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.

WOW! Double WOW, one-of-a-kind, outdoor adventure for…read moreanyone! Chad and his assistant Gabe were the perfect hosts for our paddle boarding evening, complete with sea turtle viewing & an awesome fireworks display! These guys were friendly, patient and smart! After a quick paddle boarding lesson, we had ample time to practice, sitting, kneeling or standing up on our boards, get wet & have FUN! Although it was exciting to get closeups of sea turtles swimming up to us, the fireworks show viewed while on our paddle boards in the water was the perfect finale! OMG! Thank you again Chad and Gabe for the event of a lifetime!

This was the very first paddleboarding experience for me and my two boys (ages 8 and 10), and it…read moreended up being one of the most memorable highlights of our Hawaii vacation! Chad was an outstanding guide--friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly familiar with the area. He taught us the basics of balancing, paddling, and navigating the water, and within just a few minutes we were confidently paddling alongside him. We explored the river during the evening and sunset, surrounded by beautiful scenery, calm waters, and amazing views. One of our favorite parts was spotting turtles and fish while paddling. Chad also took great photos and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe throughout the entire adventure. As a parent, I really appreciated how relaxed and family-friendly the experience was. It wasn't dangerous or intimidating at all--it was simply fun, active, and unforgettable. The boys loved it so much that my older son told me he wanted to work for Chad when he grows up so he could do this every day! That made me laugh, but it also showed just how much of an impact this experience had on them. If you're looking for an outdoor activity that is fun, safe, memorable, and suitable for all ages, I highly recommend Chad and Nocturnal Adventures. It was money well spent and one of the best family experiences we've had together.

Nyle was an amazing guide! We had such a great time! She was super accommodating and helped my…read moresister who was nervous to snorkel and she stayed by her side the entire time. We saw fish and even got to see two turtles!! Definitely would recommend!!!

I feel like we lucked into having the best experience of all the people we saw in Hanauma Bay that…read moreday. Nyle was the difference maker - I felt sorry for everyone else who only got to see what was in close. She showed us so much more and we had a great time. Nyle was everything you'd want in a guide and she even sent us great photos and videos afterward. If you aren't going to snorkel with Nyle, I would recommend doing something else.

We had such an amazing experience with Aloha Beach Services! We did a private group surf lesson…read morewith Fritz, and he was an incredible instructor. He was funny, encouraging, and made sure everyone felt confident throughout the lesson. By the end, all 5 of us were successfully standing up on our boards! ‍ It was such a fun experience, and we couldn't have asked for a better instructor or group lesson. Highly recommend Aloha Beach Services and Fritz to anyone looking to learn how to surf on vacation!

The same momona Japanese older guy giving attitude again. I tried to give this business another…read moretry and they are so lazy. Yelling at me to bring the board back to the rack, instead of helping and speaking nicely. These SUP boards are either water logged or made of crappy materials, as they are way heavier than most SUPs(touring, racing, etc...). You sit around and don't do anything to help.

Big wave Dave's has amazing coffee also hidden gems inside…read moreDelicious, breakfast sandwiches amazing crêpes awesome pizza , chill spot dining room area just YES Also good looking mugs

Do not buy their Groupon, it has blackout dates that include most of the year. Better off looming…read moresomewhere else for a good deal on surface lessons.

Waikiki beach rentals at inexpensive prices. Spent 2 days…read moreon the beach out front of Outrigger Reef Waikiki, and rented 2 chairs and an umbrella on both days for $50/day. Super reasonable. You can also rent per hour. They have tons of beach toys too, like stand up paddle boards, kayaks, ect. The guys that work the stand are super nice and helpful. Get there early though, as the beach fills up quick.

Great day at the beach! We rented an umbrella with 2 lounge chairs (they come together as a set)…read morefor $40/half day. Affordable and very convenient. They also have surfboards, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and boogie boards. Booked everything online in advance. Chaz was great, nice aloha spirit brah! Highly recommend these guys.

Jared is a rockstar! Great guy. He was super fun, kind and great with our 10 year old kid. We…read morepaddle boarded and had a blast. He told us lots of fun stories and facts along the way. God bless him and his family. Wonderful aloha spirit

Niki took me and my two boys (6&8) out stand up paddle boarding. She took her time to teach us how…read moreto paddle and position ourselves. Niki pointed out all the wildlife and took pictures of us too! The kids loved seeing the turtles. It was a great experience and we hope to be back in the future!

