I highly recommend this surfing school. The coaches were very experienced , patient and did well…read moremanaging our 5 and 7 year old who loved the class. We will definitely do this again on our next holiday in December.

I highly recommend this surf school. It was a little tough to find at first, but Cody walked me…read morethrough all the directions and was very patient - even though we got lost and were late. The instructor (Liane?) was helpful and friendly and made my son feel very comfortable. Her patient encouragement helped him stand up within 20 minutes of getting in the water! He can't wait to do it again. If you're on O'ahu and on the fence about which school to go with, choose Surf HNL. You won't be disappointed.

LOVED THIS!! Had a LivingSocial deal to go surfing in…read moreHaleiwa! NICE waves and they're super patient!! They had me standing up!! So excited to finally do that! And they were just really fun to surf with. They also pulled us back and forth so we wouldn't get tired paddling!! Definitely a must do!! Surfed with Joel and Sean!! Awesome day!!!

We bought a Living Social deal to be able to go surfing on my fiance's first trip to Hawaii (my…read moresecond). I'd been surfing before, and remembered a couple things - especially the safety things they told me. I was younger then (16) and my class had a lot of younger kids - so they really stressed that stuff. This time around it was four adults - and they pretty much said, lay down, jump up, let's go! We had Sean and Zen, and they were very easy to get along with and gave each person tips on what to do. UN-fortunately, the fiance had an accident and we had to go to the hospital. It may have been a complete freak accident (everyone tells me it was), but it makes me wish there had been a little more focus on safety - and what to do if you're fallin - in the beginning. Sean was great and led the way to the hospital so I didn't have to juggle a head wound and trying to figure out directions. He was visibly concerned and gave us his number if we make it back to the island to finish our lesson. In case you're wondering - he's fine. It was some staplees along the scalp, but he was all better after a couple hours in the hospital. He asked for some pain killers and we were off! He didn't need any the rest of the week. As far as surfing injuries go - really strange and not that bad.

I absolutely love Pono yoga! Alexandra does an amazing job with all experience levels, and chooses…read morethe most beautiful and peaceful locations for her classes! Most classes I've attended have been in nature, with amazing ocean views, or even right on a peaceful beach! I've taken a few random yoga classes here and there, but I would definitely not consider myself to have much experience at all. She did an excellent job making me feel comfortable, even tho I'm pretty inflexible, while gently pushing me to be a little more flexible! There were other students that had a lot of experience and knew the poses by name and could do them instinctively, but Alexandra took the time to come over and gently adjust my poses to help me do them right! She makes you feel very comfortable and relaxed with no judgement for newcomers who have no clue what they are doing, while still challenging the experienced yoggies! I also loved how she guides your mind and spirit along with your body, making you feel very harmonious! The meditation at the end with warm towels and essential oils was the icing on the cake! 10/10 would recommend!! She doesn't charge anything for her classes, so be sure to tip her well! Thank you for making me feel comfortable and welcomed Alexandra!

Some of the best yoga classes I've found on Oahu. Connecting with my body and breathe on the…read morebeaches of North Shore during sunset felt so grounding and peaceful. Mahalo for the experience, can't wait to go again.

Just a shout out for the Gentle Yoga class on Fridays at 10:30 am. It's WAY better than any massage…read moreyou could get. It's a beautiful way to slow down the mind and stretch out the body in a relaxed, gentle way. Everyone should give themselves this wonderful gift. Tasha leads the class with her supportive and inspiring spirit.

My friends and I booked this yoga to try for the first time in Hawaii. The instructor was…read moreknowledgeable and nice. One of the issue we had was parking. We did not know that it was in a residential area and there was no parking available when we arrived 15 mins early. Maybe because there was a garage sale that weekend and there was no street parking anywhere else. We ended up parking in front of their house which was not one of the designated offered spot. We barely made it to class. The other small issue was the teaching. She would verbally give the instructions but not perform most of the poses. I haven't done yoga in a while so that was a bit confusing for me. I had to keep looking at the other students for guidance. The pace was a bit unsteady during the middle of the session. It started off good, one breath one movement but in the middle she gave a few instructions that was more like half a breath and one movement. We did have a good workout overall. It seems there's a lot of regulars that knew her way of teaching and they didn't have any problem following her during the class. The students were very welcoming and nice to us newcomers. They also had incredible strength and stamina doing the head stand. My friends and I were quite impressed.

I had the pleasure of a one-on-one session with Ana. I was dealing with a pinched nerve in my…read moreshoulder and chest, and Ana was an absolute lifesaver. She guided me through poses that were creative, calming, and effective. Her passion for yoga and her deep understanding of its true essence and healing power is evident in everything she does. She genuinely honors the connection between the mind and body, creating an experience that nurtures both. Throughout the session, I felt cared for both physically and emotionally. Ana creates a safe, welcoming space free of judgment, allowing you to fully relax. I can't recommend her enough. Thank you, Ana, for sharing your incredible gift. I'm so grateful for the care, compassion, and healing you brought to my experience.

Ana was wonderful. Been a long time I had done yoga. But the location and Ana made it a perfect…read moretime. The stretching was needed for me. Enjoyed the time

My keiki has come here for swim lessons for several months and absolutely loves it. Coach Conrad is…read moreso great with her and very encouraging and makes sure she understands the concept before moving on. I've briefly seen him teach other swimmers before/after her and he is great with all ages.

