Simply the best! We were so fortunate to end up with Danny at WestSide Surf because there were so many options when I was looking. Danny is Hawaiian grown, he lives the aloha culture and has an immense amount of pride and passion for his work. Before we arrived in Hawaii he called to answer all my questions and be sure I had the necessary equipment for surfing. We had some tentative dates planned and he provided a lot of flexibility around other reservations I had made. On the day of the lesson he checked ocean conditions to ensure we would have some good waves. He coached us all through some step by step instructions and safety measures and then we were off. Danny coached us from the shore to start and had another coach, Daniel, in the water with us. My family was riding the waves before my eyes. Daniel helped my boys try different boards and new techniques. He then coached my husband through getting up on the board without any help. Danny surfed with my son and daughter and did some surf tricks with them while he was surfing. They loved it. Danny exceeded all my expectations and even some I didn't know I had. -He is very passionate about ensuring his surf students have success. It is personal to him. So much better than a corporate employee. -He was very in tune with my kids and there emotions. As soon as one of them showed any sign of frustration or defeat he was right there giving them advice, encouraging them and showing them new tricks and tips that would change there outlook. -I had mentioned sitting out because I wanted to get some videos and pictures. He made arrangements for a photographer to come and then he took some videos for me. I loved that he made it easy for all of us to participate. -In our group, our ages ranged from 9-59 and he was amazing teaching all of us in terms we could understand as well as moving some on to more advanced things to try while others were working on basics. One persons inabilities didn't hold any other surf students back. So valuable because all of us got what felt like a one on one lesson even though it was a group lesson. Thank you Danny, Daniel and Megha for providing a once in a lifetime surf experience for me and my family. read more

I went to Oahu for the first time with my family and we (7 in total) decided that we would give surfing/paddle boarding a try. Needless to say, that when our gaggle of goofs hit the beach to learn how to surf that we didn't actually expect to be surfing SOLO in an hour's time. Given that I'm 6'3", I'm not altogether THAT coordinated, but Danny assured me that I could do it, and no sooner did he say it than I was upright on that board riding the most gnarly wave EVER the way to the beach. I was so excited that my arms were flailing around into the air the entire time on the board all the way to the beach. Once I reached the beach, to my astonishment, the ENTIRE beach was cheering and applauding for me on my first solo ride and how well I did!! My best friend was in attendance with her two little boys (8 & 10) and they were so excited that they actually ditched their GameBoys to hit the waves. Danny really got them excited when he threw the youngest on his shoulders and rode a wave in. SUPER COOL!! By the end of the day, he had BOTH boys on a board riding tandem by themselves all the way to the sand....It was truly one of the coolest things to watch and such a great memory for them!! Danny is one of the coolest cats on the island and he DEFINITELY knows what he's doing out in the water. He was MORE than patient with the others in my group who didn't fair as well as I did on their initial ride, but perseverance was the key, as everybody who tried eventually got up and rode a wave in!!! Danny truly is surfer boy, incarnate; he knows what to do, when to do it, and HOW to do it. I ABSOLUTELY would suggest taking a lesson from him, as he can get you surfing in no time and has the patience of a saint!! Danny, thank you SOOOO much for such a wonderful day on the water. My whole family will never forget it!!! Josh, Barb, Sabrina, Mariah, Katina, Tina, Bug, Dillon, and, of course, Barb all look forward to seeing you again and wish you the best, man!!! MAHALO!!!!! read more

A good friend recommended Danny at WestSide Surf Lessons, and said it would be the best thing we did on our visit to Hawaii. We decided to contact Danny on our recent trip to Oahu in February and give surfing a go. We have 3 daughters ages 13, 11, and 6 who all love the water, but none had ever surfed before. We were also traveling with another family of four. We reached out to Danny by text and he was able to accommodate our large group and set up lessons for that same day. Danny assured us that he would have everyone surfing guaranteed, even our 6 year old. When we arrived at the beach Danny was all set up and quickly matched us all to the appropriate boards and gave us easy to follow instructions on the beach before entering the water. Danny took all the kids out first, and each of them were up on the first try riding the waves all the way to shore. Danny then took all the adults out and again had us all up surfing within minutes. Danny had boogie boards for the kids to play with as well while the adults surfed. Danny was so positive with all in our group and the kids absolutely loved the experience and Danny himself. We packed a large lunch and after a great day surfing we all had lunch on the beach with Danny while he told us about the area and other great things we should try while on the island. The lessons, the experience, and Danny himself were so great we went back for more lessons two days later. On day two Danny took us for a local tour after the lessons, showing us amazing local beaches, caves, and resting turtles in the area. I would recommend Danny at WestSide Surf to anyone visiting Oahu. Fun was had by all, and he has the best prices around. He treats his guests like good friends. Five stars all the way. Awesome !!! read more