When we were looking for surfing lessons on Oahu, Mickeys Surf School stood out to us. Lots of…read morepositive reviews of how he worked with families, and reasonable prices. We are so glad we went with Mickey. Mickey was really amazing with our kids. They tend to be shy, but he was so friendly and they had fun with him almost instantly. It was their first surf lesson, and they had a blast. It was one of the best highlights of our visit. Our kids love telling people about it. Great instructior, great lesson, and great experience for a good price! Thank you, Mickey! Can't wait to return someday.

Our experience with Mickey made our trip. He introduced my 4-year old to surfing in such a gentile…read moreand thoughtful way, ensuring a safe and positive experience. We scouted out all the options for instructors and Mickey is by far the best and highest quality. In our case, he also went out of his way to share his time early in the morning to allow for best possible conditions. My son came out of the experience with a new friend, asking when he gets to surf with Mickey again. He also had a creative Go Pro set up that documented the whole experience. Mickey is special and has a natural way with kids (and people). We are so thankful we met him, let alone surfed with him.

Quick and friendly set up, check them out for your beach needs, easy online booking .read more

The men who worked there renting the chairs and umbrellas were very disrespectful and lied on…read moreanother guest. Guests were leaving at 1:00 pm and they had the sold out sign up. We informed them that guests were leaving and that we could purchase their chairs and umbrella. The cut off time to rent is 3:45. They kept saying they were sold out. The guest allowed us to take their chairs because they were paid for already. When we got in the water the men took the chairs and umbrella. Then lied on a different guest and said that they rented them and said they didn't need them anymore. The worker constantly lied in my face and said he was ready to go home. Also said they collect all of the equipment at 4:30. So, he doesn't get off until 4:30-5, why would he feel the need to take the equipment. A liar and disrespectful. Terrible experience.

It was our first time surfing and we were comfortable and had so much fun…read more Coach and the entire team was amazing. I was the oldest in the group (including my kids) and Coach and Ryan were super attentive and ensured that I didn't get hurt and enjoyed myself. The team promoted connection that made the entire group of first time surfers and total strangers comfortable and supporting each other. From the time we checked in until the check out, every staff member was friendly and professional.

Excellent communication, rate quoting and responsiveness. Helped me with available times, getting…read morethe lesson booked and getting the payment paid, all in a time-sensitive way since I arrived in Oahu on Monday, was staying the week, but hadn't made advance bookings. Emily made sure all my questions were answered, advising what to wear (I asked), and what to bring to the beach, versus leave up at the shop. Amazing!! Some downsides: it's a BIG group! Even though we got semi-private lesson (1 instructor for the 2 of us), you're still taking the lesson amidst the rest of the "school"(...which for us, was 2 school buses filled with students. Maybe 25 people?) You're then all having your lesson in the same area of water, so imagine 30 beginners all on surf boards confined to a limited area on the water. I didn't love this part. You're assigned an instructor (and each of course has his/her own personality). The instructors were all great: coaching you through the positions, picking the waves for you, pushing you off into them to gather speed, and calling out when to "paddle" then "up". But each instructor inherently comes with a personality and if you get a less aggressive one, you might end up waiting for all the other students to get their turn before you get to go. Then (this part was unexpected)...you have to win all the way across, to get out of the "surf lane" of all 25 beginner surfers, before you can win back out to get in line for your next try. It was a lot of swimming for not a lot of surf trials which really tires you out. By 5 runs, I'd had enough. I have had one lesson before (which I absolutely LOVED!!) but it wasn't as part of a big school, it was just me, and one other student, and the instructor. And there was no 25-50 ft "surf lane" that you had to swim across after each attempt to get out of the way of the other students. this extra swimming ate into a lot of surfing time I think. Anyway, good experience, but I wouldn't do it again in this way. Actually, I'm not even sure I'd do it again at all. I ended up buying the photo footage because I'm so sure I'm off surfing now...so might as well buy the photos, as I'll probably never do it again. That's not how I felt after my 1st experience a few years ago in a different format.