Amazing location and great boards for a day. they will help you get them on your car if you are taking them away and are super flexible and laid back! Helpful too. read more

Rented a couple paddleboards for a trip down the river. Very easy to find, and the boards were good quality. We had 2 adults and 2 kids (8 and 10), so rented 2 boards, since the kids couldn't really do much paddling themselves. It worked out perfect. The guy was very helpful to put the boards on the rental car, and they even let you borrow a couple rubber roof racks and straps. Was super easy and super fast. He did ask if we wanted a dry bag, but then never gave it to us. I also forgot about it until we got to the river. Parking at the river was a bit of a pain, but we did find a spot and hit the water. It was a great afternoon in Kauai and so good that there was also a destination to the waterfall. The waterfall was pretty cool, and this was a great excursion at a reasonable price. Give it a try and get a good workout! read more

Justin was great and super helpful to explain the map and help put the stand-up paddle boards onto our car. Would definitely recommend using him for SUP future adventures! Such a fun adventure, make sure you wear water shoes but the hike wasn't too bad (only a mile either way) and navigating ourselves was not hard at all. Be ready to paddle quite a bit and consistently since you're on a moving river. Would definitely recommend!! read more

Great experience here! It's super close to the river and the owner showed me how to attach the board to the roof of my car. It was nice equipment and he provided a map and dry bag as well. I would use them again and the easy online registration made check in a breeze. Paddleboarding is such a fun way to see the river! read more

My friend recommended them to me. Had so much fun paddling through the river. Justin was awesome! Very friendly and gave us a lot of recommendations. Great prices and wonderful service. read more

super fun paddle board tour! the day we went, the weather was absolutely perfect, we did the 7am tour and it wasnt super hot yet, and when we got to the waterfall is wasnt packed in with people. our tour guide mikayla was the best, def ask for her. i will say though, she said we were very lucky with the conditions we had and other days can get up to calf level in mud, so the conditions vary, we just picked a good day i guess. wear shoes you dont mind getting muddy and wet, and bring sunscreen and water and you'll be set. read more

What a great business! We walked in without a reservation, and they were SO busy, but still went out of their way to get us on paddle boards when they definitely did not have to. Both John and AJ were kind, friendly, and so helpful! We took their recommended route down Wailua river to the swimming hole and had a great time. Recommend reserving your time in advance, and also going in the morning-- you paddle against the wind and current to get back and both are stronger in the afternoon. read more

Great paddle board shop! Justin saved us from another company that canceled on us last minute. Helped load and we were in and out! Great service Great gear Close to the river Definitely recommend!! read more

SUP Kauai was by far the highlight of our trip! I highly recommend anyone to do this if they visit Kauai. We called Jon on a Sunday morning and were able to make an appointment for two hours later. He was very helpful and easy to speak with. The price for the paddle boards was $40 per person. It was an amazing deal considering other paddle board rentals I've been to in other cities charge an hourly rate. At SUP Kauai you can use the boards all day if you wanted to! They also provide you with a dry bag and life vest if needed. Jon informed us of a hike that leads to a waterfall toward the end of the river. I definitely think everyone should go to the waterfall if they're physically able to. It was such a beautiful sight and I really felt like I was rejuvenated by Mother Nature! Paddle boarding up the river was pretty easy. It is approximately 30-45 minutes long. The hike was maybe about 2 miles there and back to the waterfall. There are some parts where you have to cross the river or a little stream, but I was able to do the whole hike barefoot. Water shoes might have been helpful but not totally necessary. Once you get to the waterfall, definitely take your time there! Jon told us that Sundays are the best days to go because a lot of the commercial kayak companies are closed so there are less people at the waterfall. He was definitely right! There was only two other couples there with us. Now going back down the river was a bit harder than going up, but it was doable. The wind picks up sometimes, but other than that it was not too bad. Just make sure you had enough water and maybe a snack before you head back! The whole experience was breathtaking and we enjoyed every moment of it. Make sure to take your time and take lots of pictures! read more

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Jon, what an awesome guy to deal with. Super nice, knowledgeable and very accommodating. Showed up without calling ahead (best to do, he might be running down to the river or giving a tour), he hooked sunup with some good boards, chatted about some places we've paddled back in Canada, told us all about the river, where to go, few tips and things to look for, and sent us on our way. Paddled in to secret falls, then over to a cliff jump/swimming hole, and finally back out to the ocean to try and do some SUP surfing. When we returned to the launch, Jon was already there waiting to load up the boards and we were on our way for much deserved burger and a beer. His place isn't directly on the river, but definitely do not let that stop you. He will run the boards down for you, or load them up on your car if you'd prefer. In turn you will get much better one on one service, meet yet another nice guy on the island, and he will steer you in the right direction...wether it's on the water or where to grab food on land. Thanks again! read more

