Star Beachboys

They treated us like family! The surfing instructor was awesome , he had our family up on those boards enjoying every moment, with gentle encouragement and lots of patience. Our boys can't stop smiling. Thank you Star Beachboys for giving us such wonderful memories. We will definitely be coming back soon!

The Star Beachboys crew is awesome. I've been trying to "self teach" for a year and a half, never been able to stand up on my board. Kalani (sorry if I misspelled that) was able to coach me and about eight waves in I was riding no problem. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to learn no matter the age!

Really good experience, renting surfboards from this place. Good prices and great service they helped us put away our boards when we were finished.

Great instructors, the two guys and our instructor Vee were all great! I love Vee! She had such a positive vibe and just a very friendly demeanor, showing people what Aloha spirit is like! I also appreciated how the surfboards were already on the beach, so we didn't have to carry them across the street, saving up some energy to surf. The surfboards they had were really long foam boards, which provided stability for beginners but they also had some real surfboards for rent at an affordable price. Also, it's in the heart of waikiki 2 blocks across from the Duke statue so it's pretty easy to find. Although there's a very small parking lot next to it, don't expect to have any parking space, so arrive early and have a back up parking plan, or walk or Uber. After we paddled out to the water where it's still kind of shallow enough for the instructors to stand on, they would give us a push for some momentum so we could catch the waves. I didn't know it was so important, because by myself, I couldn't paddle fast enough to catch the wave and I missed a few and one of the instructors was teasing me which is kind of funny haha.I would've rated five stars but the receptionist was not very friendly especially on the phone, but a little better in person I guess. I know they are busy, but she could still be a little more friendly. If you can get past that or if you're lucky enough that she sounds friendly to you, this is a great surfing school!

I had a disappointing experience with Star-Beach Boys during a private lesson. Despite their positive reviews, my interaction with them was unpleasant from the start. The lady at the front desk was cold and indifferent towards customer needs. My instructor was particularly awful. He was mean, condescending, and showed little attention to my learning. Upon introducing myself, he initially called me "sir" and quickly corrected himself to "ma'am," despite there being no ambiguity about my gender. This was unnecessary and disrespectful.During the lesson, I struggled to follow instructions and needed my glasses, which I had to leave behind. This further hindered my progress. Despite my best efforts, the instructor accused me of being "negative" and scolded me for not following his instructions.Once we were in the water, he left me to fend for myself, only occasionally telling me to "stand up" when a wave approached. He continuously referred to me as "brah," which felt demeaning and uncomfortable. Meanwhile, I observed other instructors being more hands-on and engaging with their students.After the lesson, when I expressed satisfaction with my performance, he responded with a dismissive "yeah, you did okay." This lack of encouragement was disheartening. Given the numerous options available, I deeply regret choosing Star-Beach Boys for my lesson.

We had a great lesson with Oka (Ako?) - an older gentleman - for a semi private lesson. It was our first time surfing and he made sure we caught a couple of good waves before sending us off. He was friendly and got us in the water quick! Perhaps could have been a bit more welcoming, especially for learners who may not bode well with frustration. But we were able to get the hang of it with his instruction and had a great time overall! We bought photos from a photographer they partnered with for $20 per person for the full reel of photos he took. We'll definitely rent boards from here next time we're at Waikiki!

Highly recommend for the group lessons. After checking in at the store, we walked about 5 min to the beach where the surf boards were. After a few pointers we took to the waters and got started right away. I had Todd as my instructor who was fun and very helpful. He wanted to make sure we caught as many waves as possible and corrected our form while we were paddling back or waiting for the waves. I want to give them 5 stars but when I returned a different day, the check-in person was very standoffish. It was a different person than before, and she was quite rude when I was inquiring about the surfboard rentals. It was so awkward that my friend and I didn't really know how to respond.

My husband and I had the best surfing lesson with Kalani. For a patient, generous, and encouraging instructor! It was the nicest hour of our trip thus far.

kalani teacher, friend, brother you da best of da best. many mahalos ‍,dave and elizabeth garciaventura county, califor

Amazing experience I really liked the instructor Danny and he really explained and corrected me which I loved! Will be coming back for sure !!! Thank you Nino