My kids and I have been surfing with them for years. They take you out to surf waves that aren't…read moreover crowded. Great for learning and getting long rides. It's a great way for those who love surfing to get a lot of waves in a short amount of time. I highly recommend Ty Gurney Surf School!

Went for a 2-hour lesson with my twin boys age 10. Had the best surf ever! Totally epic. All the…read morestaff was fantastic. It was a special treat to get coached by founder Ty Gurney himself! After 1 hour, he had the kids doing tricks. I appreciate the push into small waves, which I could then ride 150+ yards - a lifetime high! Also the paddle out and back in help was terrific, since it's a loooong paddle out. Super super fun experience! Thank you, Ty and team!

When our surf instructor became unavailable, we asked for recommendations and were referred to…read moreMickey's, which came highly recommended. We reached out via text, and Mickey responded promptly the same day. Although he was not available for our session, we had the opportunity to observe him teaching two children, likely around 8-9 years old, and were very impressed. Both kids were confidently riding their own surfboards, and Mickey filmed their entire session--creating what appeared to be incredible footage while still delivering an engaging and supportive lesson. Based on what we observed, he clearly provides a memorable and high-quality experience. We look forward to having our own children take lessons with him in the future.

Found Mickey's surf school on Yelp. I texted him for availability after researching a bunch of…read moreother schools. I wanted my two kids to have semi private lessons but all the other schools required kids to be over 13 for semi private lessons. We texted back and forth a few times before we settled on a date and time that worked for everyone. It was a busy week since we were there Thanksgiving week. We paid via PayPal and met on Waikiki beach. He was a bit late since he had trouble finding parking. Mickey had the kids practice some moves on land and wax the boards before paddling out. 90 minutes for $100 each student plus $30 for videos. He paddled them forward with the waves and told them when to stand. The kids had a blast. The videos from his go pro were amazing! A totally rad experience that the kids will remember forever. Mickey was great with the kids. He is super friendly and sang a bunch of songs to them. We highly recommend him. Be sure your kid is comfortable in the water and knows how to swim well. You can find him right behind the famous Surfer statute on Waikiki beach with the colorful umbrella. Fun fact- he taught the k pop group Twice to surf and met Ronny Cheng and Simu. Super

My kids decided they wanted surf lessons while we were in Oahu, and I didn't hear back from most…read moreplaces I reached out to since they can book out months in advance. Ohana Surf Project was the exception--they got back to me within an hour and were able to set up private 1:1 lessons for each of my kids the very next day! If you don't see availability online, definitely try calling--they are really accommodating. The whole experience itself was really organized. When we signed up, they collected shirt and shoe sizes - and when we arrived, rash guards and water shoes were already set out for the kids in a bin (you can also rent a wetsuit top for $10). After gearing up, they watched a short instructional video, then everyone hopped on a school bus to head to the beach. They take you away from the crowd to a more private area (which feels rare for Waikiki). It made the whole experience a lot more relaxed. Sean was an amazing instructor--super patient and great with the kids. Overall just a really smooth and fun experience. I highly recommend booking with them! Oh! We also prepaid to have photos taken. The kids had lessons on Wednesday afternoon and we received photos/videos the next day at 11am (about ~80 total between photos and videos).

I signed up for a 2 hour group beginner lesson (with full photo package) on April Fool's and had…read morepersonal coaching from two instructors, Marco and Brady. Kevin signed me up, coached and videoed me surfing. I managed to pop up and surf down the line. I highly recommend a lesson from these experienced instructors.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Moku Hawaii! Our 14-year-old twins did the 90-minute…read moresemi-private lesson with Victor, and it was the perfect amount of time--long enough to really learn and have fun without feeling rushed or exhausted. The surf conditions that day weren't great (only about 1-2 ft), but you honestly would never have known it based on how much fun our kids had. Victor was an outstanding instructor--very friendly, incredibly patient, and amazing with kids. The twins kept saying he was "very fun," super supportive, and genuinely enthusiastic the entire lesson. He made them feel confident and excited, even with small waves. The pricing was also very reasonable for the quality of instruction and experience. Overall, this was one of the highlights of our trip, and we couldn't have asked for a better day of surfing for our teens. We would strongly recommend Moku Hawaii and Victor to anyone--especially families with kids or teens. We will absolutely book with them again!

