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.

Sammy is an incredibly sweet and funny guy. Great surfing coach and all around dude who wants you…read moreto enjoy Oahu and the water as much as he does. My friend and I took surf lessons from him and both us with no prior background were up and riding baby waves by the end of the session. He then offered to rent us paddle boards, snorkeling stuff for later in the week if we wanted to just do stuff on our own and let us at a convenient location to be able to take us to his favorite beach. His rates are very fair and reasonable and he's super accommodating. I would recommend giving him a call directly since he's mainly a one man show from that big turquoise van!.

Sammy is incredible. I called him around lunch time to rent some paddle boards and he was…read moreimmediately ready to help. He dropped off and picked up our gear. He was the nicest guy and s eager to help show me the ropes. And most importantly, we had the best day ever with his gear. Give Sammy a call with all your rental needs.

I had an excellent experience with Hawaiian Watersports and especially Josh, the owner. He was…read moreextremely friendly on the phone and incredibly helpful in tracking down a very desirable surfboard for me...

This store is a must stop for any water activity! Great selection, friendly staff with lots of…read moreknowledge with personal touch. Lessons, rentals, gear.... they have it all. Highly recommend!

Very nice beach super private. We parked in the neighborhood and walked down. If you're visiting…read moreHawaii get away from the crowds in Waikiki and try a different beach. I did get stung by a Portuguese man o war here but that's not the beaches fault lol

A cute little beach not crowded seems more for the residences but it's sad to see that people do…read moreleave there trash behind there is joined to clean up so clean up after yourself and if possible pick a little extra up as well..

Had to come back today. Most gorgeous blue ocean water with powder white sand beach…read more Saw a huge sea turtle swimming today. Don't let the clouds and rain scare you. The sun comes out. Rain comes back. It's still worth coming.

Lanikai beach is by far one of the most beautiful hidden beaches on Oahu! It's a half-mile strip of…read morepowdery white sand and turquoise water on Oahu's windward coast in Kailua, Hawaii. The beach itself features iconic views of the twin Mokulua Islands. On a clear day you can actually see the sandy beaches on Mokulua Islands. The popular Lanikai Pillbox Hike sits right above the neighborhood for amazing panoramic coastal views. Please note: zero amenities exist directly at the beach (no public restrooms, showers, lifeguards, or trash cans). Fortunately, some of the locals have placed trash bins near the beach entry ways. Parking is easily accessible if you don't mind walking. Parking directly on Mokulua Drive and Aalapapa Drive is permanently banned. Visitors typically park at Kailua Beach Park (about 0.8 miles away) and walk or bike over. We found parking on a side road a few blocks away (didn't get towed) and we stayed for several hours.

Yesterday, I "found" a "new" beach!…read more How I got there: As a volunteer for the Kailua Beach Clean-up, in celebration of Earth Day, there were several buses that drove volunteers to sites along the Kailua coastline. If I drove there myself, I would turn left at Kalapawai Market on North Kalaheo Avenue, instead of turning right to Kailua Beach. After passing Kalama Beach, I'd park at the residential area on or near Kailauana Place and Kailuana Loop, then walk to the sign at the entrance to the access road. The sign reads, "Kailuana Brow". The word, "brow", refers to an entryway. It was a flat, relatively easy walk along a sandy pathway that opened up into a clean, white, soft-sanded beach with a steady, cool breeze. It was so beautiful, that I may just have to return! It seemed to stretch out to forever... Notes: there are no facilities (restroom, shower, picnic benches/tables, lifeguard, etc.). It's just an open, natural space for all to enjoy! There weren't many people there - so unlike Waikiki Beach! Lucky we live Hawaii!

Este lugar está genial si buscas una playa un poquito desolada. Hay gente surfeando cerca a la…read moreorilla, y algunos tomando sol. Mi parte favorita la gente pasando caminando con sus perros! (A y las casas frente al mar, lindas!)

Keeping it local…read more.. Always passed it but never really stopped by as this Kailua location is right across from Target is easy to spot as it's quite massive having several sections there is quite a bit to see here. Love that they have their own parking lots as well though not a lot of stalls its convenience not to search is always appreciated. What I came for was stickers...love what these local shops have as it's so colorful and creative and finding something different is a challenge but for me was finding them lol as usually you find it in the display case which wasn't the case and as I searched and searched it wasn't on any of the walls or shelves got me confused and wondering if they have any at all. The staff was quite busy as the store was crowded and hand folks lined up to pay I finally found them right against the wall beside the front door lol! Finding unique ones was nice even Kailua ones is cool including the local zip code was nice but I liked the floral prints which they didn't have much of but did have deals on multiple purchase was nice since I was doing that and was thrilled to have some stickers at a great deal as well. Keeping things local is always great and here you're sure to find that and more. Thank you!

