Using Akamai during our week in the Waikiki area made sense versus having to pay the exorbitant…read moreamount that the Hilton Hawaiian Village charges for lounge chairs and umbrellas. This way we could also use the 3 lounge chairs and umbrella we rented at Waikiki Beach and throughout our travels around the island to other beaches. It was easy and affordable. They dropped off the chairs and umbrella to our hotel and then picked it up at the end. Communication was easy, friendly and helpful. We'll definitely use them again next time we're in town!

Akamai Beach Essentials was easy to work with and very accommodating! Communication was great. We…read morerented the Lounge Lizzards package for 3 days. Having the items delivered and picked up from our hotel was incredibly convenient. I chose Akamai over others because of the dropoff/pickup, the umbrella type, and the cooler type. The cooler is a hard case cooler that rolls on wheels, keeping our drinks nice and cold and easy to transport. We definitely got great use out of the rental and will reach out next time we are in Oahu! Thank you so much!

Big wave Dave's has amazing coffee also hidden gems inside…read moreDelicious, breakfast sandwiches amazing crêpes awesome pizza , chill spot dining room area just YES Also good looking mugs

Do not buy their Groupon, it has blackout dates that include most of the year. Better off looming…read moresomewhere else for a good deal on surface lessons.

Wow!! What a great deal! Incredible rental boards- new, nicely kept and for a price that you…read more literally can't beat! $40 for THE WHOLE DAY!!! Insane! So close to the beach - easy to pick up and drop off. The owners are so kind and helpful. Local family that will give you recommendations and tips, too!!! Highly recommend 10/10!!!!

Tye was so kind and helpful. Gave us great recommendations on where to go for my son to get the…read moresome good waves on his body board. All the rentals were in great condition and the store is so welcoming! We will be back!

Quick and friendly set up, check them out for your beach needs, easy online booking .read more

This is only for the SUP rental. Location is prime if you're staying in Waikiki. Lots to do here…read more Prices are high as expected. Service is OK - just enough to get the job done. They won't take the SUP to the shore or bring it back if you're a off coming back. I love SUP but I'm little and I have a shoulder/neck/back injury so it is difficult for me to carry and I always have to ask someone to do it. I wish it wasn't such a chore for them especially since we tend to tip well (at least 20% even if its bad like this). No matter what time of year it is usually pretty crowded and hard to navigate around ppl. But if you can get out there, it is super fun and the waves are usually gentle. While staying at Moana or Royal Hawaiian we saw a monk seal in the waves swimming through the surfers. Other than that not too much sea life sadly.

I made a recent purchase from HHN and was very happy with the service. The team was responsive to…read moremy Facebook Marketplace inquiries, and I was able to meet them that day at the storage facility, where they operate. They answered all my questions and showed me options based on what i was looking for. The team seemed honest and wasn't trying to up sell, and that gained my trust. They were also very experienced and knowledgeable. The price is very good for the quality. I got a great deal on an older model. It also felt good to buy from the local ohana. I haven't surfed the SUP yet and will update this review at a later date. Mahalo nui HHN team!

Rich is amazing!!!! My husband bought a stand up paddle board from him and Rich was so helpful and…read morekind. My husband absolutely loves the board and is very impressed with the quality! Rich is such a good human and we're grateful we connected with him. We highly recommend his services!! He even went above and beyond to help us ship the board back to California and make the process smooth for us. Thank you, Rich!!!

The best place to get your rentals and lessons! My gifriend and I signed up for a 90 minute stand…read moreup paddle boarding lesson with an instructor via Groupon and so far it's been one of my most favorite experiences during our trip! We started off with the instructor teaching us the basics and eventually we were able to stand and paddle on our own. What made the experience so great was that the instructor (think his name is Caleb) was super patient and really great at helping use learn. We started off in the ocean but eventually made our way to a small river where got to spot some turtles and the water there was really smooth and nice too. If you're looking for a place to learn how to stand up paddle board, this is the right place for that!

