Poipu Surf

Bigger surf shop right across from Poʻipū Beach Park. Tons of gear, clothes, and accessories plus a…read morebig parking lot which makes it super easy to pop in. Great place if you need surf rentals or just want to shop around before hitting the beach ‍

Super friendly employees from the time of rental to the time we returned our beach chairs and…read moreumbrella. Very easy process and the equipment was in great condition for reasonable rates.

Sunset at Poipu!

Outdoor entrance

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Honolua Surf

3.9(16 reviews)

This is the only store in the area where you can get a women's swimsuit for less than $85…read more My husband and I had an issue with our flight where our checked luggage made it on the plane to go home, but we did not (airline issue.) We only had our carry-ons and the clothes on our backs. My husband and I needed some clothes and we decided to stop here because it was within walking distance of the Grand Hyatt where we were staying. We had stopped at other shops and either women's suits were running $50 per piece for a bikini or more. Luckily I was able to find a two piece swimsuit from Sea Level Swim Australia here for about $70 due to a 50% off clearance sale. My husband got a discounted pair of swim trunks in the $30 range. This store saved the day because I was not about to swim in a hotel in my undies. Visited: January 2023

Nice little surf apparel shop located at Poipu Shopping Village. They sell their own brand as well…read moreas popular surf brands like Billabong, RVCA, etc. After our luggage made the flight but not us (flight issue where we ending up deplaning!), we were left without anything for 24 hours except the clothes on our backs! Came here the next morning to at least find a swimsuit to enjoy the hotel pool for the day. It was about 1.5 mi walk from Grand Hyatt. Upon arrival, I found that due to a 50% clearance sale on certain items that this was the only affordable place in the area to find stuff under $100! My wife got a swimsuit from Sea Level Swim Australia for about 80 bucks (2-piece), while I got Billabong board shorts for $30!! Great deal! And a life saver too!! They also sell t-shirts, Aloha shirts, swim cover-ups, beach blankets, sunglasses, and more!

Penny boards

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Boogie Boards

Hoku Water Sports

4.8(41 reviews)

1.0 mi

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!

Shredders

Gnar being shredded

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11 year old son hitting his face on shallow reef where they shouldn't have taken us.

Deja Vu Surf Hawaii - Poipu

4.1(18 reviews)

0.1 mi

A lot of stuff packed into a little store... Stopped in last…read morenight before dinner, and boy does this store have a lot of stuff. From t shirts and hats, to boardshorts/bikinis, flip flops, and backpacks. They even carry refillable water bottles and cups. Here's the thing though, everything is piled together and you have no idea what is where, and good luck finding something in your size. Like I said everything is kind of piled on top of each other, or hing on the few racks but without order. For example, we found a t shirt, but only one. Asked the young lady working, and she said not sure that we could look through the piles on one of the tables. Huh?! We still ended up with a hat, only because we knew if we didn't get it, who knows if we would even be able to find it again if we went back. This place is a mess. Also, not friendly, and they don't accept cash. So there's that.. if you have patience to dig and rifle through everything, you will probably find some good stuff. They have all the best brands, so it's a shame to see the store as it was. Definitely not repping Hurley, RVCA, etc. the way they should be.

Got what we needed- a rash guard and a surprise. Help and friendly staff. This business does not…read moretake currency- electronic payment or charge card only. BT-21 fans, you're in luck. This location still has a lot of plushies!

ALOHA Collectiom Cabin Crew Kit: sleek, chic, and compact

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Sea Blossom Hawaii jewelry: hand made on Kauai

Hawaiian Style Surfing

4.8(48 reviews)

We had a fantastic experience with our surfing lessons. I did the lesson with my 11-year-old son,…read moreand he loved it so much that he asked to book another session for the very next day, which we ended up doing. We had lessons with Adam and Austin, and both were excellent instructors. They watched what we were doing closely and gave really helpful, specific tips after each attempt to point out what we were doing wrong and how to fix it. Their feedback made a big difference and helped us improve quickly. They were also very thoughtful with my son. On both days, the instructors carried his surfboard down to the beach for him, which made things much easier and showed how attentive they were. Another thing that stood out was that they provided both rash guards and booties. From what I saw when looking at other companies, many seemed to provide rash guards but not booties, so that was a nice extra that made the experience more comfortable in the water. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for surfing lessons.

Had the best time surfing with Adam! He was super friendly and a great instructor. We caught so…read moremany waves! Highly recommend

Riding the waves in Poipu

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Kauai's Best Surfing Spot

Kauai Surf School

4.9(171 reviews)

0.8 mi

My wife and I went with our two oldest and told them beforehand that Mom was the most likely to…read moreactually catch a wave, and the rest of us should just have fun. Enter Esiah, our awesome instructor. He went through all the basics for us very green beginners, and emphasized the importance of looking straight ahead (and hula hands, which are now a family staple as we describe to people how to surf). The four of us went out in the water with Esiah, and we ALL FOUR caught waves, even me (who was definitely least likely). Esiah was awesome: complimentary, enthusiastic, and giving us feedback as my wife and I kept coming back to fall off again. Thanks to his awesome teaching, timing, and patience we had a blast, and my wife and I ended the day taking waves all the way to shore where we promptly had our boards run into our shins. Awesome memory, and we look forward to going out again.

