Learn to paddle and ride waves with coaching tailored to your level
Up to 2 hours
Paddleboard, paddle, transport
Learn stand-up paddleboarding techniques tailored to your experience level, from first-time fundamentals to advanced refinement. Head into the water with instruction and equipment provided.
-We’ll pick you up from one of our four convenient pickup locations in Waikiki and shuttle you to our shop located within the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa. Or you will meet directly at our shop to get checked in for your lesson.
Once at our shop you will get checked in, geared up. (10-15 minutes)
From there you will be shuttled to our beach location and your lesson will begin. (up to 2 Hours)
After the lesson you’ll be taken back to our shop to view some of your footage. At our shop you will have the opportunity to purchase your footage or some merchandise. (10-15 minutes)
-After your purchases are made, we will drop you back off at one of our four pickup locations in Waikiki. Or you can leave directly from our shop!
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 48 hours before your lesson. Bookings for 9 or more require 72 hours' notice. No-shows and participant reductions within the cancellation window are charged in full. Rescheduling 4–48 hours before the lesson has a 20% fee; rescheduled lessons are not eligible for refunds.
Product ID: TGADKT
Arrive wearing swimwear and reef-safe sunscreen, and bring a towel. You may also want a change of clothes.
Yes. Each participant age 18 and older must sign their own waiver and registration form. A parent or guardian must sign for anyone under 18.
Tell the staff ahead of time if you or anyone in your group cannot swim. A private lesson may be required.
Ohana Surf Center, Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel, 184 Paoakalani St, Honolulu, HI 96815
First-time surfers consistently rave about getting up on waves within their first 10-15 minutes, even those who were initially nervous about their ability to learn. The instructors here—names like Mark, Keikai, Kevin, Luke, and Jayden come up repeatedly—have a gift for breaking down technique into simple, actionable steps while keeping the vibe relaxed and encouraging. The photography package seems to be a popular add-on that captures those milestone moments, and the shuttle service makes logistics surprisingly easy for visitors staying in Waikiki hotels. The teaching approach works: nearly everyone reports standing on their first wave, with instructors actively watching and giving real-time corrections that help students improve throughout the lesson. A couple of reviewers felt their private lessons didn't offer enough personal attention or independence, particularly when combined with group sessions, and one noted the time in water felt shorter after accounting for safety videos and travel to the beach. That said, the overwhelming majority describe patient, supportive instruction that makes beginners feel safe while having genuine fun. The laid-back Hawaiian vibe might feel slightly disorganized at first, but most find it becomes part of the charm once you're out on the water catching waves.
Such an amazing experience. The instructors were friendly and very knowledgeable. Everyone in our group stood up multiple times and we have no surf experience, the instructors were super personalized and gave us tips to help improve our form.
Lindsey Roynon
June 27, 2026
Such an amazing experience. The instructors were friendly and very knowledgeable. Everyone in our group stood up multiple times and we have no surf experience, the instructors were super personalized and gave us tips to help improve our form.
Lindsey Roynon
June 27, 2026
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