Surf N Sea is a classic Haleiwa staple that specializes in all things ocean activities! You can rent gear for surfing, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, freediving, scuba, and even kayaking. They even offer lessons and tours. If you're looking to do any water activities and don't have the gear, this is a great spot on the North Shore. I mostly come here to shop, they have all the best surf / beach brands. Which is great since most surf brands have closed down their physical locations. They have racks on racks of awesome swimsuits and clothes. I love looking through all of their surf competition shirts. I think the last time we bought a surf comp shirt we even got the matching poster for free! I also bought my short fins here and was able to find a really cute pair. The service here was super nice and helpful when looking for a pair of fins. Now I'm in the market for longer freediving fins and this is the spot I'm gonna check out the next time I'm in Haleiwa. read more

Learning something new, surf! I know an old guy like me learning new things, lol! It was good times learning how to surf on a 11' board. The challenge for me was getting up on the board. The best part the instructors, Travis and Keith, were patient and knowledgeable. The only suggestion I can make plan your lessons when spring bread is not in season... No pics cuz couldn't secure my cam in my pocket. I highly recommend Surf N Sea!! read more

We came as bonus people to a large group that had already rented paddle boards and kayaks for the morning. The team at Surf N Sea made sure we had a great experience! They let us add onto the group and we had a wonderful day enjoying the waters on North Shore. We will be back! ‍ Mahalo! read more

Weekday touring the North Shore. Rented a kayak to paddle up the Anahulu River from Surf and Sea then biked to Sunset Beach. I am a local but somehow forgot how simple activities easy to participate in can make all the difference in the world on how you see the island read more

Had friends visiting from California who wanted to do some snorkeling. I priced Hanauma Bay and after the park fees and rental fees for snorkel equipment it was big bucks!!! Surf n Sea in Haleiwa will rent snorkel equipment out for $8 and that's including fins! During the summer months the North Shore of Oahu is nice for diving. You have Sharks Cove or Laniakea beach where you can swim with the turtles. Make sure to rinse your gear before returning it so you don't get charged for a cleaning fee. They also rent out other water sport equipment as well. Save some money and you'll have more fun!! Malama the aina (pickup all your rubbish), be safe, enjoy and respect the ocean!! read more

Surf N Sea - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

I had my first surfing experience with Surf & Sea today. I did a solo lesson with Steve as a teacher. He was great! The lesson is in two parts. First you go through on shore the safety rules and practiced the surfing techniques. It took probably about 15-20 min and then we headed to the water. The benefit of having a solo lesson is that you get instructor's full attention and can get a lot of advice. Steve was always positive and gave a lot of tips how to learn to ride the waves. Now I have the advice and just need A LOT of practice. Big thank you to Steve! You are a great instructor! read more

Friendly place with great tips and rentals. Worked well for our needs on the North Shore. read more

Surf N Sea - Beach near shop - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Eddie is very helpful with rentals! Great customer service if you're in the north shore! Good looking snorkels and fins to rent. I would 100% recommend renting gear from here if you're a tourist. Locals too if you're in the area and forgot your gear at home or just don't have any head down to this big yellow building across from Volcom. They got what you need! read more

Surf N Sea - Volcom - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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It's been eons since I've been here and rented a SUP. I'm pretty sure it's the same boards now as they were then. These were so beat up. So beat up. Same price as the place with newer boards. I'm sorry guys--I just can't recommend now. read more

If it's related to surfing and water sports, Surf N Sea has it! Why didn't I come here first? After visiting every surf shop on the Waikiki strip and at the North Shore looking for a simple mesh bag to hold my fins, goggles and gloves, I finally found one at Surf N Sea. The gentleman assisting me was so helpful, pulling out all the variety of sizes and even finding one with North Shore emblazoned on it. Was so happy! Shouldn't be this hard to find a mesh bag but most come with the gear and not as a separate items. The other shops I visited that said they were surf shops really focused on the clothing and some common gear. But Surf N Sea is truly focused on supplying you with everything you need for your water adventures - surfing, snorkeling, paddleboarding and even skateboarding. The store is packed with inventory! Don't worry, the customer service is stellar and they can guide you. You can even rent equipment here, including paddle boards. And they offer lessons. Look for the big yellowish building just over the bridge. Beautiful sunsets from their location, too! read more

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Excellent, excellent customer service! From the moment they answer the phone. That's right!... they have a human being there that answers the phone! Haha So I was looking for an 8-6 Torq LB for my son, have them a call and they answered all my questions, gave me all the info I needed. I was even allowed to reserve the board till I could I pick it up. Natalie and Mike were the salespersons who assisted me.... awesome customer service. read more

