Scotty's Surf was an amazing experience for our family to kayak the Wailua River. The gentleman who 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! read more

We tried to book a kayak at multiple places closer to our hotel and no one would call us back. On our 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! read more

Scotty's Surf - Rock Jump - Surfing Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

Had a great experience here, great service and good quality kayaks! Would definitely recommend renting from here!

Rented a canoed from this surf shop. Everyone was so kind and genuine, even the shop's cat . Thank you for the experience. When we come back and visit again we will be visiting your shop. read more

Scotty's Surf - Surfing Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

We reserved a tandem kayak a few days ago online based on the reviews here. Everyone loves this place and for good reason - very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the area. They helped us put our kayak on the car and gave detailed directions for getting to the boat landing as well as where we'd beach our boat to do the hike. We booked a special price for a "quick trip", which was a 9am-2pm rental that included a dry bag and lifejackets. When I expressed concern about my stability in muddy conditions, he also lent me a hiking pole which was amazingly helpful. Returning the kayak was easy and quick. read more

Scotty's was recommended by a local, and we had so much fun. It is half the cost of the tours, Scotty gave us great directions to Secret Falls and Fern Grotto, and we could go at our own pace and fully take in the spectacular beauty. Scotty's has a really nice staff, and supplies everything you need to keep your food, phones and personal effects dry, hiking poles and tips for the trip. read more

Charlie and crew are so helpful and knowledgeable about kayaking and all sorts of island activities.

I reserved a tandem kayak with Scotty's via e-mail a month in advance before my visit to kauai. It seemed like one of the few places that let you rent a kayak instead of doing a guided tour to the secret falls. They were super nice and easy to communicate with. A few days before my trip they texted and said they accidentally booked the double kayaks! However they offered to do 2 single kayaks for the price of one which was such a great deal. Scotty's is part of a resort so I had a little trouble finding it. They threw in a cooler, phone case and life jacket if you want. They even had sun screen and walked us through how to get to the falls and other attractions. We chose to wheel the kayaks to the river and they helped us with the equipment. Their policy is that if you don't have fun you don't have to pay but of course it was amazing! Super nice guys and very friendly. After we were done I got a fresh lei that was so pretty:) and a cute cat sticker! Definitely come to Scotty's for a rental! read more

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Easy to book online! Great customer experience! Super friendly in the store when we arrived. We were given very thorough information on how to get to the falls. We opted to park at Scotty's and walked to the boat launch. Dry bag and hiking poles were thrown in. So glad we had both! read more

Scotty's Surf - Surfing Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

Everyone was very helpful and informative. We decided to walk our kayaks down to the boat ramp which took us 10 mins using their little dolly. The kayaks were nice and worked perfect. They included dry bags, a small cooler, life vests and the walking dolly with the price and the price was affordable! Totally worth it and would tell anyone who comes to Kaua'i to rent from this place! read more

Awesome place!! Local vibe!! No time limit just day rentals and they are just chill and cool. They are also chill if you are running a bit late since you are enjoying the falls so much!!! We didn't have a rack so Charles was helpful in loading the kayak's with these air foam things and straps to keep it tight. Charles have a quick explanation on the kayak and then the hike. To get to the parking area is about 5 min drive. The kayaking is about 40 min or so and the hike is about 40 min- 1 hour depending how much you stop for photos and take it all in. We emailed awhile back Charles to make a reservation. This is a MUST if you are coming to do the famous -- not so secret falls kayak and hike. You have the freedom to do your day as you like instead of a tour company. Will definitely come back!!! read more

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These guys are amazing. They are really flexible about the return time which is nice. Scotty was super friendly and knowledgeable about the area and the weather. He had really good advice for the trip to the waterfall and also areas that are less well known. Most importantly is that you can immediately tell they aren't trying to rip people off. The booking includes everything you could possibly need. They throw in trekking poles, dry sacks, cooler, etc. Whatever you need they are happy to provide it at no extra charge. I'm so used to every place nickel and diming you for every little thing, this was extremely refreshing. We were telling Scotty about another hike we were planning on doing the following day and he offered to let us keep our trekking poles an extra day to use on that hike. I really can't say enough about how great of an experience it was renting from here. read more

