Best place in Hanalei to rent a paddle board or a surfboard. We checked several other spots first,…read moreand everywhere else either had much higher prices or a bunch of restrictions and hidden fees (like charging $100 just to put a board on your car roof). None of that here. They have very reasonable prices, good-quality boards, and the staff helps you choose the right size board and paddle. We paid only $30 per person for a half-day SUP rental and $25 for a full day surfboard rental, which is a great deal for this area. One thing I'd recommend though - double-check that the staff actually secures the rope when they strap the boards to your car. The employee didn't want our help, but a few minutes into the drive the boards started coming loose. Luckily, we had a Jeep Wrangler with an open roof, so we were able to hold them. Turned out the ropes weren't even properly tied, just kinda thrown on. Hopefully this was just a one-off, especially since they do keep your card on file in case anything happens to the boards. Overall though best prices and conditions in town. Definately recommend!

We actually walked around quite a bit before ending up here. Checked a few spots, compared prices,…read moretalked to people -- the usual process. And honestly, I'm really glad we landed on this place. They offered us the best deal we found: $30 per paddleboard, no pressure, no weird upselling. Everything was explained clearly, calmly, and with patience. The boards were in good condition, nothing sketchy. They helped us load everything onto the car and made sure it was secured properly, which sounds small, but after a long day -- that matters. The whole experience felt easy. No rush, no attitude, no "tourist trap" vibe. Just people who know what they're doing and treat you with respect. After that, we had an amazing time out on the river. Peaceful water, beautiful views -- exactly what we came for. Four hours flew by without even noticing. If I'm back on the island, I won't even think twice. I'll come straight here. $30 for 4 hours, solid boards, good people, zero stress. That's all I need. Highly recommend.

My self and gf had a great surf lesson with Kai and Phoenix who was teaching group alongside us…read more As two people who have never surfed before I couldn't believe it when we caught our first waves. Both instructors were terrific and we would definitely request them next time we come. See you guys next year!

Excellent time with our instructor Zack (sp?). My daughters almost 6 and I am not of youth and we…read morewere both surfing in less than 5 minutes. Great fun intro to surfing and I can't wait to do it again . Hanalei bay is an epic spot!!

Great time highly recommend these very nice folks. My daughter had a very good time and it was a…read morereasonable price.

Screw this place and especially the manager Tucker who charged 15% over the only marked price…read more(which was the msrp) on an item because it scanned higher it it's system. Every other store I've been to would do the right thing and sell at the marked price. The mistake was that store's, not mine. So dishonest and horrible customer service. Puts a bad vibe on the whole trip. Theres so many other places with the same stuff that have friendly and honest purveyors of surf apparel. Go across the street.

The instructor, Jeremiah, was terrific. He really takes care of the students. Also, an ex-marine he…read moreis, he makes you feel very safe and well-protected on water. Val, SF Bay Area

Kawika is the best spiritual surfing guide in Hanalei Bay! His knowledge of the Pacific, Hawaiian…read moreislands and culture of Kauai made for an amazing experience for my wife and I. Mahalo nui loa

Our 12 year-old daughter had an amazing time with Aloha Surfing School today. The instructors were…read moreknowledgeable, supportive and upbeat. Excellent time if you need surf lessons on Kauai!

Such a great experience!! 5 kids and 2 adults all were able to get up on surfboards even the little…read morekids (6 and 7 years old) would totally recommend!

The lush mountains, gentle waves and bay breeze will just take your breath away. We loved coming…read morehere and felt a sense of peace and appreciation for the beauty of Hanalei Bay. It helps that the drive into the area already has you impressed and in aw struck wonder. It is absolutely gorgeous on the north side of the island! As far as the beach itself, it is super kid friendly. Shallow waters for yards and yards! If you're on the right side of the beach it is shallow even past the pier. With gentle yet large enough waves for you to boogie board or surf. The pier is a beautiful way to take in the scenery and if you're brave enough, jump off of. My kids loved it! There are bathrooms and outdoor shower. A taco truck on site. A great beach day!! The only downside. The time of year we came, there were a ton of gnats. It might have been because of the rain. Other than that this beach was perfect.