Surf N Sea - Stoked! My son with his new LB from Surf n Sea - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Great selection of local Kine merchandise with awesome aloha filled customer service! (Local & Military Discounts given here!) Always a great spot to stop & shop when at the North Shore! Five Stars for their consistency in quality, aloha spirit and that awesome local vibe! read more

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I always come to Surf n Sea for my "surfer girl" attire. Heck, even with the sales going on, I get some for friends and family as gifts too! They have a ton of stuff jam packed in there. One time I lost my slippers somewhere on my friends boat, no it didn't fall in the water, but I was in a hurry to get to our next event, so I hopped on over here to pick up another pair. With COVID precautions around, I would recommend spacing out your racks... I still support local though, so many merch and products to choose from. Customer service is always good. Although, during my latest visit, it felt like I was being followed which deterred me from buying anything. Very uncomfortable feeling. Didn't care to catch her name. The guy at the door was sweet though. read more

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The staff here was great. I stopped in to rent snorkling gear and had some questions. The rental and return process was super easy. The snorkling rental was $8 for up to 4.5 hours and came with the mask and flippers. They also rent body boards, surf boards, and a bunch of other fun water items. The only thing I didn't like was that they write down your credit/debit card number on your rental sheet. They do give it back to you after you return your items but it just doesn't sit right with me. read more

While on Oahu for a Basketball Tournament, some of the team went paddle boarding on the 4th of July. The location was great and the staff was friendly resulting I a great experience! Thanks! read more

Surf N Sea - A fun afternoon up the river. You don't have to stand. - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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One of my fav shops to come to on this side of the island! They have a wide variety of gear for all of your water needs (boards, leashes, fins, wax etc.); and they offer gear rentals for the day. The shop is full of plenty of different items. They have a ton of apparel and other things to shop for around the shop. They carry their own branded apparel, as well as many popular brands (especially those that are popular in the world of surfing such as Billabong, Hurley, Ripcurl, and RVCA). The staff is always really friendly and knowledgeable if you have questions about gear or anything at all. Great vibes here! read more

Just a tourist review. Stopped here for shopping. Such a cool store and not bad prices. Super friendly staff. Lots of merchandise. All that a surf shop should have. read more

The staff here are amazing i was looking into buying some Oakley Sutros and a worker Tom asked if we need any help trying on anything in the displays he let me try the sunglasses on and he even let me look outside i think that's a really good thing because if i was buying some sunglasses I would wanna see how they fit and see what the lenses do read more

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My experience with surf n sea, and particularly Charlie, their wonderful instructor was so much better than I could have imagined. She was so good at calming my nerves, helping me get my open water diving certificate in a way that was thorough, professional and fun. - I also just wanted to respond to the review of the person that posted just before me, who left a nasty, spiteful review. I was the customer (not affiliated in any other way with surf n sea) who this person had their interaction with. It was not in fact surf n sea who was taking up wall space, it was me. The person came up to me from behind and without saying anything else just said 'I need the wall'. She was so rude and condescending. I moved a bunch of my stuff once I figured out that she wanted to take off her scuba gear on a part of the wall she felt entitled to (she was not). Then she turned around and rudely asked me to move my stuff again. It was at this point that I pointed out to her that she was being so rude, and that I had already moved my stuff. She just huffed and puffed. No-one from surf n sea was even involved in any of this interaction. It was a back and forth between two private individuals, one of whom was very nasty and demanded that we give her a specific part of a wall that stretches over 200 feet. Perhaps her gear was too heavy for her to safely carry, and perhaps her dive plan could use some revising based on this? Her two dive buddies actually came over afterwards and apologized to us, pointing out that 'sorry, she's just rude to others as a way to make herself feel better'. I would not want to run into this spiteful, lying person under water. Charlie, and no one from surf n sea was involved at all in this altercation. And the person who posted the review below knows this. They are simply lying. read more

Surf N Sea - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Great customer service prices are reasonable too! Nice spot to rent from. This is my third time coming back read more

Surf N Sea - Rented paddle boards... quick and easy!! Prices are reasonable too! Had a blast paddling up the river as we seen two cute turtles - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Awesome store right in the heart of town! This place has something for everyone packed into what looks like an old shed or barn setting. I like that they package up your goods in reusable bags that are functional and cute. We came in here to get the boys rashguards for surfing and left with gifts for the whole fam. They were running a sale on apparel so that meant we were in here a bit longer than we thought we'd be! The folks who work here were all super friendly and helpful. Couldn't have asked for a better shopping experience! read more

Henry was an excellent surf-instructor. It was my first time surfing, and I felt safe and supported - was able to stand up.