Danny is the BEST surf instructor out there! He is charismatic and funny making the experience both relaxful and fun. With his coaching ability, he is able to teach both children and adults. Danny went thru safety first. Next, he did step by step instructions- where to be on the board to paddle, how to paddle thru a wave, hand and body placement to "get up" on the board and what to do once you were up. This was all done on the beach, with practice by each one of us, before he took us out in the water. Loved this since it was our first lesson and we knew nothing about surfing at all. Danny is very patient and encouraging. My daughter (who was 11 at the time) got scared and didn't want to surf once we got out in the water. Danny was able to calm her down, give her reassurance, and confidence to continue the lesson. Danny picked the perfect wave for her to "catch" and she was UP THE FIRST TIME AND RODE ALL THE WAY TO SHORE!!! She was estactic. I was able to get up the first time, too!! We had a BLAST!! Surf lessons with Danny was definitey a highlight on our vacation! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Danny as a surf instructor to anyone interested in surf lessons. You won't be disappointed!! I will be sending all my friends and family his way and returning myself. read more

Surf lessons with Danny Boro is one experience from Hawaii that I will never forget! Danny took my sister and I surfing at a remote beach on waianae which was great because we both were a little nervous of making fools of ourselves out there. Danny was such a great instructor though, he had us in the water after only a brief shore lesson and had us both catching our very first wave. The rush of surfing is something everyone needs to experience at least once in your lifetime and if you're going to do it, do it with the best -- Danny! Where most excursions and activities in Hawaii are outrageously expensive, Danny's West Side Surf Lessons were both reasonably priced and worth every penny. He is hilarious and extremely energetic and passionate about what he does. His #1 priority is making sure that everyone enjoys themselves and has a good time and he will go the extra mile to make sure that happens. He does also have Paddle Boards if you want to try that as well, and if you ask he will even take you to see the Turtles and some other cool spots nearby! Mahalo for such a great and memorable experience. The next time I am in Oahu, I will look forward to surfing with you again!!! - Alisia from the 'Nati read more

We coincidentally ran into Danny our first day in Hawaii when we were at Waianae beach. His scheduled clients had canceled, so he asked if we wanted a surf lesson. That was one of the things on our "list" for our vacation in Hawaii, so we jumped at the chance. He taught me, my husband, and two boys (ages 10 and 8). All four of us got up on our first try. He is funny, friendly, patient, good with kids, and a good teacher. One of my boys was a bit scared, and Danny offered to surf tandem with him. We had so much fun during our first lesson that we decided to go back for round 2 on our last day in Hawaii. We texted him a day or two in advance, and he agreed to meet us there. He was prompt and challenged us a little more in the second lesson. He also recommended a local place to eat (Hannara's -- good food) and offered to show us around a bit. We were sad to say goodbye to Hawaii and our new friend, Danny. Would definitely recommend him; if we ever go back to Hawaii, we'll look him up! read more

We just returned from our trip to Oahu and guess what the kids most want to tell everyone about about their trip? Surf lessons with Danny! We hadn't planned on surf lessons while there. We incidentally met Danny in Makaha and my husband started talking about surfing in the area years ago. It was like meeting up with an old friend. He said Danny was someone he would trust for lessons for the kids. I said lets do it! Little did I know my husband signed me up too! I was nervous, but the whole experience was confidence building for all of us. Danny teaches with the right combination of encouragement, coaching, pushing and humor. He let Mama rest when needed-paddling out is hard work! But I stood up and rode my first wave in! Tandem rides helped build confidence for my youngest and he proudly wore his WestSide Surf shirt on his first day back to school. We highly recommend Danny as an instructor- very personal attention, and we will contact him next time we are on the island. Mahalo Danny! read more

