Best place around for a full family lesson. Nothing but love for Kai who taught our nine year old…read moreto surf. Mahalo Kai!

The booking process, directions, and check in were a breeze. 3 children, ages 7, 9, 9 and my wife…read moremet up with Kai at the appointed time and place. He was well experienced, patient, and treated each of these first timers like a little sister! He showed them proper techniques then helped them/towed them into waves at a break they had selected for the day which gave my girls a great chance to surf. By the end of the lesson, all 4 were catching waves, and begging to do it again. Great experience, 10/10, can't recommend enough

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 experience!! 5 kids and 2 adults all were able to get up on surfboards even the little…read morekids (6 and 7 years old) would totally recommend!

So much aloha from this family- run surf school. Everyone was super kind and lovely, and I had…read moregenuinely the best time on the waves. Will absolutely come back.

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.

Dane was awesome. Helped us select boards for our novice surfers, and strapped them to our roof…read more(roof rack included in the rental cost!) Will return next time we come to Hanalei!

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.