If you come to Kauai, you have to head up to North Shore and visit Hanalei beach. A beautiful beach…read morefull of white sand, clear waters, and an amazing backdrop scenery of lush, tropical jungles. The protected bay offers nice, calm waters for swimming and other water activities. And there are lifeguards stationed at designated areas throughout the beach. You can also walk down the pier where you'll find people diving into the deeper parts of the water, fishing, or just taking pictures of the beautiful scenery. There are the occasional bits of wood washed up onto shore. So be careful where you step when walking barefoot. A public lot is available for free parking, however it does fill up fast. You can also park along the curb in the residential areas.

Keo and Ethan were awesome from the moment met them. Smiles and fun the whole time. 9 kids got up…read moreon their first try and none had ever surfed before. Highly highly recommended and awesome experience we will never forget.

Just got back from a 2 week Christmas/New Year trip to Kauai with my family. My dad decided it was…read moretime for my sisters and him to try surfing for the first time. We booked out surfing lesson before we left CA, but ended up switching the day (which they were fine with). Drew was our instructor and he was very helpful and patient with us, he also said that he's able to get everyone to stand up on the board (which turned out to be true for all of us!). Hanalei was a great place to learn because the beach is shallow and the waves weren't too big. I had a great time and would definitely recommend surf lessons through Kauai North Shore Surfing School, especially with Drew. The lesson was $60 a person, 4 people per lesson, and lasted for 2 hrs, definitely plenty of time to get up on a wave. We had so much fun we decided to book stand up paddle board lessons with Drew a few days later. It was at 8am (less wind) and consisted of a quick lesson, paddle boarding on a river (beautiful) and then Drew took us out on the ocean for a the end (it was pretty hilarious when all of us fell off once the water wasn't flat). All in all it made for a great time and I would definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to try surfing in a beautiful and friendly environment.

We enjoyed checking out this side of the island this time. It was kind of tricky to find parking…read morebut just be patient and you'll find some. We ended up finding a spot on the street and walked down an alley to the beach. Didn't need an umbrella here as there are plenty of shade trees right on the beach. So beautiful and relaxing. It is very popular and busy, but you only really notice that in the water because of everyone wanting to snorkel. The snorkeling was really cool here! Some of the best I've seen! I spent a lot of time in the water, but tried not to go too far out as the tide can be a little tricky here in some parts as well. A must-see when on Kauai!

One of the secret, beautiful beaches in Kauai. This is the…read moreplace that is depicted in the musical " South Pacific" or the famous fictional place "Bali Hai". Use Makua Beach /hAena state beach park to park is the access you can use to get to tunnels beach! Once you get there it's super gorgeous! Definitely worth the 1 hour drive from lihue for a sunrise/sunset in Kauai!

I recently returned from a week in Kauai's north shore and used this company for both surfing and…read morestand up paddle (SUP) lessons. They did a did a wonderful job teaching me and my wife how to SUP. We took both the intro and advanced course and had a great time. I have to disclose I live in California and have been surfing for about 20 years. When I got to Hanalei Bay, I wanted someone with patience and better teaching skills than me - I had been trying to teach my wife unsuccessfully for several years. We ended up with Keo, who is a former professional surfer. He had my wife standing up within one lesson and she really enjoyed herself. I also liked the meet up location, because it was convenient and quick to get to, and had all the gear. Here's the website & pricing. http://www.kauaisurflessons.com/

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Wonderful Experience! 10/10 would recommend to a friend. Our Instructor/Guide, Benny was quick…read morewith a smile, generous with patience and insightful in guidance. My wife and I both got up on the hydrofoil. The equipment was in excellent (good as new) condition. If you have ever wanted to try this sport, do not pass up the opportunity. Definitely give E-Foil Kaua'i spin.

Benny took my teenage daughter and I out for our first time Efoiling. Benny is a professional and…read moreawesome instructor. he had us up and floating in no time. it was a great experience my daughter and I will be enjoying our memories for a long time. thanks again Benny