Had an amazing experience at Ty Gurney Surf School! Special shoutout to Tyler, James, Kainalu, and…read morethe receptionists for making the experience enjoyable. I booked two-hour lessons, and each session left me with new insights and things to work on. All the instructors were engaged and observant throughout the lessons, providing continuous feedback, encouragement, and helpful tips. Whenever I had questions, they were attentive and took the time to give thorough, detailed answers. It was especially great learning from instructors who clearly enjoy what they do. Their passion and enthusiasm made the lessons even more enjoyable, and I left each session feeling like I had learned something new. Would definitely recommend Ty Gurney Surf School to anyone looking to learn, have fun, and/or make unforgettable memory :-)

This place had last minute booking options which was so convenient for us as we have a little girl…read moreand didn't think of lessons until the day before. They have easy online booking options and they sent you an email right away to sign a waiver. It's a little hard to find as it's between the Denny's and a parking lot, so just be vigilant while walking. They have a little shop with a receptionist and the instructors. There's a QR code for tipping your instructors which was convenient considering you're so tired after the lesson. I felt comfortable leaving all my stuff in the office (even shoes) as we walked across the street to the beach. My instructor, James, first practiced my footing, head placement, and movement. Then we paddled out, and he held my board the entire time. I got to enjoy the view prop my head on my board and give Ms. America waves even though no one was looking. That alone is worth all the money. James gave me tips and tricks each wave he pushed me in. Telling me to balance more on the right foot, etc. I felt like I had also paid to hang out with someone really cool. The vibes on the break were so chill. Everyone knew each other and were respectful with waves of hello and aloha. This is a must do in Waikiki. The waves were so soft on my beginner board and they have a 99.9% rate of success. James said he was able to help a 84 year old catch and stand up in a wave. Remarkable!!! I caught six waves and it felt incredible. I'm wiped out and exhausted, but so satisfied and excited for my next lesson. What a treat! I highly recommend Ty Gurney- ask for James!!

It was a pleasure working with Gene at used surfboards hawaii to sell my surfboard. The process of…read moreselling easy and the selling price was reasonable. I dropped off my board with Gene, and he gave me a selling price that I agreed with, I signed up and registered with his system, where after selling the surfboard, he would electronically wire the money to me. Within one week, Gene was able to sell the board and wire me the proceeds. The service was excellent, and the process was easy. Most importantly, I was living in a small apartment and did not have the space to store 2 long boards. This way I drop off my board to Gene, and I didn't have to store my boards while trying to sell it myself. Highly recommend.

When I went to buy a board here, I was sold a board with a box that couldn't screw a fin in the…read moreback of the board because the hole was way too wide and stripped which I wasn't informed about before I bought it. When I brought the board back to ask if they could fix it or offer me something, they said no. Now I have to ride it as a twin fin setup instead of a three fin setup which I didn't buy the board for :(

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.

When we were looking for surfing lessons on Oahu, Mickeys Surf School stood out to us. Lots of…read morepositive reviews of how he worked with families, and reasonable prices. We are so glad we went with Mickey. Mickey was really amazing with our kids. They tend to be shy, but he was so friendly and they had fun with him almost instantly. It was their first surf lesson, and they had a blast. It was one of the best highlights of our visit. Our kids love telling people about it. Great instructior, great lesson, and great experience for a good price! Thank you, Mickey! Can't wait to return someday.

Our experience with Mickey made our trip. He introduced my 4-year old to surfing in such a gentile…read moreand thoughtful way, ensuring a safe and positive experience. We scouted out all the options for instructors and Mickey is by far the best and highest quality. In our case, he also went out of his way to share his time early in the morning to allow for best possible conditions. My son came out of the experience with a new friend, asking when he gets to surf with Mickey again. He also had a creative Go Pro set up that documented the whole experience. Mickey is special and has a natural way with kids (and people). We are so thankful we met him, let alone surfed with him.

Convenient location, friendly and knowledgeable staff, all coupled with quality products…read more Fiberglass Hawaii continues to allow me to produce functional paipo boards that excel in both small and larger waves. Keep doing what you do!

This location is out of our way, but open 8am Monday mornings. Works out best for us if we're…read moreitching to complete projects that have been on hold for the weekend. We normally call a day before to have items paid for and ready for pick up next day. The road that leads to the street this store is located on is under construction so be prepared for delays. Its a one way street and the shop is on the right hand side. Street parking in front hasn't been a problem, but then again we're quick. Call to notify then we're outside and pick up is easy peasy.

