Hawaiian Surfing Adventures

Hawaiian Surfing Adventures

Hawaiian Surfing Adventures
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Surfing & WindsurfingGear RentalsStand Up Paddleboarding
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Hanalei, Hawaii

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Travelers' Choice
2024

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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles429 reviews
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Yvonne F
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Family
What a great experience!!! The staff are incredible. So welcoming and kind in the shop.

David, our instructor, made my kiddos feel so comfortable and successful as they learned to surf for the first time. His knowledge of the water was very evident, navigating the stronger currents that day, directing my kids, and watching out for all the other surfers. He was constantly adapting to the situation and the kids ability, while making it look easy.

Can't recommend them enough! Thank you David and staff.
Written January 10, 2023
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Aloha family Thank you so much for your great comments. It does make all the difference in the world to take a lesson. Being able to watch the kids is just about as good as doing it yourself. Hope to see you all next trip. Take care Your Alapa Family and Crew
Written January 11, 2023
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MelodyH1971
Opelika, AL86 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Solo
Our 17 yr old daughter took one on one surf lessons from Miguel and he was fabulous! She surfed the first try though not real far! He was a great instructor.
Beautiful surroundings for photos and restrooms and place to change right by the bay where they surfed. This was the highlight of our vacation for her.
The actual building where you check in is not by where you surf and it is hard to find. They need a big sign!!! But the place you surf is just a block or two back from check in. The check in lady gives you great instructions on what all to do to park and directions to surfing area.
Written March 16, 2022
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Aloha Melody, Thank you so much for your nice comments. Looking forward to your return. Old sign is down temporarily and a new sign almost up. Yours, Alapa family and Crew
Written March 23, 2022
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Billy L
Coquitlam, Canada6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
Hawaiian Surfing Adventures is AMAZING and I recommend them to anyone visiting Hanalei! Service was very friendly and our instructor Cohl was the best! Patient, kind and made us Canadians feel like pros. Thank you Hawaiian Surfing Adventures... You were definitely a big part of one of best days here in Kauai!
Written March 18, 2023
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Aloha Canadian family. Shall tell Kohl you had a great time Thank you for your nice comments Looking forward to your return. Take care. Yours Alapa family and Crew
Written March 18, 2023
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Claudia M
Detroit19 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
My friend and I decided to take first time surfing lessons during our 50th birthday celebration girls’ trip to Hawaii. We could not have asked for a better experience! The location is stunning and perfect for beginners. And our guide, Evan, was fantastic. He was great at explaining the basics of how to get up on the board while we were still on the beach and let us know what to expect while we were in the water. He was very encouraging and we both we able to get up and ride some waves! It was an amazing experience and I highly recommend.
Written February 2, 2024
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Aloha and thank you so much for super comments Will tell Evan that he and surf lessons will be a memory along with your 50 th Have a great year and see you next year 🏄🏻‍♀️🏄🏻‍♀️ Yours Alapa Family and Crew
Written February 10, 2024
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M C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
The guide, Mitchell, was skilled and kind. He also went at a good pace for me, and knew so much history and lore about the area! It was fun to paddle with him and I felt I was in good hands with an experienced and supportive guide.
Written October 3, 2023
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Aloha Thank you so much for your nice comments The sport. The area. With Mitchell. Makes for a great experience. Come again next trip and take care. Yours Alapa Family and Crew
Written October 6, 2023
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Robyn R
22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Had a 2 person SUP lesson on the beautiful WaIniha River with Big Sean, who could also be called Big Patient Sean or Big Funny Sean. The great experience started with the most friendly fellow at the desk whose name I don't recall. Everything was 1 big smooth experience. Big Sean was knowledgeable, patient, and an excellent tour guide to the sites on the river. He made the beginners experience enjoyable and successful with his great Instructional skills and calm demeanor. Most definitely recommend this company!
Written September 1, 2022
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Aloha Family, Thank you so much for your nice comments. Sean Is tremendous in all the ways you mention. You were on Hanalei River though. And that was Uncle Kenny on the desk. Wainiha is further down past Hanalei. Looking forward to your return and take care until then. Yours, Alapa Family and Crew
Written September 6, 2022
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Tricia O
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Solo
The team at the surf shop were understanding of my need for a surf guide. I went out with Evan and he tailored the session to my ability, which was excellent. He has a great personality and is a great teacher and guide. So if your an experienced surfer but don’t have local knowledge, Hawaiian Surf Adventures and Evan can point you in the right direction and keep you safe.
Written October 27, 2022
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Aloha Thank you for your great comment. Evan is perfect for what you wanted and so glad it worked out. The instructors love teaching all levels but when folks like you come along and they can paddle out…they love that also. We’ll go again next time Yours ALAPA family and Crew.
Written November 10, 2022
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Sue4605
Omaha, NE218 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
We gave all our grandchildren and some of our adult children surf lessons for Christmas (knowing we’d be in Hanalei over the holidays together). This company worked so well with all their ages and everyone was able to stand up and surf to some extent before the lessons were over. They loved it!
Written January 4, 2020
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Doug
Encinitas, CA13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
We are retired and Scott got my wife to ride a wave all the way to the shore - need I say more?! I can only speak for Scott as an instructor. He took a lot of time intensely instructing on shore. But if we did what he told us to do it really worked! All logistics went smoothly. We went out at 8 am as they suggested which was good because it started to get crowded.
Written February 4, 2020
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Victoria H
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
Sean was the best instructor! He was very detailed, anticipated our questions, and made sure we were having fun. I had never surfed before. My boyfriend had taken a few unsuccessful lessons in the past. Sean made it easy for us. We both got up on almost every attempt!
Written December 11, 2023
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Aloha great you had Sean Very hard to beat. We are so lucky to have wonderful instructors that “have a knack for it” Looking forward to getting you back out there next time Yours Alapa Family and Crew
Written December 23, 2023
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