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    This photo was helpful to find them in the harbor.
    Maryela C.

    We were celebrating a birthday and opted for the scenic view in Haleiwa. I was worried booking last minute that we might run into some issues, but Lisa made the booking process easy. I will admit that the company was more responsive through text, so try that if the phone keeps ringing. Once we were sorted out, Chris (instructor) was ready to take us out. The whole experience in the water was so much fun! After a few laps on tandem, I asked to sit with Chris while the birthday boy did his run. It was so great to learn this is a family business because they certainly made us feel that way. Overall, we left with big smiles! I would definitely come back.

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    This was epic! I would totally recommend this. Also, $110 is pretty reasonable for an adrenaline activity in Hawaii - especially in Haleiwa. I was the only person that signed up at the time, so I basically got a private session. They arrived half an hour late because they misplaced the keys of their car, but $hit happens. I had such a good time that I don't want to hold that against them.

    After searching for jet ski rental options on Oahu and finding most of them offer very limited "freedom" keeping you in a very small area and limited speeds. The watercraft connection offered us an awesome experience, while keeping safety in mind... we had an absolute blast and Chris and Lisa were both great! Chris was out in the water with us, offering suggestions or help if needed; but also just letting us GO!! It was spectacular! Though we are staying in the Honolulu area, it was worth the 45-60 minute drive to the North Shore to take a ride! It was epic! Highly recommended.

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    We are glad you had a great time . Mahalo for your business!

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    Hawaii Surf & Sail

    Hawaii Surf & Sail

    3.6
    (10 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    The "North Shore" is a 17-mile stretch of coastline on the north side of Oahu…read more If you're visiting Oahu and want to visit one of the beaches that comprise the North Shore, you'll probably travel along Kamehameha Highway and pass through the town of Haleiwa. "Hawaii Surf & Sail" is easy to find, as it has visible signage. If you're looking for a branded T-shirt or accessories to buy as souvenirs, they have those. But walking thought the shop, I would say Hawaii Surf & Sail is more of an "outfitter". It is a company which provides equipment and supplies for the pursuit of certain activities (in this case surfing, diving, snorkeling, etc.). They stock a lot of premium and well-known brands.

    Awww misss the North shore and sooooo miss Joe Man working in this shop... Was sad to find out hes…read moreno longer there.... Dude was a staple Anytime i came in he was alwayss there ... So kool and kind and always willing to help and chat Lots of knowledge on surfing and brands And Joe sold his koool tshirts w his art work and his stickers They were awesome and so beautiful Dont see em now / us girlz always got a bunch to take back home Discounts tooo !!! N Wow store is packed w stufff now Pricey omg but alot of things r nowdays Didnt reallly like much in here for girlys Hi Jo Man hope your awesome and we love you Man Be welll Misss yaaaa

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    Surf N Sea

    Surf N Sea

    4.4
    (244 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Surf N Sea...YES PLEASE! My husband and I were looking to…read morerent a kayak on the North Shore, and Surf N Sea popped up in my search. Not only are the prices reasonable, but the service is great too. They made sure we had everything we needed for our kayaking adventure. We didn't need instruction as we're experienced, but it was nice to know that it was offered if needed. They also rent SUP's. The actual Surf N Sea store has SO MUCH stuff...clothes, swimwear, flip flops, and more. They even sell water and sodas. Plus, they have a bathroom. Not sure if it's for everyone, but they offered it to us she once we were going to kayak. The service in here is great too! If in the area, stop in Surf N Sea, you'll find everything you need and more!