It was our first time surfing and we were comfortable and had so much fun…read more Coach and the entire team was amazing. I was the oldest in the group (including my kids) and Coach and Ryan were super attentive and ensured that I didn't get hurt and enjoyed myself. The team promoted connection that made the entire group of first time surfers and total strangers comfortable and supporting each other. From the time we checked in until the check out, every staff member was friendly and professional.

Excellent communication, rate quoting and responsiveness. Helped me with available times, getting…read morethe lesson booked and getting the payment paid, all in a time-sensitive way since I arrived in Oahu on Monday, was staying the week, but hadn't made advance bookings. Emily made sure all my questions were answered, advising what to wear (I asked), and what to bring to the beach, versus leave up at the shop. Amazing!! Some downsides: it's a BIG group! Even though we got semi-private lesson (1 instructor for the 2 of us), you're still taking the lesson amidst the rest of the "school"(...which for us, was 2 school buses filled with students. Maybe 25 people?) You're then all having your lesson in the same area of water, so imagine 30 beginners all on surf boards confined to a limited area on the water. I didn't love this part. You're assigned an instructor (and each of course has his/her own personality). The instructors were all great: coaching you through the positions, picking the waves for you, pushing you off into them to gather speed, and calling out when to "paddle" then "up". But each instructor inherently comes with a personality and if you get a less aggressive one, you might end up waiting for all the other students to get their turn before you get to go. Then (this part was unexpected)...you have to win all the way across, to get out of the "surf lane" of all 25 beginner surfers, before you can win back out to get in line for your next try. It was a lot of swimming for not a lot of surf trials which really tires you out. By 5 runs, I'd had enough. I have had one lesson before (which I absolutely LOVED!!) but it wasn't as part of a big school, it was just me, and one other student, and the instructor. And there was no 25-50 ft "surf lane" that you had to swim across after each attempt to get out of the way of the other students. this extra swimming ate into a lot of surfing time I think. Anyway, good experience, but I wouldn't do it again in this way. Actually, I'm not even sure I'd do it again at all. I ended up buying the photo footage because I'm so sure I'm off surfing now...so might as well buy the photos, as I'll probably never do it again. That's not how I felt after my 1st experience a few years ago in a different format.

The workers were very friendly and helpful. Went in looking for souvenirs and had a lot to choose…read morefrom. We were told that the clothes are their own brand and can only be purchased at that store which made the price reasonable.

Service was amazing - nice to see it hasn't changed in 2025 and in 2021! The Aloha Days collection…read moreis always special to see. I got a sweater and my wife got a hoodie. The quality of the items is good, so I feel like we got a great value. The manager of the store was kind enough to recommend a bakery/cafe, and while we didn't have the time to check out, we appreciate them trying to make our stay on the island more enjoyable even though we had already maid our purchase. Mahalo and nappy new year!

My family had a great time on a kayaking trip with Avery our guide. She explained everything well…read moreand was patient with our crew of 5. We did the trip to Moku Popoia which was perfect for getting to experience being out on the water as well as learning about the area. KBA had everything we needed for the trip from wet bags to a shop to snag any gear that we may have forgotten. The area is a great spot to experience a cool part of the island with solid food options close by and having beach access.

We book the guided Kayak excursion to The Mokes on every trip to Oahu. We enjoy the exercise,…read moreviews, and different experiences with the different guides on every trip. Even though we have done this excursion many times, there's always a twist. On our latest adventure, we got to see five monk seals, with two of them playing in the ocean like little puppies. We had a good group and had time to do extra things on this trip. Our guide, Tupre, made it a fun and interesting tour, throwing in historical and additional wildlife information. This experience solidified our decision to book Kailua Beach Adventures on our next trip to Oahu.

I'm a big fan of Quality Surfboards. As the name implies, they have some really nice boards. And…read morefor the quality and condition of equipment, their prices can't be beat. The staff are all super friendly and they've got really convenient parking. Add in all the free extras like car-top board straps, carriers, and it's a no-brainer if you're considering the hassle of bringing your own board vs. renting. I'll always rent from these guys when I'm in Waikiki. I also took a couple lessons on my trip with John. Let me tell you... that guy knows waves like they're his ohana. He's patient, always gives good feedback and encouragement, and has a wealth of knowledge on all the different breaks and local history. I feel like I improved a bit with my form and learned a lot about reading waves. My wave count definitely went up a ton. Highly recommend having him analyze your surfriding and giving you things to work on!

Great selection of surfboards, very reasonable prices store was friendly and very helpful.read more