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Jonathan was really easy going and made our SUP rental a breeze. I called him the day before to book a time. No problem! My 9 year old son and I met up with him near by to go over any questions, sign waiver, make payments. Then we followed him by car, next street over to Wailua River board dock area. The equipments were great, no nonsense, super simple. He also had dry bags you can borrow for your personal belongings. He also took a picture of me and my son and send the picture by text. So nice! He suggested going on a Sunday because boat rental companies aren't allowed to do business on Wailua river on a Sunday. Other than Smith Family tour boat and occasional locals speed boating up and down the river, it was empty and quiet. We SUPed up and down for about an hour- hour and a half. My son enjoyed collecting drift woods in the river. We just relaxed and enjoyed the peaceful day. Texted Jonathan when we were ready to return the SUP. He told us to just leave the boards right there on the grass and he'll come get it. Hopefully next time we are in Kauai, my son & I will have more endurance and we can take a tour up to the secret falls! Thank you Jonathan for such stress free rental! read more

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We had a group of 4, with most of us beginners. I called before we arrived to make sure they had boards available and they said yeah no problem. We walked right into the shop where we were greeted, signed some waivers and paid. Super simple and easy. They explained the lay of the land and gave us a map. We got 3 regular boards and 1 jet powered board(which was great on the way back). We then followed a golf cart across the street where we parked the car and our boards were waiting for us. The views were amazing and the waterfall was awesome. Bring water for the hike and wear some waterproof shoes(I wore Chacos) because it can get muddy on the way to the waterfall and you have to cross some creeks and rivers to get there. Definitely recommend going on a Sunday because it isn't as crowded. Overall 10/10 experience! read more

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Easy and convenient to where we stayed. Staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely rent from them next trip.

We had a wonderful time with Stand Up Paddle Kauai! Jon is the best. He really makes you feel welcome. Definitely give him a call and chat on the phone if you're thinking of renting. We got 2 boards for the day. Jon and his team provide everything you need: dry bags, paddle boards, paddles, backpacks, even shoes, plus paddling instruction and directions on how to get to the secret falls. They drive their truck down and load the boards onto the water for you. They say it takes roughly 4.5 hours to paddle out to the secret falls and back. My partner and I made it back in about 3.5 hours... we were really going hard, though, haha. We got a late start (around 2pm) so we wanted to make sure we were back before 6pm, even Jon was really cool about coming back later. It took us about 45 min to paddle down the river to the landing spot, wind at our back, then another 45 min to hike into the secret falls (you have to cross a river and 2 streams by foot. there's a guiding rope at the bigger stream). Then we spent about 30 min at the secret falls, where there were people of all ages enjoying the refreshing water (4 year old kids and 75 year old grandparents!). It was fantastic! Be aware that you'll be paddling against the wind on your way back up the river. We ended up kneeling down on our boards to cut down on the wind. It's definitely a workout on the way back, so be ready to do 45 min of light cardio at the end of your trip. Well worth it, though! Gotta earn that loco moco :) read more

What a Killer Adventure! Planned to go earlier in the week, but had to cancel due to family illness. Booked (4) SUP Boards the day before without any problem. Had some inexperienced PaddleBoarders, but we were determined to make it to the waterfall. 45 min paddle, stored boards at the trail head, hiked another 45 min through slippery soupy mud. But once we arrived at the waterfall, it was well worth it. Our group was smiling from ear to ear during our trip back. Save some energy, wind made the paddle back much more difficult. Couldn't have been happier with our decision to give SUP Kauai our business. They were cordial, and accommodating. Halfway on our paddle on the way out, I realized that I forgot to lock the car. I called Andrew (with SUP Kauai) and asked him if he would lock it for us. And when we returned, our car was locked. Mahalo! read more

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Jonathan really is as great as all the reviews say. The whole rental experience was so smooth and easy. We paddled out and took the hike to the falls. It was beautiful. We went on a really windy day so it was definitely a workout on the way back but that just means we get to justify an extra Mai Tai. We will be back for sure!! read more

