Itinerary
Jump on the Surf School Bus and we will get you from wherever you're staying in Waikiki to the beach and up and riding! We offer a complimentary courtesy shuttle. Our knowledgeable staff will meet you at one of our convenient hotel pick-up locations. You’ll be stoked to ride in our air-conditioned, clean, easy-to-spot yellow Surf School Bus or white shuttle with our logo on the side. We will then shuttle you to our Ohana Surf Center located in the Waikiki Beach Marriott. From there you will get checked-in, geared up, will watch our safety presentation and then will be shuttled to the beach for some surfing!
Once by the ocean, you will meet your instructor and talk about your previous experience, swimming strength or any other concerns or conditions, then we’ll have you walk your high quality lesson boards to the beach. When you’re comfortable and ready, we leash ourselves to the board and into the water we go!
After the lesson, you’ll be taken back to the Ohana Surf Center where you can check out photographs, videos, or buy some merch for yourself or friends. Then after your purchases are made, we drive you back to one of our convenient drop off locations.
Stop At:
• Ohana Surf Project, 2699 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-4027
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2552 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
We offer courtesy pickup from Waikiki from our four standard pickup locations 10-45 minutes prior to your lesson time:
(1) Ilikai Hotel
(2) Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador Hotel
(3) Don Ho Lane Van Depot
(4) Hyatt Regency
For customers staying at the Ala Moana Hotel, Hale Koa Hotel, Kahala Hotel and Resort, The Ritz Carlton or The Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, we may be able to arrange a special pickup closer to the hotel with a notification call or email at least 24 hours in advance.
If either the customer or accompanying guest has a handicap or injury and needs to arrange a special pickup, please call or email us with 24 hours notice and we are more than happy to come directly to your hotel.
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Family lessons require at least one child 12 or younger and one of their parents. Additional family members may be added.
Wheelchair accessible
If a student needs to be on the same board as the instructor then the child will need his/her own private instructor. Often children 6 and under may be on a tandem lesson, although if older kids feel uncomfortable in the ocean, then a tandem lesson helps them feel safer and is recommended for them as well.
Stroller accessible
If any participants cannot swim please advise the staff ahead of time as a private lesson may be recommended.
If any participants have any medical conditions or injuries that we should be aware of please advise the staff ahead of time.
Near public transportation
If you are prone to seasickness, you may want to take a remedy you are accustomed to using about an hour before the lesson (talk to your doctor for recommendations).
Infants must sit on laps
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
These lessons are a ratio of 1 instructor for every 3/4 family members.
All of our written materials are also available in Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. We will do our best to accommodate, but cannot guarantee, Japanese, Korean, Spanish or Chinese speaking-instructors with enough advance notice.
Please come prepared for the lesson by wearing your bathing suit, bringing a towel and making sure to apply sunscreen ahead of time.
Complimentary transportation is available from select locations in Waikiki. Exact pick-up location and time will be emailed to you by the supplier.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Casey_C
This experience was one of our favorites from our trip! Our instructor was chill and helpful and we felt at ease the whole time. Something we’ll remember forever!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : Anita_L
The Ohana Surf Project was phenomenal to work with and their surf instructors are very experienced and professional. My 9 year old son enjoyed surfing with them so much we ended up booking a private surfing lesson for him a few days after. Would highly recommend for families!
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Janyll J
This is definitely the highlight of our family trip in Oahu. If you’re a first timer and never thought you could ever stand on surfboard, this is a must experience.
Thank you Ohana project for the very meaningful experience. Keep doing what you’re doing.
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Posted On : 2024-04-09
Posted By : Sherpa01502317903
Great experience with my 12 year old who wanted the opportunity to surf while in Oahu. Friendly, well organized instructors, easy logistics. My daughter loved it.
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Posted On : 2024-03-30
Posted By : Peter_Q
Great team, well organised and very responsive to our needs. The team ran a great surf lesson that accommodated people with a range of surfing experience. Would recommend this to anyone looking to surf in Hawaii for the first time.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29
Posted By : Jessica_C
Great experience. Well run, fun, and lots of instruction to ensure success and minimize risk of injury.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27
Posted By : Aimee G
This is the most organized surfing class I’ve ever seen. They show you a video explaining everything. They then do a warm up with you and teach you technique out of the water. They then have a great system of getting you surfing the waves. It was easy getting up on the boards with their techniques. We had a great morning. Our kids will never forget surfing in Waikiki.
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Posted On : 2024-03-26
Posted By : Aimee_A
This was the most organized surf lesson I have ever seen. The instructors were kind and patient. We had an unbelievable morning. I highly recommend it.
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Posted On : 2024-03-26
Posted By : stephbu2
This surfing experience was amazing! Cole and Ariel were so great with our family. We all caught so many waves and had a blast. We were able to borrow rash guards and water shoes for free. The location was super close to our hotel and their Surf Bus was super cute!
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Posted On : 2024-03-25
Posted By : Sarah_T
My family had a great time especially being first time surfers.
They only had excitement to share with us.
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Posted On : 2024-03-19
