Lianne and Georgia were simply amazing! They treated our teens like rockstars, and ensured that…read morethese two midwesterners had a great first-time surfing experience! They even had a great morning walk and coffee recommendation for the adults during the lesson. I had no concerns leaving my kids in their very capable hands for the lesson. The videos and photos are some of the best momentous of our trip. Priceless! Communication before, during, and after was top notch and this experience was a highlight of the week for our family! Don't waste time doing more research - book with SurfHNL at Ala Moana. You will definitely love it. Mahalo from MI!

Called yesterday and rented a paddle board for today. Super easy and contactless. Great price,…read moregood board and great service. Would definitely recommend to others. If you're at Ko olina, worth the extra mile drive or have them delivered to you.

Such a fun experience and so many things to do for all ages. Definitely recommend and will be back…read morefor sure!

This place is definitely worth going at least once, even as a local! We had more fun than we…read moreexpected. The customer service I experience from registering and setting our visit up over the phone was excellent. Registered for Kama'aina and was given the Memorial Day Buy 2 explorer passes get 1 free! Even more so worth the trip. My only gripe is the surfing experience is EXPENSIVE. As much as I would love for my family and I to get on there. It's just such a rip off for our entire family to take part. They have a good variety of food and drinks offered - way better than the water park. Prices are also reasonable - as expected but not outrageous. The bathrooms are nice and clean. They offer locker rental for $10 with a $5 refund upon returning of the keys. They also have a more "luxury" locker room experience for $20. But you don't need it; they offer showers and changing tents outside, on the side of the coffee bar. Good idea to go before they open the course at 10am so you can check in and snag a good seating area for your group. Our items and wagon were safe even when we were all in he water. The only thing for us is the water...as locals we are not a fan of the fresh water experience. I haven't stopped thinking about how it's treated if so...And my son didn't care much about it while we were there, but once we left he said he didn't wanna go back or have his party there anymore because he thinks the water is dirty. There is fish in there, from small ones too you can see; to some bigger ones out when you do some exploring.

My best friend and I are moving away from the islands soon, and wanted to finally fulfill our…read moredesire to surf before we leave. After some research, we found Kalani Surf School, and appreciated that they were based on the west side and offered private lessons. So glad we had our first official surf lessons with Kealii!! Upon meeting Kealii, he was so friendly and welcoming and really put us at ease. He showed us some of the basics in the sand, then got us out in the water. We felt so prepared and equipped with the right skills when we got out there! The thrill of riding those waves all the way into shore still puts a smile on my face! We're even trying to fit in some more lessons before we move! In general- Kealii is such an incredible instructor, and really gives you his undivided attention through these private lessons. I can't imagine trying to learn these surf skills with a large group! My best friend and I were corrected on our form when needed, and felt like the movements were almost second nature by the end of the lesson! Thank you Kealii and Kalani Surf School for making our surf dreams come true! Be back soon

This is such a great experience. We signed my son up for Surf lessons (a tandem lesson). He is 8…read moreyears old. Kai was such a great instructor and my kid took to him right away. The company is super professional with email communication with clear directions on when and where to meet. They were on time and had everything we needed. My son had a blast and we also had a great time watching. They also took pictures with a high quality camera that are available to purchase which I did and they Dropboxed me the photos the same day. Everything we really top shelf with this experience. Highly recommended by me.

I was able to take surf lessons for the first time with my son. Their staff, Maddie and Amy, were…read morevery kind and knowledgeable about the different lessons provided. We took a 2 hour lesson with Dakota who was very kind and encouraging to the both of us. If you have to question whether or not to get photos of yourself during the lesson - just get them . I was entirely pleased with the photos and film that Tyler took of my son and I which made the experience 1000% times better because we were able to take a piece of these memories home with us. Dakota and Tyler were true professionals at what they do and my son and I felt completely safe and comfortable with them. I suggest not even looking at another review and just sign up for lessons here You won't regret it!

Went for a 2-hour lesson with my twin boys age 10. Had the best surf ever! Totally epic. All the…read morestaff was fantastic. It was a special treat to get coached by founder Ty Gurney himself! After 1 hour, he had the kids doing tricks. I appreciate the push into small waves, which I could then ride 150+ yards - a lifetime high! Also the paddle out and back in help was terrific, since it's a loooong paddle out. Super super fun experience! Thank you, Ty and team!

Didn't expect to stand up on the board, but I did that and my first lesson went way better than I…read moreimagined, and was epic

Straightforward and personable instruction for any first-timer. Precise directions were given so it…read morewas very easy to find the meetup location. And the beach had minimal crowds. I didn't prepay for a photo/video package but I'm glad they still took media of everyone and I was able to purchase on the back end. Mahalo Anthony and Luca

It's an outlet store, so prices were more affordable than expected. Selection is limited, but if…read moreyou're looking for swimwear and good deals, it def worth checking out. Customer service was pleasant and helpful.

