My self and gf had a great surf lesson with Kai and Phoenix who was teaching group alongside us…read more As two people who have never surfed before I couldn't believe it when we caught our first waves. Both instructors were terrific and we would definitely request them next time we come. See you guys next year!

Excellent time with our instructor Zack (sp?). My daughters almost 6 and I am not of youth and we…read morewere both surfing in less than 5 minutes. Great fun intro to surfing and I can't wait to do it again . Hanalei bay is an epic spot!!

Our 12 year-old daughter had an amazing time with Aloha Surfing School today. The instructors were…read moreknowledgeable, supportive and upbeat. Excellent time if you need surf lessons on Kauai!

Such a great experience!! 5 kids and 2 adults all were able to get up on surfboards even the little…read morekids (6 and 7 years old) would totally recommend!

Best place in Hanalei to rent a paddle board or a surfboard. We checked several other spots first,…read moreand everywhere else either had much higher prices or a bunch of restrictions and hidden fees (like charging $100 just to put a board on your car roof). None of that here. They have very reasonable prices, good-quality boards, and the staff helps you choose the right size board and paddle. We paid only $30 per person for a half-day SUP rental and $25 for a full day surfboard rental, which is a great deal for this area. One thing I'd recommend though - double-check that the staff actually secures the rope when they strap the boards to your car. The employee didn't want our help, but a few minutes into the drive the boards started coming loose. Luckily, we had a Jeep Wrangler with an open roof, so we were able to hold them. Turned out the ropes weren't even properly tied, just kinda thrown on. Hopefully this was just a one-off, especially since they do keep your card on file in case anything happens to the boards. Overall though best prices and conditions in town. Definately recommend!

We actually walked around quite a bit before ending up here. Checked a few spots, compared prices,…read moretalked to people -- the usual process. And honestly, I'm really glad we landed on this place. They offered us the best deal we found: $30 per paddleboard, no pressure, no weird upselling. Everything was explained clearly, calmly, and with patience. The boards were in good condition, nothing sketchy. They helped us load everything onto the car and made sure it was secured properly, which sounds small, but after a long day -- that matters. The whole experience felt easy. No rush, no attitude, no "tourist trap" vibe. Just people who know what they're doing and treat you with respect. After that, we had an amazing time out on the river. Peaceful water, beautiful views -- exactly what we came for. Four hours flew by without even noticing. If I'm back on the island, I won't even think twice. I'll come straight here. $30 for 4 hours, solid boards, good people, zero stress. That's all I need. Highly recommend.

Cliff is the most amazing instructor. He is the real deal and no doubt makes sure you get up to…read morecatch waves My first time and I was able to catch several. Hubby, more experienced, got exactly what he needed to take his surfing to the next level. If you are in Kauai, ready to surf, contact Cliff!!

Scotty's Surf was an amazing experience for our family to kayak the Wailua River. The gentleman…read morewho helped us, (Ben's dad), was extremely helpful and kind. What a great man! His information was spot on and easy to follow. We cannot recommend this small business enough and will certainly be back in the future!

We tried to book a kayak at multiple places closer to our hotel and no one would call us back. On…read moreour first call here, they answered and were very helpful so we knew we wanted to use them. Their prices were better also and they give you a ton of tips and tricks. They gave us a map and told us how to get to the rock jump after the waterfall. We noticed none of the guided tours were going that way so if we hadn't gone to Scotty's we never would have had the amazing opportunity to jump off a rock jump as a family. They also have an after hours drop off which meant we weren't on a time constraint which was great since we have kids who get tired kayaking. I wish I could give them 6 stars instead of 5 because the service was so top notch and we had not had that good of service anywhere else on Kaua'i!

Keo and Ethan were awesome from the moment met them. Smiles and fun the whole time. 9 kids got up…read moreon their first try and none had ever surfed before. Highly highly recommended and awesome experience we will never forget.

Just got back from a 2 week Christmas/New Year trip to Kauai with my family. My dad decided it was…read moretime for my sisters and him to try surfing for the first time. We booked out surfing lesson before we left CA, but ended up switching the day (which they were fine with). Drew was our instructor and he was very helpful and patient with us, he also said that he's able to get everyone to stand up on the board (which turned out to be true for all of us!). Hanalei was a great place to learn because the beach is shallow and the waves weren't too big. I had a great time and would definitely recommend surf lessons through Kauai North Shore Surfing School, especially with Drew. The lesson was $60 a person, 4 people per lesson, and lasted for 2 hrs, definitely plenty of time to get up on a wave. We had so much fun we decided to book stand up paddle board lessons with Drew a few days later. It was at 8am (less wind) and consisted of a quick lesson, paddle boarding on a river (beautiful) and then Drew took us out on the ocean for a the end (it was pretty hilarious when all of us fell off once the water wasn't flat). All in all it made for a great time and I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to try surfing in a beautiful and friendly environment.

This place is not well advertised, so we are very glad the blue guidebook pointed us in their…read moredirection. First off, they charge the least of anyone we could find on the island: $40 per person for a 90 minute session. This is usually 15 minutes of beach instruction and another 75 minutes in the water. They then let you use the boards on your own to keep practicing. Our main instructor, Nephi, was a great guy who seemed to genuinely want us to be able to surf. They are not tied to one particular place on the island, but instead go wherever the weather and surf will be perfect for learning. That means that they could be in Poi'pu one week, Waimea the next, and Princeville after that. You just have to call to find out if they are booked and where they will be. Have cash or a check ready, no plastic for these beach bums. They provide everything else you need, except your swimsuit... They have the boards and surf shirts to help prevent skin rash and keep you warm. On that note, it is suggested that women wear board shorts to keep their upper thighs from getting rashed when moving or pushing up on the board. We both managed to stand up and surf multiple times during our first ever attempt at surfing! We highly recommend this group.

My husband left the other review years ago, but we still can surf because of the lesson we took…read moreyears ago! The training method really works from Learn to Surf! Thank you again for such a great experience!

Great time highly recommend these very nice folks. My daughter had a very good time and it was a…read morereasonable price.

Screw this place and especially the manager Tucker who charged 15% over the only marked price…read more(which was the msrp) on an item because it scanned higher it it's system. Every other store I've been to would do the right thing and sell at the marked price. The mistake was that store's, not mine. So dishonest and horrible customer service. Puts a bad vibe on the whole trip. Theres so many other places with the same stuff that have friendly and honest purveyors of surf apparel. Go across the street.

I recently returned from a week in Kauai's north shore and used this company for both surfing and…read morestand up paddle (SUP) lessons. They did a did a wonderful job teaching me and my wife how to SUP. We took both the intro and advanced course and had a great time. I have to disclose I live in California and have been surfing for about 20 years. When I got to Hanalei Bay, I wanted someone with patience and better teaching skills than me - I had been trying to teach my wife unsuccessfully for several years. We ended up with Keo, who is a former professional surfer. He had my wife standing up within one lesson and she really enjoyed herself. I also liked the meet up location, because it was convenient and quick to get to, and had all the gear. Here's the website & pricing. http://www.kauaisurflessons.com/

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