Oli is an amazing surf instructor. I learned a lot and he helped me along the way! Highly…read morerecommend!!

Oli and his friend Miles were super friendly and nice. They helped paddle us out and set us up to…read morecatch a bunch of waves. Group of 3 and we had plenty of water time... well worth the $$$ and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn surfing for the first time.

Details/ Background: Took one private surf lesson (1-2…read morehours) while in Hawaii. I'm a novice who's had 2 or 3 semi-private lessons about once per year for the past two NJ summers. My last surf lesson- over a year ago- was unfortunately stressful and resulted only in killer full-body workout, 100% falling in the water. I've been wanting to try surfing in a warmer climate and different instruction to rekindle my excitement and hopefully catch some waves!! Very happy with my experience with Hans & my instructor, Jimmy. What I appreciated about Hans: 1. Scheduling: was able to book the day before. If hoping for semi-private or group, plan in advance. 2. Facilities: clean, attractive, decent merch, easy parking across the street by Honolulu Zoo. After the session, there was clear protocol for discarding / sanitizing used rash guard + shoes. 3. Introduction: quick but thorough PowerPoint presentation with examples of what to do / not do while in the water, followed by on-land demos. What I appreciated about my instructor: Jimmy was easy going, confident, and catered to my experience and stamina (I am relatively very healthy but don't workout or swim regularly). His vibe made it easy to relax and apply simple techniques to the time in the water. Jimmy shared stories from his person experience and prior students that were insightful and relatable. Jimmy is a natural encourager and demonstrates a genuine confidence in his students in their ability to surf. Jimmy also demonstrated an intimate familiarity with the beach and water. He was able to pinpoint the distance out into the water that would yield the best result for the appropriate amount of effort based on my goals. My surf goals for this session were pretty mild-- #1: get out there #2: have a good time, feel comfortable and ENJOY #3: catch 1 or 2 waves (even kneeling would have been great). With Jimmy, I easily surpassed my goals-- got out there had a GREAT time caught several waves (standing) and finished about half to the very end of the wave, coming back down on the board for smooth completion. I would definitely recommend Jimmy for instruction at Hans Hedemann Surf School. I only wish Hawaii wasn't so far from home or I'd already book my next session!

I was nervous to try surfing but as soon as I showed up all of my nerves were gone. Charley was a…read moregreat guide and I knew I was in good hands. I did a private lesson as I thought I would need the extra attention. Charley got me up on the very first wave! It was pretty cool We were staying at Turtle Bay Resort and this is the surf school at the resort. It is open to the public as well. Check them out!

Well priced and helpful staff! Cesar dropped off and picked up the boards for us and was very…read morefriendly.

The best! He has a great selection of boards to rent at reasonable prices. Flexible drop offs and…read morepick up options.

Rented some snorkeling gear from the shop and Kuae was awesome! He helped us with all of our…read morequestions, and was incredibly patient and friendly! The prices listed weren't too bad as it's an all day rental, plus you can just walk right over to Sharks Cove to snorkel!

For any beginner, this IS IT!! Amazing instructors (Mike and Zoey). They walk you through…read moreeverything and help you keep calm which is essentially #1 (besides breathing). They dont rush you to their schedule and encourage you to do whatever makes you comfortable including going back up on the boat if needed. They have great technique and skills to share to make it an easier and safer experience for everyone. I found water consistently going into my goggles and Mike gave me his without thinking. Their confidence comes across and naturally makes you feel more at ease. They took amazing photos of everyone scuba diving and showed us a bunch of cool things as well: spotted eel and cushion pin starfish! If it's your first time going, don't even think twice. Book with them!!