If you are looking for beach or some surfing clothing this is the place to look. These is currently…read morea sale going (it seems like there is always something on sale). Come stop by and see what styles in your size you like and what deals they have for you.

We would definitely rent a surfboard from Boarding House again. They had a lot of options of…read moreboards, the price was great, and they made it really easy with the drop-off and pick-up service. Mahalo!

Rented SUP and surfboards for the week. Chris was awesome, picked out good rides for us, brought…read morethem to the house, provided wax. Definitely recommend.

We had SUCH an amazing time with 808 Surf School!!…read more Andy was the best-- professional, knowledgeable, really attentive, and made us feel safe and comfortable in the water the whole time. He explained everything in a way that made it easy and not intimidating at all. This was my boys' VERY FIRST time surfing ever, and they both got up and rode waves ‍ It was the coolest thing to watch--they were so fearless and had the best time. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're even thinking about surf lessons, this is 100% the place. Andy is awesome

We went out with Tristan for a private surf lesson for 3. He met all of us where our skill level…read moreand comfort was at! My son (4.5) had surfed before but Tristan got him on the board alone for a couple of waves, and was understanding when his stamina ran out an hour in. My daughter (2.5) was great on land, but hated the waves once in the water, but she was never pressured. I'm an experienced surfer but only get out about once a year so Tristan was able to help me get that muscle memory back, and was patient when I took breaks to check on my kids (and husband! They weren't alone). Even my husband who vowed never to surf again said he'll try it next time with these guys! Would definitely recommend for anyone learning to surf on the north shore!

Wow!! What a great deal! Incredible rental boards- new, nicely kept and for a price that you…read more literally can't beat! $40 for THE WHOLE DAY!!! Insane! So close to the beach - easy to pick up and drop off. The owners are so kind and helpful. Local family that will give you recommendations and tips, too!!! Highly recommend 10/10!!!!

Super chill staff, great ambiance and competitive pricing! The rental gear is in amazing condition…read moreand the shirt designs are so cool!

I'm absolutely thrilled that I had the experience of working with Jesse. It helped me so much to…read morefinally get my U.S. driver's license. I have a license from another country, but it is not convertible to American driving license, so I had to basically go through the entire process again. I honestly thought it wouldn't be a big problem... until I faced the reality. There were so many technicalities on the driving test that I couldn't pass it. To the point that I started to doubt myself and developed driving anxiety. That's when I realized I needed to try something different. I needed help from a professional. And that's how I found Hoku Driving School. That was one of the best decisions I've made. Jesse is everything in one person. Super positive, encouraging, and also very informative. After just the first lesson, I felt a big shift in my confidence. I stopped doubting myself. And it wasn't just feel-good talk -- he gave me very practical, helpful info that actually made me a better driver. But what really made the difference were all the little tips and tricks on how to pass the test. On top of that, he's just a great person to spend time with in the car. We talked about different things, he kept my nerves down. He was cheering me on till the day I had a test. I really felt like someone was on my side, rooting for me. It was absolutely worth the investment, and now I'm recommending him to anyone who's going through this process. Don't struggle alone. Just hire a professional and save yourself the tears and the stress.

This man was illegally parked in my neighborhood, so giving him the benefit of the doubt, I asked…read morehim if he knew he was illegally parked. His response to me was to mind my own business...I told him that my neighborhood is my business and pointed at the sign he should've read. As most petty people do, he tried to change the subject and told me to pick up after my dog, who I was walking at the time...so I showed him the bags I always keep in the pockets of all my shorts & pants, and then asked him, "what happened to minding one's business?" All he had to do was say, "oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize." and I would've told him, "mahalo" and we'd both go on with our days. I have never left a Yelp review, but it just didn't sit right with me that this man, while in the course of his job (he had a student in his car) where he's supposed to be teaching a student how to navigate Hawaiʻi's roadways, yet ¹ parks illegally, ² doesn't read posted signs, ³ and feels that the rules don't apply to him. I had a driving instructor year ago, and she made me abide by every single law you could think of, everything was by the book, and in the few times that she was wrong about something, she wasn't too proud to admit it and would correct herself. In case anyone is wondering, we live a couple hundred feet from a school and an adjacent public park...so we have kids running around all the time, and illegally parking often limits what drivers can see on the road. You'd think that a driving instructor would understand that, but clearly Hoku doesn't...or maybe he does, he just doesn't care? I don't know, I just know that I wouldn't want my kid to be learning how to drive from someone who can't even abide by posted signage himself, and when made aware of his infraction, responds poorly and in a petty manner.