Danny is one great surf instructor and a new friend. As promised, everyone in our group was up and surfing on the first day. In addition to just having one great time, we learned about the sport, the culture, and the surrounding area. With a great sense of humor, much patience, and endless motivation, Danny has earned our respect as one of the best surf instructors and business owners. The communication was excellent, scheduling was easy, he price was fair, and the location was second to none. We have surfed at many schools, and have been treated just as another tourist looking to surf. Danny made us feel like we were part of the Ohana, and made sure that we learned to surf in a non-traditional method, while also being safe, and having the best time. Spending time with Danny is a once in a lifetime experience that should not be missed we value the new friendship that we have made, and look forward to our next visit Thanks again, and Best Wishes - Tim M and the Family from Michigan.... read more

Wow!!! What a great a experience my son and I had with Danny. He gave us great instruction and my son and I were both up and surfing on our first attempt. I really like that Danny went to the beach and checked that the waves were conducive for surfing. They were not good early in the morning (he sent us a video of the waves or lack of waves). He checked again a few hours later and they were good to go. He wants to be sure that his clients have great experience and this includes making sure that there are waves to surf. After we finished up surfing he let us use his SUP while he waited for his next surfing clients. He even gave us great tips on nearby restaurants. We could not have been more please with our experience with Danny. If you are near the WestSide and looking for surfing lesson...then Danny is your guy. BTW we enjoyed our visit to the west side of the island. The beaches are quite and the scenery is amazing. Not tourist crazy like the other parts of the island. read more

This was absolutely worth 5 stars, more if I could! Danny's method of teaching surfing is guaranteed to have you standing on your first try! My brother and I had the lesson and beach to ourselves which was perfect for our very first time. Danny takes into account your skill and comfort and tailors the lesson to you. He is very encouraging and gives you feedback every ride to help you improve quickly. He really makes you feel like he cares about your success and happiness with surfing. And you really can't beat the price in comparison to the competitors! Also, the phone we were using died early into the lesson, so Danny allowed us to use his phone for pictures and videos and then made sure we were happy with every one we took. Just a really great guy who can also give you some local insight and cool bits of information about Waianae, Oahu and Hawaii in general. If you're looking for a perfect place to pick up some surfing skills, Danny of Westside Surf Lessons is your guy!! read more

I was on Oahu for three weeks and decided to take some surfing lessons with Danny. I'm glad I did! It was so much fun. He is a very nice and funny person and someone you get along well. The beach he gives his lessons has easy waves for learning and Danny gives good instructions. He first gives some instructions on the sand. This doesn't take much time but his instructions are so good that I got up on my first wave on my first try! At the end of the lessons we surfed together on one board and he lifted me up while on the board. If you're with Danny you can see he really loves his job and is really passionated about it! And he did even show me around and took me to some very cool places in the area of Waianae. He showed turtles, a cave and some other places to me. Ask him he knows great places to go that you won't find in a guide book. Meeting Danny was one of the best things on my Oahu trip. So call him for a lesson! It's worth it! read more

Danny is so skilled and professional that he makes your first time tandem surfing look effortless and beautiful. For thirty years I've wanted to try tandem surfing but it's not an activity you simply entrust to any random person. Having watched Danny on the beach with his clients, I observed how careful, thoughtful, and most off all, how safe he was with each person. I watched him ride with a little girl of seven and keep her both safe but gleeful. I watched him take care of people larger in size than he was. I knew then that not only was he extremely skilled but one who adapts to the person he was working with currently. What I didn't realize was how effortless he made the experience and how charming and kind he is. Of course, when you are at your ease in the water, it will show. I can't recommend Danny more highly - a safe, thoughtful, and inspiring instructor. Thank you for the ALOHA! read more

This was our daughters first trip to Hawaii and surfing was high on her list of things to do. We researched surfing lessons and chose Danny due to his many positive reviews. When we met him at the beach for her lesson he immediately made us feel right at home with his sense of humor, knowledge and background in surfing. After a brief instruction our daughter was in the water and was up on the board riding her first wave on her FIRST try and rode it all the way to the beach. The smile on her face was priceless.She was able to complete several more successful runs and finished the day riding tandem with Danny carrying her on his board. And after the lesson Danny showed us around the area beaches where we were able to see a sea turtle, told us about local culture and took us to Kaneana Cave. We would highly recommend Danny to anyone looking for a high quality and professional experience. read more