I love this surf shop. For the merchandise. Stop by every time go north shore because favorite spot. Except this last time I went in, the workers all had very strange energy. Over the years, I never get a friendly vibe here, no aloha, but usually don't care. Didn't feel friendly at all, they follow me around the store like I was going to steal or something. When all I wanted to do was spend my money. I was dressed in a bathing suit with a small cover up how I gonna steal anyways, stick it up my ass??? Then the few workers who do care to smile at you, it's forced. Or forced small talk to try sell us some lessons. Waiting outside dressing room til I'm done like a creep, can't even pretend to be busy, then can't even answer simple question about which merchandise is best style. Seem tired of tourists. Seem like no one there want to work. I get maybe tired from working, maybe they got problem with thieves, but I'd rather not be talked to and followed around when the workers act like that. Get asked five times in 5 minutes if I'm finding everything ok. Ummm, kinda, I'm trying to focus here. read more

Such a cool store that we just happened to drive up on when we needed some extra clothes for our day trip in the area. We both didn't plan super well for going out and enjoying a full day without a change of clothes so we stopped here for flip-flops, shorts, and a shirt/cover-up. They have it all here! And everyone here is super knowledgeable and friendly. Brenton helped me find the women's flip-flops; I ended up buying a super cute pair with tropical flowers on them as well as blue athletic shorts to wear over my bikini bottoms. Also got to buy a neat hat as well! I like that they have so much selection here, and it makes it fun to sift through everything and find a cool shirt to take home and remember your stay in Oahu on the North Shore. :) They really knock it out of the park here in terms of customer service. This store in particular is cooler than any store you could find in Honolulu or Waikiki; the vibe is totally chill and mellow! They also have surf lessons here as well, in addition to rentals. Check it out if you can, it's definitely worth it! read more

Aw yeah! This place is totally over the top. Not only do they have an incredible selection of merchandise, they have outstanding customer service. Five stars all damn day! We rented out snorkel gear here. There were two options: you could buy an "On Sale" snorkel set for $42, or rent a set for a week for $45. The advantages to buying a Sale set were clear: you don't have to worry if your gear has been properly sanitized and you don't have to bring it back at the end of the week. I found a set of flippers in my size and I thought I was good to go. But, this is where the excellent customer service comes in. The employee that helped us was named Mikey. OK, right away I'm thinking this guy is cool. LOL. But, yeah, I was right because if it wasn't for Mikey I would've had a shitty week! See, Mikey noticed I was wearing glasses and he explained that the rental snorkel sets were available with corrective vision snorkel masks. He brought one out for me to try. The corrective vision mask at least doubled my focal range. I was keenly aware all week of how much I would've missed if I would've bought the Sale set. I think it cost a couple extra bucks to rent the special mask, but soooo worth it. That Mikey guy totally hooked me up. They only had one pair of flippers that fit my gigantic feet and they turned out to be mismatched: one was way too snug, the other was looser than Madonna in the 1980s. Mikey got permission from his supervisor to take a new pair off the shelf. So now I was set up with the right snorkel mask and brand spankin' new flippers. I'm set! So, if for nothing else, this place is 5 stars. But, really, there's so much more. The place is a sportsperson's paradise. They have everything from apparel to equipment for just about any water activity you can think of. They have choke postcards. Plus, they have ukeleles! Beautiful ukes. Get one and we'll jam! Mikey C says: Five Stars All Damn Day! read more

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Cool staff! Called the night before cause I couldn't make it to the shop in time to return before closing. They said they would charge for only one day if I brought it back in the morning first thing! Great service will be recommending Surf and Sea! read more

Most affordable scuba gear rental in the area! Well kept gear, friendly staff. A one stop shop for any North Shore adventures. read more

Surf N Sea - Entrance - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

I am an avid SCUBA diver. I recently became an Advanced diver last year. My specialization was in deep wreck dives, and photography. During my AOW certification Devin, my Dive Instructor, recommended me and my partner look at gear at Surf N Sea. Right after my first night dive, I was like "I need a dive light." Surf N Sea had a great selection of lights and SCUBA gear. The light I picked up is USB rechargable and waterproof. It is extremely powerful and definitely worth the money. I also bought a pair of dive fins that are extremely sturdy and I've used it on 40ft-120ft dives. Im going to head back to pick up some gear for free diving. I felt like I was in a candy shop! I wouldn't mind taking surf lessons too! read more