Kapolei Aquatic Center is newly opened and offers a whole lot!…read more A division of American Renaissance Academy, Kapolei Aquatic Center is more than a dive shop. Don't get me wrong, they have tons of dive gear and will help you find the right gear for what you do and will help you get the right fit, but they also have a huge retail space. It's not crowded and it's easy to see everything. It makes it super comfortable and easy to take your time. They also offer swimming lessons for the super young through adult. And if you want to take a dive class, they offer both technical and recreational classes. The pool is on site too. The parking lot is huge. GPS takes you to the wrong side of the building, so take the road down to Midway and turn from that side. Enter in the first entryway-the others are blocked off.

My 4 year old grandson loved his time at The Stables at Turtle Bay! He got some "hands on"…read moreexperience grooming the pony. The guide was very careful with him being so close to the pony. And his pony ride was awesome along the shoreline, which enabled us to take some beautiful pictures! We are already planning a return visit to the Stables!

There was one lady there that seemed like she didn't care about the horses and was super rude to…read moreme. I was asking for advice to not hurt the horse while mounting. She then raised her voice at me and told me if I feel bad for the horse, she is going to "put" me on a different horse if I keep saying things like that. Below is a video attached of this incident. She knew I connected with the horse earlier and that I genuinely wanted to ride him. I felt threatened when I expressed my concern about hurting him.. I live on the island and I would never recommend this place to any of my friends or family based on how she made us feel. Everyone else at the stables was very nice. I honestly feel bad because my friend also heard her barking orders at her co workers in a very rude manner. She also felt uncomfortable.

Where to begin?! From the booking to the end of day drop off, Ryan and Beccy were beyond amazing!…read more Booking: with COVID, we wanted to ensure our booking was 100% refundable if someone in our party had a positive result. The cancellation policy doesn't have a COVID contingency so I called and asked if they could accommodate and asked to have that sent in email as a confirmation. Ryan was more than accommodating and immediately emailed us with the modified cancellation policy and even told me to call to book versus online to avoid online fees. Booking was easy and Ryan asked great questions to understand what type of group we were and what interests we had to ensure he created the perfect itinerary for us. Day of: Pick up: Ryan called before pick to let me know/confirm the activities for the day. Ensured he had what he needed and that we packed what we needed. He was picking us up and was even 10 minutes early to ensure we were packed and ready to go right at 10 am! First stop: Snorkeling! I have been snorkeling several times but this was by far the BEST I've done. The weather was perfect and sun shining and water was crystal blue clear. The fish and coral were beautiful. We saw a pod of dolphins, a seas turtle, sting ray and so many different type of tropical fish. There were some great underwater statues/ structures and Ryan shot some great photos/ videos. Beccy was wonderful with my youngest daughter (10 years old) and ensured there was a surf board to hold into when she got tired. 2nd stop: mermaid caves! Right up the road from the snorkel spot and such a cool/ beautiful spot we did a little bit of exploring, took some great photos/videos and went to our next stop. 3rd stop: Waterfall Cliffs! Brief hike through lush forest to a cute hidden gem of a waterfall. There were ledges 8, 25 and 35 feet high that you could jump from. Most of my party jumped off one or all of them and it was amazing. Ryan took great photos and videos to capture the memories. 4th stop: Lunch at The Smoking Boar and the Coconut!! OMG, great recommendation by Ryan. The place is a family owned restaurant (Ryan and Beccy's neighbors in fact). Everyone in our party (8 people) absolutely LOVED what they ordered. I even tried a few bites of others too and everything was absolutely delicious. Even my youngest, who is the pickiest easter eva could stop eating hers and kept saying how it was the best rice she ever tasted. 5th stop: Surfing the North Shore!!!! Only two people had done any kind of surfing and Ryan and Beccy had everything we would need. Down to the surfing clothes to avoid any rashes. The waves were perfect and everyone got up on their first try! Great instruction and really attentive to ensure we caught the wave and had the best experience. Ryan took photos and videos of the kids surfing and we got some great family photos at the end in front of the surf boards. Becky went tandem surfing with my youngest and she was AMAZING with her. My daughter didn't want to stop. In transit: Ryan and Beccy were great conversationalist and the drive didn't seem long at all to each stop because we were having so much fun just chatting. Overall: I would book them every day if I knew how amazing the day would be. My girls and the rest of the party said it was the best day of the trip. Even if you're only here for a day or two, BOOK THEM! You will not regret it. If/when we come back, we will definitely be booking them again. Mahalo Ryan and Beccy for an amazing experience and day!

Our tour wasn't perfect but we still had a great time…read more Pros: 1. Our guide was full of interesting stories. 2. It was cool going to more hidden spots. Many of the places we went to, we were either the only ones there or there were just a handful of others. I really appreciated being able to experience places that we would have never found on our own. 3. Some of the activities were beyond our comfort level, but the guide always gave us an alternative that we were more comfortable with. We did push ourselves beyond our comfort level, some more than others in our group, and I have to say that in itself was a rewarding experience that I will treasure, even more than some of the sights we saw. It was terrific bonding experience. Cons: 1. There was less communication than I would've liked before the tour. Our guide said he would follow up the day before but he never did. I had provided general input on what we preferred but none of it was confirmed ahead of time so we really had little idea of what the day would include. As a result, we weren't exactly sure how to dress or what to bring, and there were parts of the tour we would've been happy to skip. 2. The guide didn't bring any life vests. Most of us weren't comfortable swimmers and this really inhibited us from enjoying the water activities to the fullest extent. I would say this was the most disappointing part. (Note: If you hike through any tropical areas, wear bug spray -- no matter what anybody tells you!) Overall, it was still a memorable experience that I will reminisce about fondly. I feel like we got our money's worth and we'd try Mahina Hawaii again.