LOVED our kayak experience up the river. Amazing shop to rent from when you are experienced with hiking and kayaking! Make sure to grab some walking sticks for the muddy parts of the hike - helps a lot. The crew at the shop was so kind and gave us a lot of great recommendations for the area as well. Thank you!! read more

Scotty's Surf - Uluwehi Falls - Surfing Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

You just don't get better service than this! We were lucky enough to meet Ryan when we came by to pick up our pre-scheduled kayaks for the Wailua river. He was cheerful, helpful, funny, personable, kind and passionate about the adventure we were about to have. He provided us with some foam blocks so we could load two almost-new decent quality kayaks on top of our soft top convertible rental car; he gave us dry bags, paddles, and life vests. He even told us a story about Scotty's surfing cat (you'll learn it too if you're lucky!) It was SUCH a positive experience, and the Secret Falls were insane (YOU HAVE to summon the courage to go to the wall behind the falls - scary but splendid!), and the fern grotto was worth the side trip. Thanks for making it such a special vacation, Scotty and Ryan! read more

I was trying to find last minute single kayaks and stumbled upon Scotty's surf. They were super quick to help us out and got us set up quickly and explained out what we needed to know clearly to get us on the river fast. We went around 12 in the afternoon and were given an unlimited time frame for our kayaks. Very helpful and priced decently. Better than the other ones we found around. It was such a great experience through and through. We had previous experience with kayaks, but it was our first time loading them to a car. Even with that, we were able to do it with ease (my boyfriend and I are under 5'5). Definitely recommend this company if you are looking to kayak in Kauai! read more

We were looking to do the secret falls kayak + hike but trying to avoid a tour (didn't think it was necessary) and was turned onto this place from a local at Napali Brewing. She was dead on with he recommendation. They allow online booking and then set you up. We had a rental car without anything to affix the kayak too but they were able to lock it on with cam straps. Gave us a map and quick overview of how to get there. By far the cheapest option to do the secret falls hike. Even if you don't have a car it's not that far from the put in so you can just walk it there if need be. read more

THIS PLACE RENTS OUT KAYAKS FOR WAILUA RIVER/SECRET FALLS - don't let the shop name confuse you! THEY ARE ALSO OPENED ALL WEEKEND! IMPORTANT: This is a shop in Kapa'a (a 5 min drive from the start of the kayak) - the default Yelp map graphic on the page is WRONG. It's on the perimeter of Kinipopo Shopping Village (where Passion Bakery Cafe is located). If I could give 5 stars to only 1 spot/experience in all of Kauai, I would give it to Scotty's Surf in a heartbeat. My trip to Kauai was going well, but my experience overall at Scotty's Surf made it memorable and amazing. I have not met people as genuine and caring as Kelsey and Charlie. They are incredible human beings and truly a gift for all of us visitors in Kauai. I decided very last minute that we wanted to squeeze in the Wailua River + Secret Falls Hike (aka you kayak to the start of the hike to the waterfall). All shops were either closed or fully booked up but we got lucky with Scotty's Surf who ARE OPENED ON SUNDAYS (which, pro tip, is the BEST day to do this hike because all other kayak tours are closed this cuts down traffic on river and hike by at least 50%). Anyways, we called 5 minutes on Sunday before they opened (I was desperate) and they miraculously picked up, were able to reserve us a double seater kayak, and the rest is history. A few reasons why you need to rent from here: 1. Upon arrival at the store, they have an ipad hooked onto the big TV and they'll show you exactly how to drive to the parking spot (bc Google Maps has it wrong actually) 2. They have a printed paper map for you to show you how to do the self guided tour down Wailua River - they tell you a few extra special spots too to visit (I am the worst at geography and was nervous about this but the river is literally one straight road and its SUPER straight forward - so don't waste your money on a guided tour if the reason is you don't want to worry about navigation) 3. They lend you a phone case protector, a cooler bag (AND they provide ice packs), and a dry bag (that is like a backpack you can carry) 4. They load the kayak on top of your car for you (and patiently teach you how to do it yourself later when you bring it back) General housekeeping: You can pick up your rental from 10-12am (i think)? and they ask to return it between 2-5pm (with no late fee - you just call them and they can sort you out if you're outside that window). Kelsey and Charlie, thank you from the bottom of my heart for this incredible experience and being so kind and welcoming. I will definitely be back! read more