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Everyine super friendly from being greeted, asked right away what help was needed. Payton helped us and was great. Told him what i needed and previous issues with other snorkel sets and he knew right away what to recommend. I love how most of the goggle are sold separate from snorkels or fins so you can customize each part. I dont think ill go anywhere else for wate sport stuff. Its worth the drive from town. You can tell everyone who works there is well versed and avid beach/water folk that enjoy what they do. read more

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We just walked up behind the big yellow store, greeted and were able to rent a kayak. Our person helping us was really patient with the other groups and very helpful. We were able to take the kayak up the river and back. You can kayak or paddle within the bay, but there are boundaries where you cannot go past and you will be advised. When you are done, you go inside the store to pay and then you go back out to finalize the transaction. Really easy. The restrooms are located in the store - follow the arrows on the floor. Would definitely recommend this place if you are in the North Shore area! read more

Parking for this place is a pain and is limited. The place has an employee who leans on the surf rack and is super rude. I was pulled over. She felt the need to laugh at me with another employee before telling me to pull my car away. I called my wife and asked her to leave. Store selection was much bigger than most, still does not call for rudeness or impoliteness. For the simple basis of impoliteness, I will not recommend. read more

Surf N Sea - Rude employee who feels the need to lounge out front all day. - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Booked surfing lessons twice, had a good experience with their instructor. My only recommendation is to ALWAYS wear a rash guard and put COPIOUS amounts of sunscreen on your feet! We got burned while surfing the first time and my chest hurt due to not having a rash guard. Both sunscreen and rash guards are available at their store for good prices. IMO it would be good if Surf N Sea warned you about this as you checkin for your lesson as its not "common sense" for mainlanders. read more

I may be the least athletic person ever. I can swim but no one has ever called me graceful. So I was extremely nervous (maybe even downright afraid) about surf lessons. But my husband really wanted us to try, so I decided to be a good sport. I went into this thinking that I had the minimum expectation that I be able to paddle out. It would be a raging success if I got up once. Well, Zion and Sam were either great instructors or miracle workers because I got up on the first go. In fact, I got up at least five times. I never managed a run all the way into the beach, but I far exceeded what I thought I could do. Plus, it was a lot of fun! The shop itself has the best t-shirt designs in town and the most helpful sales people. read more

Surf N Sea - Post surf lessons-- they let you borrow the rash guards - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

JC was very helpful buying a mask and snorkel. Spent a lot of time with us. Great shop. Friendly staff. We also rented surf boards.

Took surfing lessons with Sam. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and chill. Would recommend lessons with him. One thing to know is that although you check-in at the store, the surf spot is down the street. read more

Cheapest kayak rental! Two great options to kayak: to the river or to the ocean.... Better yet, do both. Went 2x within a week last June. Will definitely go back on my next visit. read more

Surf N Sea - Ocean kayak - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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Cool place to get paddle boards. It's 20$ for 1 hour for paddle board and the people in the store are nice. The people on the beach seem to hate their lives though? They didn't write down anything and 1 guys eyes basically said "do whatever you want I'm off soon". No one really helped to explain to us anything but I did this before so I didn't really need help. No reservation needed is nice read more

For my first surf shop review on my recent visit to the islands, I wanted to share a pretty cool place in the North Shore. Surf n Sea is the oldest surf shop in Hale'iwa (original location opened in 1921), and the store looks that way. They do a lot of equipment rentals, but like all surf shops I go into I am looking for unique t-shirt and boardshort prints. Unfortunately, I only found one T-shirt print I liked. In addition, I had a hard time looking for boardshorts because they are not arranged by size. I gave up. However, the ambiance is very cool, and they give you a nice bag. They have surfboards hanging from the ceiling, including one ridden by the late Eddie Aikau. The workers are really nice too. Stop by here for the nostalgia factor. They also have their own brand of boardshort that is only available in their shop. read more

Surf N Sea - Old skool print - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

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"...shopping for pretty bows, and then back to her place, strip down to bra and panties for a tickle fight?" - Jerry to Elaine, Seinfeld This is a must stop on every visit to the North Shore. I always find something, boardshorts, stickers, cool t-shirt, wax, whatever. They have a TON of clothes for the girls too... always check the clearance rack (outside & inside) for deals! They run surf, SUP & diving lessons out of the shop, folks are super friendly. They also have a bathroom, so if needed after a beach session at Chun's or Marijuana's it's the perfect pitstop. read more

Surf N Sea - Sticker memorabilia!! - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii

Great shopping.experience, even in pandemic. It's a got great merchandise and well laid out in small space. We will be back!! read more

Surf N Sea - Great tee! - Diving Near Me - Haleiwa, Hawaii