I was able to take surf lessons for the first time with my son. Their staff, Maddie and Amy, were…read morevery kind and knowledgeable about the different lessons provided. We took a 2 hour lesson with Dakota who was very kind and encouraging to the both of us. If you have to question whether or not to get photos of yourself during the lesson - just get them . I was entirely pleased with the photos and film that Tyler took of my son and I which made the experience 1000% times better because we were able to take a piece of these memories home with us. Dakota and Tyler were true professionals at what they do and my son and I felt completely safe and comfortable with them. I suggest not even looking at another review and just sign up for lessons here You won't regret it!

Went for a 2-hour lesson with my twin boys age 10. Had the best surf ever! Totally epic. All the…read morestaff was fantastic. It was a special treat to get coached by founder Ty Gurney himself! After 1 hour, he had the kids doing tricks. I appreciate the push into small waves, which I could then ride 150+ yards - a lifetime high! Also the paddle out and back in help was terrific, since it's a loooong paddle out. Super super fun experience! Thank you, Ty and team!

My kids decided they wanted surf lessons while we were in Oahu, and I didn't hear back from most…read moreplaces I reached out to since they can book out months in advance. Ohana Surf Project was the exception--they got back to me within an hour and were able to set up private 1:1 lessons for each of my kids the very next day! If you don't see availability online, definitely try calling--they are really accommodating. The whole experience itself was really organized. When we signed up, they collected shirt and shoe sizes - and when we arrived, rash guards and water shoes were already set out for the kids in a bin (you can also rent a wetsuit top for $10). After gearing up, they watched a short instructional video, then everyone hopped on a school bus to head to the beach. They take you away from the crowd to a more private area (which feels rare for Waikiki). It made the whole experience a lot more relaxed. Sean was an amazing instructor--super patient and great with the kids. Overall just a really smooth and fun experience. I highly recommend booking with them! Oh! We also prepaid to have photos taken. The kids had lessons on Wednesday afternoon and we received photos/videos the next day at 11am (about ~80 total between photos and videos).

I signed up for a 2 hour group beginner lesson (with full photo package) on April Fool's and had…read morepersonal coaching from two instructors, Marco and Brady. Kevin signed me up, coached and videoed me surfing. I managed to pop up and surf down the line. I highly recommend a lesson from these experienced instructors.

When our surf instructor became unavailable, we asked for recommendations and were referred to…read moreMickey's, which came highly recommended. We reached out via text, and Mickey responded promptly the same day. Although he was not available for our session, we had the opportunity to observe him teaching two children, likely around 8-9 years old, and were very impressed. Both kids were confidently riding their own surfboards, and Mickey filmed their entire session--creating what appeared to be incredible footage while still delivering an engaging and supportive lesson. Based on what we observed, he clearly provides a memorable and high-quality experience. We look forward to having our own children take lessons with him in the future.

Found Mickey's surf school on Yelp. I texted him for availability after researching a bunch of…read moreother schools. I wanted my two kids to have semi private lessons but all the other schools required kids to be over 13 for semi private lessons. We texted back and forth a few times before we settled on a date and time that worked for everyone. It was a busy week since we were there Thanksgiving week. We paid via PayPal and met on Waikiki beach. He was a bit late since he had trouble finding parking. Mickey had the kids practice some moves on land and wax the boards before paddling out. 90 minutes for $100 each student plus $30 for videos. He paddled them forward with the waves and told them when to stand. The kids had a blast. The videos from his go pro were amazing! A totally rad experience that the kids will remember forever. Mickey was great with the kids. He is super friendly and sang a bunch of songs to them. We highly recommend him. Be sure your kid is comfortable in the water and knows how to swim well. You can find him right behind the famous Surfer statute on Waikiki beach with the colorful umbrella. Fun fact- he taught the k pop group Twice to surf and met Ronny Cheng and Simu. Super

Lianne and Georgia were simply amazing! They treated our teens like rockstars, and ensured that…read morethese two midwesterners had a great first-time surfing experience! They even had a great morning walk and coffee recommendation for the adults during the lesson. I had no concerns leaving my kids in their very capable hands for the lesson. The videos and photos are some of the best momentous of our trip. Priceless! Communication before, during, and after was top notch and this experience was a highlight of the week for our family! Don't waste time doing more research - book with SurfHNL at Ala Moana. You will definitely love it. Mahalo from MI!

