Hulakai Surf & Paddle — Local services in Hawaii

🌟 Exceptional Experience with Hulakai Rentals and Tours! 🌟

Hulakai offers everything you need to make the most of your time on the Big Island. Their rental selection is extensive and includes high-quality stand-up paddleboards, surfboards, and kayaks — all in excellent condition. The staff ensures you’re set up with exactly the right gear for your adventure, and they provide clear instructions so you feel confident from the start.

What truly sets Hulakai apart is their outstanding tours. The guides are locals with deep knowledge of the ocean and Hawaiian culture, adding a unique, meaningful dimension to every outing. Whether you’re looking to explore calm waters or try something more adventurous, the team makes sure you have a safe, fun, and unforgettable experience.

The customer service here is fantastic, with a welcoming team that treats you like family. They offer personalized advice on the best spots for paddling or surfing and make sure you have all the guidance you need to enjoy your time to the fullest. If you’re planning a water adventure on the Big Island, Hulakai should be...

I recently moved to the Big Island from Colorado so naturally I was in need of some new ocean toys. Did some research on where to buy a surf board and paddle board. I wanted good quality, locally made and a locally owned store. I’d been in Hulakai Surf and Paddle a couple of times and thought they’d meet my expectations. I was wrong…they CRUSHED my expectations! Lyrics helped me pick out a longboard and answered all of my questions. Helped ensure that I had the proper fin and walked me (a kook) through the options. Never any pressure to buy and never tried to upsell. I was so pleased I came back later that day and they helped outfit me with a paddle board. The boards are high quality craftsmanship and look amazing!! Everyone was so friendly, knowledgeable and kind. Lyrics is one of the nicest people I’ve met on the island; aloha spirit for sure!! I’ll be back here again and...

Cute surf clothing shop but I do not recommend going here to rent snorkel gear. A one day rental is much more expensive than smaller, local shops ($20/day), the interaction felt very rushed and I didn’t have the chance to check the snorkels before we left (the employee didn’t have us try anything on, it was only put in a bag). When I got my snorkel gear out to put it on, it was so scratched I couldn’t use it for the manta ray night snorkel. We used snorkel shops on other islands to help inform us on the best snorkel locations, conditions for the day, tips and tricks etc.. and the employee we worked with here had no information for us. They also don’t supply maps or de-fog solution (they only spray it once). I would suggest supporting a local snorkel shop instead. Despite that, this store has cute surf clothing and the employee...