What can I say about Danny & West side surf lessons... To say This dude made our trip special would be a serious understatement. First off, my dad and I have never surfed before and wanted to give it a try so I called the # on the card to ask about pricing to which he replied that he would come to our house in Person to introduce himself. From the first minutes he had us all laughing and building confidence in ourselves with his charismatic/confident & respectful demeanor, before we were even near the board. Needless to say my dad (55) and myself (29) both got up on our first wave on our first attempt! If you wanna learn to surf, body/paddle board whatever, this is the man right here! + he gave us all the recommendations for great local things to do and see. Can't beat the price either.. I could go on for paragraphs but don't take my word for it, go see Danny, you will not regret it! read more

We meet Danny at a beach. He told us that the beach next to us had turtles and thought that our kids would like to see them (they did and it was great). We started talking and he told us he was a surf instructor and if we were interested look up his reviews on yelp and call him. After reading the reviews we set it up the next morning. The set up was easy and he said he would confirm in the morning if the waves were good. Danny is a great instructor. He got my daughter (15 years) up on the first try. She rode the wave all the way to the beach. It looked so easy I decided to try and I was surfing in no time. I tried surfing once before with out an instructor and it sucked (that was why I didnt plan on surfing). Danny makes it easy and fun. I wish we had planned it better so we could do a couple days with him. His rates are extremely fair and I highly recommend him. read more

Danny and Westside Surf were absolutely incredible--this was hands down one of the highlights of our trip. From the start, Danny responded to my inquiry right away, which set the tone for how professional and on top of everything he is. When we got there, his energy was just awesome--super positive, welcoming, and exactly what you want when you're trying something new (especially with kids). He was so patient with our group, made everyone feel comfortable, and gave us expert island advice along the way. The whole team was fantastic, and somehow... we ALL got up surfing! Such a fun, unforgettable experience. The beach itself was beautiful, and to top it off, we even saw a turtle out in the water--just unreal. And the drone photos and videos? Next level. Those are memories we'll have forever. Danny is seriously the best. Could not recommend him and Westside Surf more! read more

Thank you for making me and my fiancé feel like family.. We felt amazingly safe and comfortable with your personality and your skills as a waterman.. Being able to instruct and make us laugh is a talent that can not be taught.. The location was private and secluded, we felt safe and as if the whole beach was reserved just for me and my fiance.. It's good to know that there's a safe place to learn on the westside.. We as a couple loved your jokes and amazingly great equipment, but to top it all off we finally found these awesome hats we have been seeing at all the surf events.. At two hats for fifty bucks, I felt as if we got a great deal on a locally made product, on a locally owned brand.. You are a great inspiration as a true Hawaiian business man.. I would recommend you to everyone who wants to learn how to surf.. read more

I just had my first and only surfing lesson with the greatest surf instructor on the planet. I am 53 years old and when I saw instructor "Danny" teach others to surf, I was immediately awe struck by his effective teaching technique. Danny's infectious spirit and uplifting support is just part of his easy going teaching method. In just a few short lessons Danny's students were surfing all the way to the shoreline!!! After I witnessed this numerous times I just had to jump in with both feet. Needless to say, I was surfing in minutes, all the way to shore!! I must say that anyone learning to surf for the first time or for a refresher must learn with Danny as there trainer! The best surf teacher in the business. Aloha Danny and thanks for the memories! :-) Sincerely, William J. Dancil. read more

Westside surf lessons were great!! Danny texted us every morning for a few days to let us know when the waves would be good enough for us to come out, so we didn't have to waste our time. When it finally was a good day, we went out to meet him at the beach, where he gave us a quick lesson on shore and then got us into the water right away. Out of the 4 of us, 3 of us got up on the first try! Danny was a fantastic teacher, hilarious, and encouraging. I was quite nervous but he calmed my fears with his "no worries" attitude and just kept pushing me out into waves until I figured it out. He was genuinely excited about our successes and kept a fun atmosphere the whole time. Knowing he is also a lifeguard made us feel safe in the water with him. Would definitely go back to him again!! read more