I was put in an odd spot. Surely not in my comfort zone…read more You see, a friend from Japan came to Hawaii and when asked what he wanted to do, surfing came up. As a local boy born and raised in Oahu, I'm embarrassed by the fact that I cannot swim. Surfing clearly out of the picture. I used to work in the Japanese tour agency many blue moons ago where I recall a surfing school that offers surfing lessons. My friend already knows how to surf so I didn't think this was for him so I asked one of my physical therapists who surfs regularly. He introduced me to a surfing school that's at Ala Moana Beach where I was given their website, which is also available in Japanese. I forwarded the information to my friend prior to his arrival to Honolulu where he didn't jump at it and said he'd think about it. On his arrival I drove him to his hotel on Kalakaua Ave and upon check in we saw a rack of surfboards nearby where I asked if they were rentals. The staff advised the boards belong to the in-house guests who were keeping them as storage while not in use. When asked about rentals, the front desk staff advised us to inquire with Moku Hawaii (MH) as their rates are 1/2 to what the businesses are asking for across the street on the beach. MH has been in business since 1985 where they hail from Japan. They started off as a clothing company but transitioned over to a surf shop offering surf lesson and rental business. We walked over and soon found MH, which is on the 1F at the corner of Koa Ave and Uluniu Ave. We were greeted by a friendly, young female staff who welcomed us and answered our multiple questions. With its locality, reasonable rates and customer service, my friend liked MH and decided to look no further. While checking out their inventory, my friend noticed hard boards and was hoping for soft boards. The staff guided us to those soft boards where it's available in either long or short. You will need to complete their rental form which to our surprise is quite flexible. For example, you can initially request for a 2 hr package but in the event you go overcast, you just pay the difference of $5, which is the price difference between 2 hr course and the next course of up to 4 hrs. MH gives back to the community as they sponsor multiple local keiki surf contests. That's so awesome. So, if you should be in a bind where someone asks you for a surf school in Waikiki, look no further and guide them to MH. We were surprisingly impressed with their surf shop and their amazing customer service. They open from 6am and close at 8pm

Pacific Island Beach Boys on Waikiki Beach are awesome. We rented a few lounge chairs and an…read moreumbrella while we enjoyed the water at the beach. Great bunch of guys, good music and they have surf boards and other items to make your Beach experience amazing. I rented a long board last time and had a blast. Highly recommended

We are staying at the embassy suites and they are on the first floor, convenience for coffee super…read moreearly in the morning and surf access to Pops surf break.

I signed up my 8 year old for his first surf lesson with Gone Surfing and the experience was…read moreamazing. I will totally recommened this company, they are very professional. They also got us some amazing photos and videos of him surfing. He had lot of fun and cant wait to go back again surfing with them.

Great instructors. Tommy and Dev were friendly, professional and so patient! It was great having a…read morephotographer there to catch my two daughters getting up during our first surfing lesson ever! We highly recommend this company!

Free parking lot for 6 hours and if you follow the lagoon, it'll lead straight to the Grand…read moreWaikikian Hotel. By 8/9 pm, the entire lagoon clears out and it's empty. Private beach to yourself with beautiful weather.

My husband & sons, along with various family members, had the opportunity to book a private group…read morelesson last week. They had such an amazing experience! Of all the things we did on our vacation, they said they had the best time surfing. There were a number of incredible, encouraging & extremely patient instructors, & the most adorable little surfer girl who took some very memorable photos & videos!

Yogi was super helpful and our instructor was awesome My…read morekids loved it Will be going again

Booking was very easy and instructor and everyone we encountered was great. Our group of 6 kids…read moreages 12-19 really learned how to surf and enjoyed so much. We ended up making another booking for the next day. Highly recommend! Not overpriced and great value which isn't always the case in Waikīkī.

Aloha ! Kahala Beach is a serene, upscale, and uncrowded…read morebeach located in Honolulu, Oahu, offering a peaceful alternative to nearby Waikiki. It's Known for its calm waters, soft sand, and stunning views of Koko Head, this spot is ideal for families, swimming, and relaxing and when I tell you I napped like a newborn baby after swimming in the ocean , mahalo Hawaii , I'll definitely be back .

I remembered as a kid, I used to catch the bus with my friend and go to the Kahala Beach Park to…read moreswim, & hang out. One of my favorite childhood memories was to go on this wooden platform that was located near the Kahala Hilton, as we used to jump off/dive off the wooden platform. The beach doesn't appeared to have changed much over the years, as I find the beach relatively clean, and not too crowded. There are is a parking lot leading into the beach park, restrooms, & a covered picnic area with picnic tables. The beach park is a great place to hold picnics, as it's not as busy as other beach parks in town. I have to admit, don't come to the Kahala Beach Park as often as I used to, ever since the passing of my beloved Makana, but it's still a very nice place to visit once in a while.

I've always wanted to have my own surf shop. If I did, Duke's Lagoon would be the model for my…read morebusiness. Chris and Misa are outstanding proprietors of this business. I've rented boards from them. I've had some good chats with them. Chris is around my age. I won't say what age but he's as stoked about surfing as we probably both were in our 20s. If you've never surfed in this area, he will give you all the tips you need to have a fun surf. We will be back.

The gentleman is very helpful and friendly. The family and I had a great time. The kids rented SUP…read moreand e we rented chairs. The lagoon area is perfect for SUP. The wife and I got to sit and relax under the tree. The location has great photo spot for Diamond head is in the background. We will be back again. Thank you so much.