I've been coming to HIC in Kailua for years. Every trip back to Hawaii, it's been one of those…read morestores I genuinely looked forward to visiting. Great selection, great surf culture and usually one of the easier stops on our itinerary. This visit completely changed my opinion. My wife wanted to browse, so I stayed toward the back with our two young kids to keep them occupied. We weren't creating a disturbance. We weren't opening merchandise. We were simply waiting while trying to keep two little ones entertained. Instead of feeling welcomed, we felt like we were being watched. Every few minutes it was another "Can I help you?" Not in a genuine, conversational way, but in a way that made it clear we were expected to either buy something immediately or leave. There was no warmth, no personality, no attempt to make the experience enjoyable. Just a room full of employees who seemed completely uninterested in customers beyond getting them out the door. The irony is that surf shops don't just sell T-shirts and hats anymore. Those can be bought online in seconds. What keeps people coming back is the feeling. The culture. The aloha. The sense that you're walking into a place that actually loves where it lives. That feeling was completely absent here. I've spent years happily supporting this store because I believed it represented something uniquely Hawaiian. This visit felt transactional, indifferent and surprisingly cold. The products are still good. The customer experience isn't. Unfortunately, after years of making HIC part of every Hawaii trip, this was the visit that convinced me not to come back.

Awesome local surf shop located upstairs from Cinnamon's Restaurant…read more Nice selection of boards and accessories along with the epic custom air work of Christian Bendo on display. Christian's artwork caught my eye and soon had my full attention. I purchased two of his ocean themes created on local wood, that captures the great mana of these beautiful Pacific Islands and the unique feel of Kailua Beach. There is also a display of many of his unique custom prints, captured on real wood postcards. BONUS! I asked "John" the sales representative if I could meet the artist and have him personally sign his artwork, that I had decided to purchase! Yes! I was able to meet, talk story and even take photos with this magical creative artist. Mahalo for the fantastic five star treatment and amazing artwork that will soon become a family heirloom. I highly received visiting Kailua town and having breakfast or lunch at Cinnamon's and browse the local shops and make a stop in at Gnarwall's Surf Shop to check out their products, good vibes and local feel. I'm thrilled with my unique art purchase and in meeting the artist Christian in person. It's a unique opportunity to meet and talk to the man behind the magical artwork that he creates on the board.

0 stars if I could…read more DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!!!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY !!!!!!!!! In my opinion, the owner is shockingly unprofessional and downright unpleasant. He talks trash about his customers and anyone who walks through the door. His vibe is less "surf shop owner" and more "pushy car salesman," and the wall of unsold boards speaks for itself. If he doesn't know you--or doesn't consider you a "real surfer"--expect attitude. He throws around the word "kook" like it's a personality trait, and nothing about his behavior suggests he cares about people or the community he's supposed to serve.

Stopped in a few times and they've been nothing but kind and helpful. Love the products.read more

What a great find in Kailua. First time hearing about the brand and touched hearing about how the…read morecompany came into fruition. I stumbled upon this brand at the sunrise shack not too far from this location, and I liked the simple design of the brand with the mokes, especially the "bird" flying high, which I learned is Pete watching over. The store is quite lovely, and yes got a cute shirt with stickers. I couldn't pass it up. I definitely will be back in this cute lovely town of Kailua, especially at Mokulua.

Efficient. Answered all questions promptly. Company was very accommodating . Would highly…read morerecommend !

had an awesome experience renting a kayak from this company! From start to finish, the process was…read moreincredibly smooth and hassle-free. They had everything ready to go -- all the gear was in great condition, and they made sure I had everything I needed to feel safe and comfortable on the water with my family. Not only was the service top-notch, but the pricing was also very affordable, especially considering the quality of the equipment and the overall experience. I really appreciated how easy they made everything -- no hidden fees, no confusion, just a super straightforward and enjoyable experience. Thanks again for making they a smooth and prince. Tip: if you're hungry try Tamuras down the way and get the Poke, it's the best on the island hands down.