Ash is an amazing surf instructor. I called him last minute as I had an 8hr layover and wanted to…read moreget some surfing in. He was flexible and kind enough to fit me into his schedule within the next hour. He prepared three boards for me to use. Ash taught me things that I didn't even know, despite having surfed many times for many years. For example Ash taught me how to line myself up with a marker on the land, taught me how to paddle more efficiently, and how to turn in the water. Things that I didn't even know I could be doing better. Before even getting into the water, Ash was teaching me things to look at and watch out for from observing the ocean. Ash also has a zen about him, and mentions fun analogies of surfing to yoga, meditation, and even crypto trading. Thank you Ash!

Wonderful experience! All the instructors are great! Everyone got up and loved it! Uncle Tommy,…read moreJacob and Gerry were so patient with our 5 Wild boys. The owner Ash is helpful and so organized with his communication. 5/5 I totally recommend!

Had an amazing time and they were very friendly and patient with our group of children.read more

Had an amazing surf lesson with Kalani. I wanted to have a bucket list experience with my 13 year…read moreold son and I did. It was so fun riding the Hawaiian rollercoaster. There was free parking and it wasn't crowded. Great experience all around.

My wife and I have ridden on all four main islands of Hawaii and our favorite ride is along the…read morecoast that we experience at Turtle Bay. It is such a relaxing ride along the coast as the waves crash along the shore and the breeze off the ocean keeps us cool. The staff has always chosen the perfect temperament horses for us and after our ride, my legs aren't killing me like it had on other rides. This is our go to place to ride when we are on Oahu!

This place is absolutely horrible. It was a waste of my time and gas to drive all the way out…read morethere. I made a reservation online for 6 people and 6 balls to rent. I wrote in the time that I wanted to start which was 1230 pm. I show up at 1230 exactly and go to check in at the outpost Hut. The 2 guys inside the Hut tell me they didn't see my reservation and they rented out all their balls to a group that just came in..... So...we had to WAIT until the group was finished to get the balls to play.... On top of that, I paid $10 per person to play, and the guy in the hut tells me there's only 6 or 7 holes available since they use the course to pop fireworks off of. New years was about a week ago!! You're telling me, you're too lazy to put back the holes for a whole week?! Cmon man..... Then, I ask for a cart to put all our stuff in and he tells me that they don't rent out carts but that I could get one at the golf hut. So my mom walks all the way over to the golf hut for them to tell her that they don't rent out golf carts for soccer golf......?! So then after all of this, the guy in the outpost hut tells me he will refund me the balls we rented as a way to make up the unfinished course and the time we had to wait for the balls to come back. That was nice of them.....except for the fact that he didn't do it!!! He was straight up lying. Bc i kept checking my account and I didn't see no refund pending from them.... So I waited 2-3 days then I finally call them back checking up on the refund. Explain the whole thing and I'm pretty sure the guy who answered the phone was the same guy who told me he would refund it to me the day of my reservation! So he puts me on hold and tells me that a manager has to be the one to refund me. So why did that guy in the outpost hut tell me he was refunding me if he really wasn't?!?! To top it all off, the course looks like crap. And they don't even have a score card to give you. Good thing I took a picture of their somewhat course layout so I knew where the heck I was going. The course is literally just grass that is so overgrown and bumpy that you cannot even call it foot golf. Save yourself time and don't go here.

Beautiful cove on the Ritz Carlton Turtle Bay property!…read moreSeriously so family-friendly with the cabanas, pool chairs, outdoor showers, and walk ways. On a sunny day this beach is calm and enjoyable but keep in mind that if the weather is cold and windy, just be cautious as there is no lifeguard on duty. Sand is grainy and fun to track through the hotel, beach has lots of areas to explore both in and out of the water, and lots of room for the whole family versus the pool areas.

This place is a hidden gem so shhhhhh…read more... Did a Google search for great places to snorkel and found this place. When the waves are bigger this area is still calm and great for beginner snorkelers. The water is clear and calm. You can see some small fish while you swim. It is at the end of a resort but right now it's pretty empty due to COVID and the beach was pretty open for everyone to spread out. Worth a look while you are in the area.