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Called up and talked with Justin. We were a last second plan, but he was fantastic. He gave us great instructions and we had a blast. Our rental car didn't have a roof rack, but we were able to use some foam in place to transport the boards. Really enjoyed this particular location too: great 1 mile hike to the secret waterfall and a fun 15ft cliff jump into the river at another point. Highly recommend! read more

Would highly recommend. Great experience for a good price. The gentleman who helped us with our boards tied them to the top of our rental car easily and got us on our way very quick. Check in and out was super easy. No need for a tour, would highly recommend this as a day out. read more

Jonathan gave us with our very best day in Kauai! He was able to hook us up with boards within 30 minutes of my calling, gave us just the right amount of guidance and easy-to-follow directions, which led us to a secluded picnic spot, cliff jumping, and the must-see Secret Falls. I also love that he has shoes available (for no added cost), which saved us from ruining our shoes in the mud. Jon was friendly and patient when we returned much later than any of us expected, then gave us a referral for multiple dinner spots. His top recommendation was the perfect end to our perfect day. Thank you Jonathan!! read more

Staff was informative & pleasant. Loved the efficiency of renting SUPs and all gear (great shape & big selection! -included/available! Especially appreciated quick videos for drive to launch area & free parking lot. Map and directions were easy to understand. Bonus were the recommendations for local food/beverages after a full day of paddling! Awesome company to work with and definitely recommend others to check out! read more

Great service, easy, better prices than most. Appreciated that they provided us with wet bags and a map, although everyone on the river seemed to be going to the same place so we didn't end up needing it. read more

Great deal, friendly service, John is a laid back guy who runs a good business, no charge for dry pack and loner hiking shoes. We called 2 hours before and got a time slot, no problem. He transports the paddleboards and gives you a brief lesson and with his guidance we came back as experts. My Gf said hardly experts but I disagree. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to enjoy a peaceful trip down a scenic river. Would also recommend taking the hike to the secret falls just wear clothes you don't mind destroying as the trail is incredibly muddy. read more

Contacted early morning on a Saturday and went paddle boarding within an hour after the initial call, it was great to be sporadic and Jonathan was super flexible as well. Jonathan went above and beyond and checked out the river to make sure it was safe to paddle that day (thunderstorms the night before), he also met us at the river and transported the boards to and from for us. Super reliable and very knowledgable about the river, paddle boarding and the island. I would highly recommend his services to anyone here. I must add I am over 6 months pregnant and felt entirely comfortable on his boards, they were large enough to maintain comfortable balance the entire time. read more

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these guys are rad. they got us boards and got us to the take off spot fast. don't bother with the group tours, but also don't wear flip flops to the secret falls during rainy season. shop is clean, modern, welcoming and competitive in pricing. just go here, period. read more

Thanks so much Jonathan!!! 4 of us booked a same day session with Jonathan. He was really chill and a great instructor. We did paddled the Wailua river during late November. Even though it was windy, it wasn't too bad. The equipment was in great shape. Jonathan made it really easy by hauling all boards and paddles to the river. Parking was super easy too. We will totally do this again. read more

John is awesome!! We had a ton of fun- John was very good at giving us thorough information while being very hands off, chill, and letting us do what we wanted to do. Highly recommend booking through him! Great experience! read more

Fantastic experience!. Great price, great equipment, great information. Jonathan helped us load the boards on our rooftop and pointed us in the right direction which was only a minute up the street. Easy to launch from ramp into the wailua river. Safe parking. Fantastic experience paddling up the river a few miles. Beautiful scenery. Upon returning Jonathan met us at ramp and loaded the boards up for us. Easy! Save money and rent with this company! Will be back! Mahalo for the experience read more

I have done paddle boarding in Hanalei and I also went to Wailua river (on the east side of Kauai). I am much happier with Wailua river. It is a large calm river that is more like a lake. After about a 45 min paddle we got off our boards and did a hike to a waterfall; Secrete falls. It's a hundred foot waterfall that is short walk up stream. There were other paddlers up there and finding our way was simple. Jon gave us great instructions and made us feel like family. Thanks Jon for a great day :) read more

Great service. Excellent. I called Jonathan in the morning (9:30am) & in an hour, my son & I were paddling. Had a great time! Probably the best deal out there. I would recommend to friends & family. Thank you Jonathan!!!! read more

Stand Up Paddle Kauai - My son & I had a great time. Thank you Jonathan for the great service!! - Paddleboarding Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