Called yesterday and rented a paddle board for today. Super easy and contactless. Great price,…read moregood board and great service. Would definitely recommend to others. If you're at Ko olina, worth the extra mile drive or have them delivered to you.

We had SUCH an amazing time with 808 Surf School!!…read more Andy was the best-- professional, knowledgeable, really attentive, and made us feel safe and comfortable in the water the whole time. He explained everything in a way that made it easy and not intimidating at all. This was my boys' VERY FIRST time surfing ever, and they both got up and rode waves ‍ It was the coolest thing to watch--they were so fearless and had the best time. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. If you're even thinking about surf lessons, this is 100% the place. Andy is awesome

We went out with Tristan for a private surf lesson for 3. He met all of us where our skill level…read moreand comfort was at! My son (4.5) had surfed before but Tristan got him on the board alone for a couple of waves, and was understanding when his stamina ran out an hour in. My daughter (2.5) was great on land, but hated the waves once in the water, but she was never pressured. I'm an experienced surfer but only get out about once a year so Tristan was able to help me get that muscle memory back, and was patient when I took breaks to check on my kids (and husband! They weren't alone). Even my husband who vowed never to surf again said he'll try it next time with these guys! Would definitely recommend for anyone learning to surf on the north shore!

Two of us took an early morning lesson with Al and it was worth every penny!…read more The lesson started out with a demo on positioning and how to get up on the board in a easy to follow sequence. We then worked on paddling and went down to the water soon after. Overall we had almost an hour and a half on the water. Al gave many great tips on how to improve and we got to ride many waves. Al is extremely knowledgeable. The lesson was in a nice secluded area and we were the only surfers on the water, which was perfect! By the time we ended the lesson all the other surf schools were unpacking and we were thankful for the lack of crowds. Al takes a personal interest in getting you the best experience possible. I would definitely book with Al over the other crowded lessons!

I took lessons with Al. He is amazing. Teaches safety and details with surfing for beginners like…read moreme. He is funny but serious when it deals with safety issues, getting up, and getting down from the wave. He took his time with me and made sure I was comfortable before getting out! I recommend these instructors. I did get up on 6 waves and felt confident during the experience. Thank you, Al you are amazing!!!

I HIGHLY recommend a hike with Howie. I did this hike with my family with skills ranging from…read moreDivision I athletes to couch potato. Howie made this hike enjoyable for all ages and capabilities!! We are not a "hike" family, we were not expecting to love this so much, but we felt like we needed to do some site seeing (our typical vacation is sitting by the pool/beach). We ALL left Hawaii saying that this hike was the absolute best part of our trip!! The views on this trail were jaw dropping. We saw so many waterfalls and got to swim in springs. For the more athletic crew in our family, Howie took them up almost vertical trails with ropes! It was AMAZING! This truly felt like a once in a lifetime experience!

We took our first surf lesson with Howie and had an AMAZING time! We got some great photos and…read morelearned the basics! Howie's prices are very reasonable and we can't wait to get back in the water with him! Mahalo Howie for such an awesome time!!

This store is a must stop for any water activity! Great selection, friendly staff with lots of…read moreknowledge with personal touch. Lessons, rentals, gear.... they have it all. Highly recommend!

Had a great morning wing foiling with the guys from Hawaiian Watersports. Strongly recommend these…read moreguys.

Jenny is awesome! I thought surfing was going to be a pain in the butt to learn, but after 1 hour…read morewith Jenny I was ready for the North Shore, too bad its not winter, I would've been tearing it up. If your headed to O'ahu and are interested in a surfing lesson, look no further!

Friendly instructor, and we all got up on our feet in the first lesson. Centrally located and would…read morerecommend.

I am so grateful for all the help, training, and one on one attention I received from my teacher,…read moretutors and all the staff. It helps me build up my skills in math, reading and writing. I like the people and atmosphere at Ready Set Grow. I really like this program and would recommend it to anyone.