Beach Boy Hale @Surf In The City Waikiki — Local services in Hawaii

These guys were positioned on the beach near Outrigger Reef Hotel, they sell Maui Jim sunglasses as well as book surf lessons, the booth is run by a surly South American type just so you don't confuse booths selling lessons. I booked a group lesson for $65 and to my surprise was walked all the way up to the Duke Statue part of the beach. The instructor did not look impressed when he saw me (I am over 40 female), I was placed in a class with three kids. Things went ok until on my second wave my board flipped over, the boards are very large and very heavy and it took me ages to flip it back over. Meantime the instructor was nowhere to be seen, I am quite a good swimmer but someone less able could have become exhausted and been in serious trouble as there was no one around for a full 15 minutes. On my next attempt I actually managed to stand up so that was good and gave me some confidence. Soon after another learner surfed right over my head, lucky I ducked in time or would have lost my head. I decided at that point to leave the water as I did not feel that we were being safely supervised. Next time I would book a private with another company and with a female, I later saw an African American or possibly Brazilian girl from another school instructing some nervous Japanese girls and she was doing an amazing job keeping them under her close supervision, she even got them standing up. I'll be looking for her. Forget these guys if you are want a...

Me and my wife came to Hawaii for our honey moon and we both have always wanted to surf. Our Surf instructor was the owner Ron for a private lesson and he was awesome!! Me and my wife got up the first time and actually got up like 5 times each. Ron was super friendly and knew a lot about surfing. He took us where all the waves were and even gave us a push each time to get us going. He also gave us recommendation on some great places to eat around the area. if you're coming to Waikiki beach and want to take surf lessons I wouldn't go anywhere else than beach boy hale. Prices are the best in town for lessons and pictures and Ron and his staff...

Easily located at the entrance to the beach off Kalia Road, these guys are friendly and knowledgable. Seen as they were cheaper than most for more time out there I signed up for surf lessons for the first time and had an instructor named Serge. Cool and laid back he took me through the basics and away we went. He made me feel fully confident and I got up first time. Managed to squeeze in quite a few runs and he even pushed back time a little as well. His enthusiastic attitude made the experience. Kaylenn was the photographer and got some awesome shots which are affordable as well. 5 Stars and I would highly recommend them to...