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!

We were on the NCL Pride of American and wanted a beach day…read more Within 15 minutes of walking, here we were, the beach. We rented chairs and an umbrella. We thought we would get small beach chairs. Nope, we got nice lounge chairs! The umbrella was a must as it will rain on and off. Also, it provides nice shade. We were close to restrooms, shops, and Duke's restaurant. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. We will book through them again.

Beach Boys catamaran sunset cruise…read more I arrived to the Nawiliwili Bay & Hulei'a River cruise boat slip to join the other passengers on a sunset cruise. This particular day, for whatever the reason, didn't have too many passengers. It made for a better cruise experience, in my opinion. After the normal safety briefing, we set off on the Kalapaki Kai II (smooth sailing gorgeous catamaran!) with the captain narrating the entire evening. While this was not a dinner cruise, we did enjoy a full service bar with light snacks during the evening. In my opinion, the cruise seemed uneventful and not very entertaining, but I am not necessarily interested in history, which is mainly what the captain spoke about during the cruise. He did a thorough job speaking about the Kauai scenery, fish ponds, mangrove trees, Haupu mountain range, Kalapaki Beach, the lighthouse, golf-course and Kauai's still-standing original hotel! We even watched numerous people surfing in the Nawiliwili Bay.... Can't say I'll see that anywhere else except Hawaii! The sunset was not anything to speak of the night of my cruise... but that is clearly out of our control! While I had a ho-hum evening... I will still highly recommend this sunset cruise! It was an incredibly smooth sail.... Short & sweet -- started at 5:30p and ended just as the sun set!

We had the best experience today My 3 young kids all went…read morewakeboard and had the time of our lives This is a first class company The boat driver was so kind and nice. He taught my kids how to wakeboard. The ambiance and river is picturesque We loved it and we will back. Highlight of our whole vacation

10/10 Ryan is so perfect! I haven't skied in 2-3 years he…read morepopped me right up Taught a friend how to wakeboard. I 1000% will come back

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.

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.

My two sons and I had surf lessons with Mr. Nelson and it was a 10/10 experience. We had the time…read moreof our lives and caught endless waves. I highly recommend this surf school you will not be disappointed! Thanks for the memories hope to return again soon.

My 9 year old daughter had a great time during her private lesson with Coach Chris and Coach Jimmy!…read moreShe said she would give it a 9.5 out of 10 just because she wishes it could have been longer "Best surfing lesson I could have ever had! When Coach Chris and Coach Jimmy explained something, I could totally understand it." Highly recommend this surf school

If you are looking for surf lessons, this is the place! The instructors were knowledgeable, caring,…read moreand supportive. My daughter had an amazing experience here! Our instructor was beyond amazing. Thank you all for the memories!

Dave was amazing today during our lesson and gave advice and insight for the full 90 minutes…read more Highly recommend seeking him out!

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

Kawika is the best spiritual surfing guide in Hanalei Bay! His knowledge of the Pacific, Hawaiian…read moreislands and culture of Kauai made for an amazing experience for my wife and I. Mahalo nui loa

Joshua is truly a master of his craft. Not only did he take on this HEFTY challenge, he took the…read moretime to make it with his heart. A board was reborn and given a splash of love. I am still in awe! If you have any surfboard questions or needs, he is the man. He has been my go-to-ding repair person on Kaua'i. Trustworthy, affordable pricing, and overall just the nicest guy!