    Surf N Sea is a classic Haleiwa staple that specializes in all things ocean activities! You can…read morerent gear for surfing, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, freediving, scuba, and even kayaking. They even offer lessons and tours. If you're looking to do any water activities and don't have the gear, this is a great spot on the North Shore. I mostly come here to shop, they have all the best surf / beach brands. Which is great since most surf brands have closed down their physical locations. They have racks on racks of awesome swimsuits and clothes. I love looking through all of their surf competition shirts. I think the last time we bought a surf comp shirt we even got the matching poster for free! I also bought my short fins here and was able to find a really cute pair. The service here was super nice and helpful when looking for a pair of fins. Now I'm in the market for longer freediving fins and this is the spot I'm gonna check out the next time I'm in Haleiwa.

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    Hawaii Beach Time

    Hawaii Beach Time

    4.4
    (69 reviews)
    26.3 mi
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    Hands down would use them again. Especially if you can take advantage of the weekly rate. We only…read moreneeded them for 4 days but it was much cheaper to get the weekly rate versus renting on and off for single days. All of the equipment was good to great quality. We had 5 chairs and they were true Tommy Bahama chairs. Great quality. Cooler was good, not their fault but note you'll definitely need more than 1 bag of ice. Boogie board was solid and the umbrellas were good. Umbrellas came with a spike and screw mechanism to really get them deep in the sand. A most for any beach activity.

    HORRIBLE communication. I've rented from them 2-3 times before and had a great experience so I…read moreunderstand the good reviews here but I'm incredibly offended by their lack of communication this time. I wanted so badly to support a small business during COVID but wow this was a level of unprofessionalism I have never experienced. My boyfriend and I have been trying to rent one board since Sunday and today it is Friday and we have STILL been unable to confirm our rental. I called Sunday and received a text in response to my call. They told me to text at this number for questions and reservations. I have been trying to set up my reservation ever since via text but the responses have been little to none. On Wednesday my boyfriend even e-mailed them, but it's been two days and still no response. Their main phone number just goes to voicemail, so then we tried to call the phone number we had been texting but someone answered saying "you have the wrong person", even though hours later they would respond to my text with the same number. We were really excited to stand up paddle board this week but now we won't be doing it anymore. I'm very disappointed. The communication was seriously the most unprofessional I've ever experienced. All I wanted was to rent one board. I don't know why they're not interested in doing so, or it's fine if they are not able to but they should have communicated that to me instead of leaving me on read on and off for the last 5 days.

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    North Shore Catamaran Charters

    North Shore Catamaran Charters

    4.4
    (271 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This was definitely a great small group activity which was perfect for us due to my significant…read moreother's disabilities! I researched other snorkel activities and most had groups of 35 or more, so 19 is about as good as it gets without paying someone for a private snorkel tour! I wish there would have been a water lounger for him to use to get him into the water, but he enjoyed his conversation on the boat with the Captain which still gave me the opportunity to snorkel. The 3 women crew were confident and capable from the Captain to her first mates! We motored out to Shark's Cove, and saw a huge pod of spinner dolphins on the way! Once the anchor was dropped, we snorkeled where we saw plenty of coral, fish, and two sea turtles! We loaded back onto the Cat for lunch with drinks and a sail back to the dock with our 3 women crew really showing their skills by unfurling the sails! They were well organized from having sandwiches nicely displayed after the snorkel to the shoes being displayed on dock after the excursion! They had every detail well thought out and planned which kept things running smoothly! Be sure to use the restrooms at the dock before boarding; otherwise, you're contributing to the toxins in the sea during the snorkel! ‍

    My wife and I had a fantastic whale watching experience with Taylor and Brewski, and I highly…read morerecommend checking them out if you're looking for a crew with a deep knowledgeable of the local whale pods. The catamaran is the way to see the whales (IMHO) because you sit on an unobstructed mesh net between the hulls or on the hulls, and can see everything without any blockages. Our trip was about 2 hours with another couple on the boat. When we were about 10 minutes into the voyage, we spotted the first whale pod of a baby whale, the mom and another adult. It was magical to get so close to them (100 yards by law), hear them blow the water and flop around in the ocean. Taylor and Brewski couldn't have been nicer locals and great hosts on the boat. Highly recommend!

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