Easy process, friendly folks, knowledgeable and made the self guided tour better on their recommendations

Best place to rent a kayak for the Wailua river trip! Scotty was super knowledgable and helpful. He suggested us to check out the south fork of the river which was great. read more

Charlie is a friendly and down-to-earth guy and everyone should consider renting from Scotty's. Luckily, there was a last minute cancellation and I got to rent 2 double kayaks, whereas no other places had any for at least a week. He doesn't nickel and dime like other places - the cost is all-in including dry bags, phone cases, coolers. Charlie was as genuine a businessman as I have encountered, and would highly recommend him. read more

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Came here for kayak rental based on a family member's recommendation, and could not have been more pleased!! The guys get you loaded up with your kayak, provide a map with directions on how to get to a hike and waterfall, and provide you with all the equipment you'd need (paddles, dry bag, map, life jackets)...also offered a cooler! We felt setup for success and we had a great trip on the Wailua River. Also, booking a reservation was so easy! Online, call, email or text to book! Highly recommend! read more

Scotty's Surf - Waterfall on the hike! - Surfing Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

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Booking the kayak rental was of the best experiences in Kauai! Very easy to book, and the staff are amazing and chill!

EVERYWHERE in Kauai it's impossible to just rent a kayak and go kayaking. They require tour groups, reservation times, etc etc. Super obnoxious. Well thankfully we went to Scotty's Surf, where they gave us amazing recs for kayaking routes, several hikes, and got us fully set up for a day adventure with a wet pack, hiking sticks, life vests, kayaks, car straps and food and drink recs. Total cost was like $150 for the two of us. Down to earth people running a down to earth business. Highly recommend. read more

We used this shop for a tandem kayak rental so we could explore Wailua River and the secret falls. We had a flexible start and end time which made our day so enjoyable. Would highly recommend! read more

This is the place to go for great service, quality gear and people who care about their clients. Totally chill and invested in their clients but not into themselves or any pretentious air about them. Hooked us up same day when so many other places were not willing to do so or had cumbersome registration processes. Spent time mapping and directing even though I knew where to head. Also, super laid back about getting equipment back, gave their cell phones and said text when close and when we returned were so laid back and interested in us having a good time. Gave us tips about next time to see different things and avoiding the glut of group tours! read more

Really nice place. Very informative on where to go and what to do with your kayak on the river. They help you load it up onto the car before you go. They offer dry bags and coolers if you don't have your own which is nice. Plus, he has cats that you can pet so that's all you need to know! read more

Accommodating and filled with old school Aloha - that's Charlie and Scotty's Surf Co. We rented some Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) here and Charlie kindly outfitted our rental vehicle with soft racks, showing me how to secure them safely for the short trip to the Wailua river and the return. Charlie also drew a map to of highlights on the river and when I took out my card to pay, he said "oh, you only pay if you have a great time" and he meant it. What a pleasure to meet and do business with such a sincere, kind person. We, BTW, did have a great time and the rate was fantastic. read more

Charlie is the man! Great equipment, great pricing, great guidance. We stayed at Kapaa Sands for a week and stopping by Scotty's to see Charlie was part of our morning routine. His knowledge of the island, best areas and times for certain activities were like having a professional concierge! The best part was Charlie is just an all around genuinely stellar human being and went out of his way to make sure our time here was well spent. We rented a 2 person kayak as well as two surfboards, both worked out perfect for our trip. Charlie got us set up with roof mounts for all as well so we could go to the best spots. When we come back we will be looking for a spot at Kapaa Sands again so we can rent from Scotty's! read more