We used KSS 2.5 years ago to learn how to surf- amazingly, even with ALL of the doubt! We were…read morerecently able to bring our 3 boys back, 14, 11, and 7 years old. We had Essyia (no idea how to spell his name) as the instructor for our boys. He was very patient and basic with the instruction for the boys. He made sure they understood the dry land training before going to the water. He helped each one of them ride a few waves. The younger two definitely got worn out pretty quickly. It was our first day there and our lessons started at noon so there could have been a couple of factors for them wearing down. But, I have to say, the youngest one has a Gtube so we were a little worried about him trying this. He did great! Nothing slows that kid down...well maybe an hour of surfing slows him down some. Very thankful for these guys helping our boys have this experience ! ‍

Surfs up!

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Carving

Nakoa Surf Koloa

4.0(3 reviews)

1.4 mi

This was the best place I visited in my entire vacation trip to the island. The manager was so nice…read moreand the staff was so helpful. They have the cutest stickers and the funniest softest shirts among many other amazing gifts. I want to give an extra shoutout to the manager Shayna, she was so great and amazing. The other staff, her name might have been lola, was also so helpful. The prices were also affordable and I was able to get gifts for the whole family.

Love this place!! Whether ur from here or visiting it's worth taking a stop here. With their large…read morevariety of items ur sure to find something for everyone. I love supporting local businesses and a lot of their products are made on island. The girls working were very helpful! We wanted a specific shirt in a different color and size and the manager was able to call their other store and we'll be able to get exactly what we wanted tomorrow!!

Beautiful glass art

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Progressive Expressions

3.9(11 reviews)

1.6 mi

Pre-renovation sale is on, 30% off everything! Don't know how long it will last but they will begin…read morea 2 week renovation in June. Friendly service. Nice selection. Got a surfboard bag, Okukai shoes, and clothing!

Entered store. Several employees. Got absolutely no greeting whatsoever. Looks like a local surf…read moreshop. Well stocked. Lots of clothing, even surfboards at the front entrance area.

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By the Sea

3.3(12 reviews)

By the Sea's Olukai's display of footwear is what caught my attention when I first walked in. I…read morehave a hard time justifying spending $60+ for a pair of flip flops and casual shoes, but I do like the quality of Okukai's. BTS has a lot of sizes and styles available. The chance to try on different styles and sizes was a big plus for me. I opted for a very cute pair of slip ons. I was surprised that I needed a half size smaller than what I normally wear. It's a good thing the very helpful salesman was there to guide me to the correct size. My Olukai's are so comfortable and so cute! I also found a very cute pair of mother of pearl earrings! BTS is a touristy store with a bit higher quality (more expensive) touristy things. Note that I found the same shoe at a store in the same center and online for almost $5 cheaper. However, I must say that I wouldn't have known the right size to order online if I had not tried on the shoe, and if I had not had the the help from BTS salesman.

If I could give this store a negative star, I would. I bought my daughter a pair of Olukai ($80)…read moreslippers here, and THREE days later, both sides split, rendering the Sandals unusable. When we went back to the store, salesman Gary Keeth told us that it was company policy to NOT exchange any product, and that we would have to contact Olukai to have the Sandals exchanged. When I explained to him that we only bought the sandals a few days ago, he got very upset and told me that when I bought the shoes, he stated that anything that happens to the shoes has to be handled with the manufacturer. I explained to him that I thought he meant, anything down the road - Not immediately. (He also went on to say that this happens a lot with the sandals as they can't handle the heat.). I asked him why we couldn't exchange the shoes and have the store ship the product back to the manufacturer. He then told me that it wasn't store policy and if he were to do that for me, he would be afraid for his job. Another lady was in the store, and asked him why he just didn't contact the manager and ask her if it was OK to do so. He refused and said if he did that he would be fired, as it was her day off. And if I really wanted to speak to the manager, I could come back when she was working as he wasn't going to help me. He was yelling at me at this point and wouldn't let me speak. Bottom line is, my daughter now has to wait until we get home before she can use her slippers and we can exchange them ourselves. Gary Keeth is a joke and should not be allowed to work here any longer. He's been giving the same sales pitch on how his lady friend bought him Olukais and it changed his life, for too many years now. DO NOT SPEND ANY MONEY HERE UNLESS YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY SURE YOU WANT THE PRODUCT, AND KNOW THAT IF THE PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE, THE STORE WILL NOT GUARANTEE THE PRODUCT. YOU WILL BE S.O.L.

My pretty mother of pearl earrings.

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Making Waves

4.6(9 reviews)

Love the staff. Helpful and pleasant. I even had to exchange some items and found out they have two…read moreother stores I could have gone to. Mahalo

Selection of women's quality swimwear is outstanding, must come here if you are in market for a new…read moresuit.