Excellent! Zach was great. I took my 9 year old daughter and he had us both up on the waves…read morequickly, No shortcuts on time or energy and we were the third 90 min lesson in a row.

Flexible in scheduling and great instructor. Would recommend for beginners or intermediate surfersread more

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.

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!

Such a great family business, the whole crew was very nice and helpful. Highly recommended, would…read moredefinitely go back!!!!!!!

My son, (11) took surf lessons at Aloha Surfing School during our family vacation in March, 2024…read more Jacci took the time to explain everything as it was our first trip/ time surfing and Ka'ula quickly became my son's favorite instructor ... we came back 3 times total! He was up and surfing almost immediately day 1! Ka'ula was an outstanding instructor; both encouraging and supportive. It's all my son talks about and we are already looking to pre book for next year! Though they are very accommodating and found us lessons this last visit when we were making last minute plans! Thanks for the memories! See you next year!

The instructor, Jeremiah, was terrific. He really takes care of the students. Also, an ex-marine he…read moreis, he makes you feel very safe and well-protected on water. Val, SF Bay Area

An incredible experience for sure. Highly recommend this business for surfing lessons, and I…read morerecommend Kawika as an instructor. He was the perfect surfing instructor, this is a must visit place when in Kauai.

Keo and Ethan were awesome from the moment met them. Smiles and fun the whole time. 9 kids got up…read moreon their first try and none had ever surfed before. Highly highly recommended and awesome experience we will never forget.

Just got back from a 2 week Christmas/New Year trip to Kauai with my family. My dad decided it was…read moretime for my sisters and him to try surfing for the first time. We booked out surfing lesson before we left CA, but ended up switching the day (which they were fine with). Drew was our instructor and he was very helpful and patient with us, he also said that he's able to get everyone to stand up on the board (which turned out to be true for all of us!). Hanalei was a great place to learn because the beach is shallow and the waves weren't too big. I had a great time and would definitely recommend surf lessons through Kauai North Shore Surfing School, especially with Drew. The lesson was $60 a person, 4 people per lesson, and lasted for 2 hrs, definitely plenty of time to get up on a wave. We had so much fun we decided to book stand up paddle board lessons with Drew a few days later. It was at 8am (less wind) and consisted of a quick lesson, paddle boarding on a river (beautiful) and then Drew took us out on the ocean for a the end (it was pretty hilarious when all of us fell off once the water wasn't flat). All in all it made for a great time and I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to try surfing in a beautiful and friendly environment.

I recently returned from a week in Kauai's north shore and used this company for both surfing and…read morestand up paddle (SUP) lessons. They did a did a wonderful job teaching me and my wife how to SUP. We took both the intro and advanced course and had a great time. I have to disclose I live in California and have been surfing for about 20 years. When I got to Hanalei Bay, I wanted someone with patience and better teaching skills than me - I had been trying to teach my wife unsuccessfully for several years. We ended up with Keo, who is a former professional surfer. He had my wife standing up within one lesson and she really enjoyed herself. I also liked the meet up location, because it was convenient and quick to get to, and had all the gear. Here's the website & pricing. http://www.kauaisurflessons.com/

From the owner: Surf instructions and lessons from local surfers of Kauai.read more

Place is awesome, and was very helpful with our beach rentals. The girl who helped us out…read more(Shannon) was awesome and gave us some snorkeling tips. All the gear was great quality with a reasonable price. I would highly recommend going here! Mahalo

Great location and good service. Convenient place to grab snorkel gear and buy some nice articles…read moreof clothing.

My family (wife, two kids 12, 9 yrs old) spent two weeks in Hanalei this past spring break. We…read moresurfed with Black Bear Surf every day in a variety of locations around the island. Our guide and instructor, Teva, was amazing. He is incredibly confident in the water in any condition yet gentle enough to ensure even the youngest child in the mildest surf has the best time. Connecting with Teva and experiencing Hanalei through his lens was one of the greatest experiences of our lives. We will 1000% go back and 1000% surf with Teva and his team again. If you are at all interested in an authentic experience with a world class surfer and human being, this is the team to connect with. We have since surfed with Teva in other locations (he does surf travel trips) and every time its amazing. Guaranteed good times for all in a safe, cared for environment. I should also mention, if you are an accomplished surfer or want something even more special, he knows all the best surf spots in Hanalei and around the world!

From the owner: Learn To Surf With the Pros. Locally owned and operated here…read morein Beautiful Hanalei.

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.

My husband left the other review years ago, but we still can surf because of the lesson we took…read moreyears ago! The training method really works from Learn to Surf! Thank you again for such a great experience!

This place is not well advertised, so we are very glad the blue guidebook pointed us in their…read moredirection. First off, they charge the least of anyone we could find on the island: $40 per person for a 90 minute session. This is usually 15 minutes of beach instruction and another 75 minutes in the water. They then let you use the boards on your own to keep practicing. Our main instructor, Nephi, was a great guy who seemed to genuinely want us to be able to surf. They are not tied to one particular place on the island, but instead go wherever the weather and surf will be perfect for learning. That means that they could be in Poi'pu one week, Waimea the next, and Princeville after that. You just have to call to find out if they are booked and where they will be. Have cash or a check ready, no plastic for these beach bums. They provide everything else you need, except your swimsuit... They have the boards and surf shirts to help prevent skin rash and keep you warm. On that note, it is suggested that women wear board shorts to keep their upper thighs from getting rashed when moving or pushing up on the board. We both managed to stand up and surf multiple times during our first ever attempt at surfing! We highly recommend this group.