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Great experience. Great price. Great customer service. So great, I bought a shirt to remind me of the great memories made that day. They provide the great quality paddle board, paddle, dry bag and map. They even deliver it to the Waimea River and pick it up when you're done. Eat your Weaties, you'll need your energy for sure! read more

Jonathan made our Kauai trip so much more fun by renting us paddle boards. It was my first time paddle boarding and Jonathan was an excellent instructor. The river is a great place to try paddle boarding since it is relatively calm. We paddle boarded on the river where it led to a muddy trail, which led to a beautiful stunning waterfall! I would recommend bug spray because there are lots of mosquitos in the forest but the hike is worth swimming under the waterfall. Jonathan made everything easy since it was kind of spur of the moment planning on our part. He even let us borrow shoes since he knew the trail would be a little muddy. There is also not a strict time limit on the paddle boards because it was a flat fee for the day. I would recommend Jonathan's rental services to friends and family who are thinking of trying out paddle boarding in Kauai. read more

Jonathan provided the absolute best service for paddle board drop and pick up at wiameia river. Great instructions and tip for safe and fun paddle board pleasure. Prices were very reasonable. Thanks Jonathan! read more

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Stand Up Paddle Kauai was one of the best parts of our trip. Jonathan was a true professional and got 4 of us set up on boards and to the river within an hour of calling him. He answered all our questions and was very through before giving us directions to the waterfall and sending us off. Totally recommend!!! read more

Stand Up Paddle Kauai is a well run place to rent SUP boards from! I called them a couple days before flying to Kauai and was helped by a couple gentleman (I've forgotten their names). The first guy who helped me was extremely polite and helpful and I was honestly stunned when a completely different guy the next day was just as polite and helpful. They were having issues sending text messages to my phone that gave me instructions and their address, but they were always patient after I called them numerous times letting them know I wasn't getting the text messages. Ricky helped get me set up on the day of my adventure and since I was solo, even gave me a ride to the river since I didn't rent a car, AND even had time to give me a ride back to my hotel after I was done. Hands down a great establishment and I can't wait to go back and give them more business. You will not be disappointed. read more

We called after being cancelled by a different kayak guide service for the day. So we were already in Kapaa with no reservation at this point my wife called and Jonathan was great he told us come on down I have an opening. We had never tried paddle boarding before and he was very informative on the whole process and where we should go. It is about a 1 1/2 hour paddle to get to the either the waterfall or he jump rock. Definitely easier to get there than to get back. You would think the opposite because of the way the river flows but on the way back you get pushed back a little bit by the wind. Which Jonathan had told us from the start. My 9 year old was able to paddle the whole way there and back but she is also a very athletic and determined young girl. I would recommend any one younger than that to ride with an adult. Thanks Jonathan read more

Jonathan is awesome. Not only is his knowledge pretty darned exhaustive of the island and as a waterman, he is so pleasant and relaxed in the way he does business, more than fair prices on practically brand new equipment and no exhaustive lugging and he is truly was awesome to deal with. Thanks Jonathan!! read more

This was our first time trying stand up paddle boarding and I had a bunch of questions. Jonathan was great, and he put all four of us at ease. The boards were transported for us, the equipment was in great condition, and after a brief on land tutorial we were doing it!!! Great experience for our first time out, and he even recommended a close by fantastic lunch spot for us afterwards. I would highly recommend Stand Up Paddle Kauai. read more

Highly recommended. Gave us some great instructions and shoes to borrow for the muddy hike. Such a great adventure. Super nice guy. Offered up any recommendations we were looking for after too! read more

Went with the whole family - including parents in their 60's - everyone felt that it was one of the most memorable parts of our trip! Never paddle boarded before but Jonathon made everything very easy. read more

Marty is the man!!! I called (maybe too many times) ranging from an hour before they opened to right when they opened and got no response (no voicemail set up). Out of nowhere I get a call from a random Lihue number and it's Marty from SUP Kauai getting back to me. He tells me the available times, book two boards, and in 1 hr we are meeting him face-to-face. NOTE!!! The place where you drive to is a house and it's marked for kayaking. It's the same place so don't worry. The best thing about this company is after checking in and going over the basics, you drive following Marty to the river access. He then sets up the boards, goes over the basics and then you're on your way. Once you get back, call him up and he's there in a flash to grab the boards and you are away. Super easy, super friendly, and the day itself on the river is relaxing and something well worth doing. read more