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Great time and great service. We rented 4 kayaks (3 singles and 1 double) from Scotty's. Service was prompt, friendly and extremely helpful. Our kayaking skills are minimal, but we were completely set up and given all the information we need to have a great day on the river. This outfitting experience was perhaps the nicest I've ever had end-to-end. As a bonus, we got a tip on an outstanding and little known spot for turtle watching near our rental condo. If you want the same tip, you'll have to rent from Scotty's. read more

Amazing service and so helpful! Our original rental place cancelled our reservation last minute and we called Scotty's and they were open, had kayaks available and were ready to help us. They had everything we needed and everything was included in the rental fee. Can not recommend enough! Thanks guys! read more

Only place to rent your equipment to kayak up the Wailua River. We did it self guided which was perfect. Go at our pace. Scotty provided the kayak, dry bag, paddles, life jackets, walking sticks, cooler with ice packs, pad for our toddler to sit on in the kayak. Made it super easy to strap the kayak on our car and head to the river. Scotty gave a great recommendations on which route and what to see first/second. We did as he said what he would do and we felt like we had each spot to ourselves. Really relaxed on when you pick up and drop off all the gear. We were referred to Scotty's by a friend and now we are recommending everyone else do the same. read more

We rented kayaks. Scotty was super helpful and informative. Helped us feel comfortable loading the kayaks into the roof of our vehicle. 100% can recommend. read more

Scotty was one of my favorite people that I met on the island. He was incredibly responsive and flexible via email, on the phone, and in person....just a great attitude, and was nice enough to lend me a book to read, while I was there. If you have any competency with Kayaking then I would suggest skipping the larger guided groups and doing your own thing read more

We called this morning because all the tours were sold out.. but this dudes had availability for kayaks! Super easy and friendly staff. We rented a 2 people kayak, they explained to us how to go up to the river, the hike to the Secret Fall and couple more nice spots. They helped loading the kayak onto our rental car. They provide dry bags, cooler, a map.. it was a great experience! Better than a tour! And you just have to be back by 5pm, so you do your own schedule. They also gave me a lei because today is Aloha Friday :) 100% RECOMMENDED read more

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Amazing experience! Great for day rentals if you are looking to do your own thing with no tour. We went to many other rental spots that were hard to work with before finding this gem! Gave us great directions on how to find the best spots. Exceptional customer service!!! read more

Super awesome spot!! Called a day before we planned on seeing the falls and they were able to hook us up! It was a quick 0.5 mile walk with the kayaks to the launch. That provided the wheels. They gave great directions to the falls, the grotto, and even a secret rock jump spot. The provided map was also a plus! They also let us borrow phone cases, a cooler, and a dry bag!! We'd certainly come back to Scotty's read more

So glad we found this place!! We called on a Sunday morning and he set us up with a kayak for three, including our four year old, lent us a dry bag and a cooler, and showed us the route to go to the hidden water fall and fern grotto and how to wheel the kayak over to the water. There were only a handful of other people on the water and at one point we had the falls to ourselves. It was great, highly recommend coming here! read more

Scotty's Surf - Surfing Near Me - Kapaʻa, Hawaii

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Highly recommend this surfboard rental. We rented several surfboards. He was a super nice guy and provided great recommendations on surf locations. The shop had a nice selection of short boards, longboards and foamier. Board conditions were great and reasonably priced. He also helped us load the boards on our car. Super cool guy. Definitely will be using Scotty's again and recommending to all friends. Mahalo Scotty! read more

Rented surf boards one day and kayaks the next from Charlie and his partner (whose name I didn't get, unfortunately). Both guys are super nice, helpful and chill. When you rent here, you're dealing with the owners, so you just feel they care more. Highly, highly recommended. It's just "easy" renting here. read more

Went to Kauai banking on Hawaiian village to rent kayaks to find out they are totally closed now. Called Scotty's the morning of and they were able to hook us up! They helped us load the kayaks onto our rental and then gave us Info on how to get up to secret falls and then a good swimming hole. Thanks a million for making a very memorable experience on Kauai! read more

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