Patrick was fantastically helpful and our day paddleboarding in Anini was absolutely perfect. He…read moremet us right at the perfect location on the beach, a quiet, calm cove just right for our group of new and experienced paddlers. He was also really helpful with other recommendations on the island, including snorkeling, snorkel gear rental, and best locations. Totally chill, flexible, and a definite aloha vibe. And the price is hard to beat. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Kauai!

We went down to Anini beach and Fred brought us paddleboards and unloaded everything for us which…read morewas so convenient and low stress for our group. We just rented the boards and didn't do any instruction since we've all done a lot of paddleboarding. The beach was gorgeous and the water was really warm and clear so we saw a lot of fish, corals and urchins. The only downside for us was our reservation was during low tide and it was VERY low at the time and pretty windy! We had to be really careful navigating around reef so we didn't damage the reef or the boards. I would recommend doing a quick check of the tide tables before you make your reservation. There's also no cell service down where you meet your boards, so be sure your whole party knows where they are going.

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

Rented a couple paddleboards for a trip down the river. Very easy to find, and the boards were…read moregood 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!

Kayak Hanalei is a great activity, and the setup is excellent. We didn't do a tour; we rented our…read moreown kayaks for the day. You park in the back lot, rent your kayaks, and they put them out on ramps leading into the river. You climb in with your gear (a dry bag is a good idea -- you can rent one from them if you don't have your own), and they launch you off. From there it's a picturesque, serene trip upriver to the wildlife sanctuary. We spotted lots of freshwater turtles lounging on branches near the shore, a few herons in the trees, and beautiful scenery the whole way up and back. Fantastic day out. We went the upriver route, but you can also head downriver to Hanalei Bay and back, which is a shorter trip and gives you the option of hanging out and swimming at Hanalei Beach. Don't forget to use ample sunblock and it's a great idea to have a long sleeved swim shirt, wide brimmed hat, and sunglasses. Bringing a towel to cover your legs is also a good idea. You are on top of the kayak in direct sun (or cloud cover UV rays) for 2-3 hours.

We've kayaked the river a few times now and it's always a fun time. Kayak Hanalei is great! They're…read moreright on the water so it's easy to park and launch. The staff is great...super friendly and helpful. Always bring the aloha! You can paddle up river or down river from launch...or both! I love spotting the freshwater turtles. They're all over if you keep your eyes peeled.

Great time highly recommend these very nice folks. My daughter had a very good time and it was a…read morereasonable price.

Screw this place and especially the manager Tucker who charged 15% over the only marked price…read more(which was the msrp) on an item because it scanned higher it it's system. Every other store I've been to would do the right thing and sell at the marked price. The mistake was that store's, not mine. So dishonest and horrible customer service. Puts a bad vibe on the whole trip. Theres so many other places with the same stuff that have friendly and honest purveyors of surf apparel. Go across the street.

Staff was great and geared the activity for our group with some less and others more experienced on…read morethe kayak and zip-line. The hikes were easy to moderate with plenty of rest opportunities. Prepare to get wet - whether on the kayak, on the hike (we had stops at 2 different water holes), or on the boat ride back as you go into the trade winds. If you are looking for a zip-line centric tour there are other tours you should pick out side the "zip line safari". Our tour included 2 zip lines, so enough to fulfill the need to fly but not hours of zip-lines back-to-back. This tour is more about the kayak up the river and the hike through some beautiful, undisturbed nature.

Bubba told me I had to!…read more Zipping was amazing! Harlen and Bubba were fabulous guides! The history, the stories and the humor will keep us coming back here and the island!

Awesome friendly staff, they were able to explain how to get to the waterfall and answered any…read morequestions we may have. If you're strong and up for the challenge, paddle boarding 2 miles to the waterfall is awesome but very very challenging especially on the way back! They even loaded up and took down our paddle boards from the car with foam pads, so the car wouldn't get scratched!

With well over ten years of SUPing experience, we knew we didn't want to paddle up the river on…read morerecreational SUP boards. I sprung for two touring boards which turned out to be a good decision. Keylan was very professional and helpful answering all our questions. He showed us an aerial view of the river on his computer screen so we had a visual of where we were going before heading out. He set us up with two 4" x 4" foam "boards" which were placed on the car roof before loading the SUP boards. He provided us with straps to hold the boards securely up there for the very short drive (about five minutes) to the launching spot on the river. The paddle up the river and the hike to t he waterfall was definitely worth the effort. We did that first at Keylan's recommendation, then went to see Fern Grotto. Allow yourself lots of extra time for the return trip as you will be paddling into the wind which can be quite strong in certain areas. We had a great day thanks to Kauai SUP and Kayak. I highly recommend this business.

Best place in Hanalei to rent a paddle board or a surfboard. We checked several other spots first,…read moreand everywhere else either had much higher prices or a bunch of restrictions and hidden fees (like charging $100 just to put a board on your car roof). None of that here. They have very reasonable prices, good-quality boards, and the staff helps you choose the right size board and paddle. We paid only $30 per person for a half-day SUP rental and $25 for a full day surfboard rental, which is a great deal for this area. One thing I'd recommend though - double-check that the staff actually secures the rope when they strap the boards to your car. The employee didn't want our help, but a few minutes into the drive the boards started coming loose. Luckily, we had a Jeep Wrangler with an open roof, so we were able to hold them. Turned out the ropes weren't even properly tied, just kinda thrown on. Hopefully this was just a one-off, especially since they do keep your card on file in case anything happens to the boards. Overall though best prices and conditions in town. Definately recommend!

We actually walked around quite a bit before ending up here. Checked a few spots, compared prices,…read moretalked to people -- the usual process. And honestly, I'm really glad we landed on this place. They offered us the best deal we found: $30 per paddleboard, no pressure, no weird upselling. Everything was explained clearly, calmly, and with patience. The boards were in good condition, nothing sketchy. They helped us load everything onto the car and made sure it was secured properly, which sounds small, but after a long day -- that matters. The whole experience felt easy. No rush, no attitude, no "tourist trap" vibe. Just people who know what they're doing and treat you with respect. After that, we had an amazing time out on the river. Peaceful water, beautiful views -- exactly what we came for. Four hours flew by without even noticing. If I'm back on the island, I won't even think twice. I'll come straight here. $30 for 4 hours, solid boards, good people, zero stress. That's all I need. Highly recommend.

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

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

Great service , selection and location to Hanalei area …read more Aja was awesome to deal with . Will be back again next visit for sure!!

Rented here 2x. They rule. Best selection and availability with no nonsense. The Takayama selection…read moreis great. They provided racks and were instrumental in getting my stoke meter to 11.