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    North Shore Surf Shop

    4.6 (226 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    cliff s.

    Outstanding shop! The team is professional and friendly. We have supported North Shore Surf Shop for many years. Liam is an advocate for the community

    Nicolette M.

    Honestly these guys are the best! If you want to support local, and have a great experience make sure to hit them up for all your snorkle & surf board, rentals! They have the best prices but they also give you all the tips and tricks to ensure you have the best day on the water. The first time we visited this location was in 2018. We wanted local surf lessons, & there was no one available at the time. So they called a local friend & he drove all the way out to meet us and we had an amazing time. So we've only gone back here for every visit! They definitely go above and beyond & are the kindest staff on the island.

    Jess N.

    We had such a wonderful experience at North Shore Surf Shop, and it was all thanks to Christian. From the moment we walked in, he greeted us right away with a huge smile and so much enthusiasm. It was our first time visiting the island, and he immediately made us feel welcome. When we mentioned we were new to the area, he walked us over to the map and took the time to explain the different spots around the North Shore and where we should go. Christian was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many helpful tips and pointers. You could tell he truly knew what he was talking about, and he explained everything in a way that made us feel confident and excited to explore. He really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience and left the shop feeling prepared. The most impressive part is that we later found out he had just started working there and is only 17 years old. The level of professionalism, knowledge, and genuine kindness he showed at such a young age is remarkable. The owners of North Shore Surf Shop are very lucky to have him on their team, and we wanted to make sure his effort didn't go unnoticed. The shop itself has everything you need for a fun day exploring the island. We rented snorkel gear for $20 each for the day, which was such a great deal. We also added life vests for $10 each, which gave us extra peace of mind while we were out in the water. They also have lockers available for $10, which was super convenient for storing our belongings while we were out snorkeling. The entire rental and return process was very smooth and seamless. We're so glad we stopped in and even happier that we met Christian. He truly made the experience memorable. Mahalo!

    Store side - watch the sunset from here!

    1. Great friendly service with very good quality clothes 2. Awesome for snorkel rentals 3. Nice folk

    Getting great gear with Tim and his team
    Monica M.

    Tim and his guys know Sharks Cove! Great rental spot and located right where the snorkeling action happens! They give great advice and rental prices are fair! We ended up needing to switch my daughter's size and they were so kind and gracious and helped us without any problems. They have lots of rental gear and also gear for purchase! They also have reef safe sunscreen incase you forget to bring some! I would definitely recommend grabbing snorkeling gear here for the day!

    Beach right across from rental shop.

    Would come here again for snorkeling equipment. Family owned business. They are very helpful and have reasonable prices. Right across from sharks cove and located with other small businesses

    Best coconut water, very refreshing after a walk! ‍

    Best coconut water ever, very refreshing in hot and humid weather' especially after a beach day. Highly recommend!! ‍‍

    The people here are AMAZING!! The boards are so nice so cool and sooooooooooooooooo swag!

    The coconuts we purchased.

    The services was great and the coconut was delicious. Have been here 2 times on this vacation. 209-602-3575

    We finally squeezed in a photo after our Sunset SUP Lesson with Slade

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    10 days ago

    great spot to snorkel and see many fish. The crew was so helpful and have everything you need.

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    Very friendly and helpful service! It was super simple getting snorkel rentals and received great tips. I recommend!

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    Tim was so helpful , actually everyone in the shop had amazing service , I rented out some snorkeling gear and had a great time

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    4 months ago

    Very good service and their equipment was great. Just across from Sharks Cove. Quick, fast, and good

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    17 days ago

    great experience and they make sure u have everything u need! and great customer service from kainailu!

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    Friendly staff and the coconut water was cold and delicious. Great little stop and good price!

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    3 months ago

    Excellent service, great selection, and a true North Shore vibe. The staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

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    3 months ago

    Wonderful staff! Fantastic day! I highly recommend this place! Took my family here and we already want to come back!

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    I did a surf lesson through North Shores Surf Shop. My boyfriend rented a board there. The staff were friendly and accountable.

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    “The local place in Waikiki was sold out of snorkel gear and my family wanted to go to Sharks Cove and snorkel.”

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