I scored a great Groupon deal for a 90 minute private lesson for 2 but honestly after my…read moreexperience; I'd go back for a full price lesson! The team was super friendly and efficient. They know you want to get in the water ASAP so they don't mess around. This made me feel like every minute of our session was very impactful. As you would expect; you do a quick land lesson to discuss how the whole thing works and then you head out. The owner, Jodi, did the quick land lesson and got the basics down which was surprisingly simple and straightforward. Our paddle board instructor, Mike, lead us out on the water and eased us into the lesson. He didn't force us to go from sitting to kneeling to standing until we felt ready. He told us that he used to own/run a martial arts school for a very long time so I think his teaching instincts are on point. My boyfriend had a hard time standing up and Mike stayed back to coach him. I did pretty good but Mike still helped me with good tips and let me go out further on my own. I really enjoyed having some independence but still felt secure with Mike there. Random thoughts: The scenery was peaceful and serene; perfect for any anxious learners like us. Having the van near the showers was a nice touch; I can tell that Jodi must come extra early to score this great spot. Jodi's recommendation on what to time to do the lesson was spot on. Earlier is best. We also saw two turtles! That was cool!!!!!!! A fun learning experience at a phenomenal value. Customer service was perfect. Our lesson inspired me to plan for another SUP session soon. And hopefully something I'll do on a regular basis! We'll be back to rent paddle boards until we're ready to invest in our own. Thanks Mike and Jodi! We're officially hooked.

Had a great adventure with Salty Kayaks Oahu. We were running a bit late due to traffic on H1, we…read morecalled in and he said it would be no issue and met us at Kualoa regional park. Super nice and gave us directions for how to get out to Mokoli'i. We left at about 8:20 and were the first to arrive at the island at around 8:50 . We hiked about half way up, to the point with the rope. Bring hiking shoes if you want to go up! It's steep. We made our way back down, there was 3 groups paddling in by that time, + we saw a group spear fishing in front of the island! We headed back and we're able to turn our kayak in super quickly. Overall an amazing experience and I would highly recommend them + maybe an early start so you can have the island all to yourself for a while!

From the owner: Aloha! Explore Oahu with convenient beach gear rentals with delivery to you with a minimum…read morepurchase. Experience Hawaii life with Kayaking, paddle boarding, biking, and snorkeling gear rentals. North East and North Shore areas of Oahu are our recommended areas for faster delivery service. Plan your next island adventures now!

Booked online via email for a party of 7. Elizabeth recommended that we have this activity during…read morethe morning/day because of the natural lighting. Elizabeth is located in the 'Chinatown Artists Loft' building. Her door/call box is next to HK Cafe. Look her for last name on that call box and she'll buzz you up. Located on the 2nd floor of the building, with access via stairs or elevator. Her office is within her live-in studio with a waiting area immediately when you walk in, and the magic happening towards the window facing Smith Street. It took about 3.5 hours to get through all 7 of us. We had submitted natural-lighting selfies beforehand, along with filling out a questionnaire and providing her with the order of which we were being analyzed. It made the day very seamless and easy. Leaving the studio, we had individualized palettes to go home with, that tied directly to your style. You really leave looking at clothes and color differently. Would highly recommend meeting with Elizabeth if you're feeling a little stuck with what to wear for your everyday and/or business attire.

I've done two pair sessions with Elizabeth, and I learned so much in both! She has extensive…read moreexperience and expertise to share, and she's a delight to chat with! Her range of packages have something that can work for most anyone seeking this sort of service. Can't recommend her enough! I first did a pair of color analysis sessions with my mom as a Mother's Day gift. I got the mini and she got the full analysis. We both appreciated Elizabeth's extensive expertise and her ability to balance the precise understanding of color theory and analysis with her sense of how personality shapes what colors best express you. The mini analysis definitely made me curious to learn more, so when I came back with a friend for her birthday, I upgraded to the full analysis. She honed in on the details of my features and how to prioritize among them in assessing my color choices. I got an answer I wouldn't have been able to figure out on my own! My friend got the color + body bundle and this went even more in depth with attention to things like patterns, contrast, silhouettes, etc. Can't recommend her enough!