Do you live in Waikiki?

No, I don't live in Waikiki.

You don't go to a 'school', there are booths set up here and there along the beach where they offer lessons right then and there. I think it's like $75 for a few hours. There are other things like the water trikes that you can rent too, think those were $50 for an hour.

Rent a car and drive around the island...explore a little (it only takes about an hour to drive from one end to the other) You can rent a car for about $60 a day...come on- it's vacation in Hawai'i!

I live in Hawaii, and go to Waikiki often. Most of the stands set up on Waikiki Beach teach surfing. I personally think you could find better surfing elsewhere, because Waikiki is so crowded and the waves aren't very strong. It still is one of the top spots for surfing, so there is a lot of places that teach well. Most of the teachers are local and have been surfing their whole life. Most of the schools offer private and group lessons. You can probably get private lessons- just you and your friend.

P.S. Reserve spots a day in advance. Better safe than sorry!

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I don't live in Wakiki now, but I have, as well as on the Big Island. I recommend the stand at the Outrigger Reef Hotel, as you can sign up for surf lessons, outrigger canoe rides, catamaran rides and other tours, and they are very reasonable and friendly. Very professional and knowledgable.

You can book ahead with Barefoot's Cashback Tours. They offer a surf school with firefighter instructors.

been there 2 times but Ohio is home!

No but I would like to.

i'm planning to

No I don't but good luck!!

no