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Learn to surf with our certified professional surf instructors. HLSI is the #1 recommended Big Island Surf School, established in 1998. Our instructors are certified by the American Red Cross and trusted by the Make A Wish foundation and Full Life Hawaii. Safety and satisfaction are our top prioreties. Surf with HLSI- the experience of riding a hawaiian wave will last a lifetime!
Exclusive Private Guided Tours of the Kona or Kohala Coast >>
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Surfing is the ancient tradition of the Hawaiians and the feeling of riding an ocean wave last a lifetime.
Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors (H.L.S.I.) is committed to perpetuating the heritage of surfing and the Hawaiian culture with aloha and a safety first attitude.
As Hawaii Lifeguard Surf Instructors (HLSI), we live and work amidst of the ocean sports environment. HLSI surf lessons and coaching programs were born through our passion for the sport and experience in ocean safety. We promote surfing, lifesaving, training, observation skills, and above all, a safety-first attitude.
On that foundation (awareness in water safety), HLSI promotes the skills necessary to learn and progress in the sport of surfing. Your instructor will have a minimum of 15 years experience surfing and holds a current certification with the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and Ocean Water Rescue.©
Recommended
beginner course
Adults ages 11+ only
Small Classes of 1-3 people per instructor
1.5hrs- 68.00 pp
2.5hrs- 98.00 pp
Retail $120.00
Manditory for
Ages 3-10 years old
One on One lesson
*Under 50 lbs
taught on same
board as instructor
for added safety
1.5hrs- 98.00 pp
2.5hrs - 175.00 pp
2.5hrs- 175.00 pp
Retail $75.00
Recommended for
advanced surfers
One on One Instruction
Hard Board Upgrade
available +$25 fee
2.5hrs- 175.00pp
Private paired instruction
Ages 11+ Only
2 students with certified
surf instructor
1.5hrs- 173.00
2.5hrs- 295.00
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Take a Private Guided Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Tour of beautiful Wai'aha Bay and the Ali'i Dr. Coastline. Explore 2 miles of Kona Coast on a Kayak or S.U.P. Board. Tour through Ali'i Drive and swim with the dolphins or snorkel around the open ocean reefs with your private group and certified lifeguard instructor. A Safe Family Fun Eco- Friendly adventure.
6 people max private
guided ocean tours
No large Groups
No crowded Beaches
All Ages
1 hour or 2 hour Tours
$55.00 1hrs
$95.00 2hrs
Tour the Kohala Coast and explore the more secluded surf breaks by traveling off road.
Most surf breaks along the Kohala Coast are accessible by 4x4 transportation only.
Your private surf guide will make sure to get you to the best surfing breaks along Kohala's coastline.
2hr Tour- $250.00 base price
per person rate
+$100.00 destination fee for Kohala Coast Tours only
+$99 each added
hour pp
Tour the Kona Coast and explore surf breaks within a 10 mile stretch of the Kona Coast.
Locations are easy access and surfers are able to enjoy multiple breaks in a close proximity to each other.
Your private surf guide will take you to the best surfing breaks along Kona's coastline depending on your skill level.
2hr Tour- $250.00 base price per person rate
+$99 each added hr pp
Hardboard rentals are available at added rate.
*Add transportation or meals to customize tour.
Let HLSI and our Exclusive Private Guided Surf tours make your surfing experience on the Big Island an epic adventure you will never forget!
Explore various surf breaks as we take
you to the best locations the Big Island
has to offer.
Private Guides are completely
exclusive and tours can be customized*
* Transportation, and Meals can be added
and other drinks or beach gear. Soft top surf boards ranging from 8-11ft in length are included. Hardboard/ shortboard uprades are also available.
Lessons held at Kahalu'u Beach Park,
located just 5 minutes away or 3.5 miles
south of HLSI HQ.
Driving Directions to HLSI Head Quarters:
Off of HWY 11 in KAILUA-KONA locate
PALANI Rd.
Turn DOWN onto PALANI Road and continue
onto ALI'I DRIVE.
*ALI"I DR. is the highway along the Kona Coast.
Follow ALI'I DR. for 1 miles SOUTH until you
see the oceanfront hotel- "Royal Kona Resort"
Continue on for .1 miles until you reach the
"Kona Reef" Hotel
Continue on for 1 block until you reach the
pedestrian cross walk ing zone.
Turn left at the cross walk zone through the orange gates into the free public beach parking lot just across the street from Honls- Ali'i Cove Beach
Surf Lessons Hawaii is located adjacent to the parking lot. Look for our yellow sign and red flags.
→You will need to provide your own transportation from the office to Kahalu'u Beach Park. 3 miles South.
*Transportation Not Included or to be Provided
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Give the perfect Gift any time of year! A Hawaiian Surf Lesson Gift Certificate from HLSI .
It's Simple! Our gift certificates are specially made and perfect for any occasion. All certificates are sent via First Class Priority Mail and should arrive within 3-4 business days.
Please allow up to 24 hrs. to process and ship all orders.
*An email order form will be sent to you to complete your purchase.
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Just $3.00(USD) for S&H
Capt. Bob's Sportfishing Charters- Kona Coast
Experience high adventure fighting giant marlin in Kona Hawaii's tropical seas.
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Your HLSI Team Photographer. Veiw and purchase your surfing photos online by surf date .
Millers Snorkel & Surf- Kona Hawaii
When it comes to snorkel in Hawaii, our customers come first and they come back! In the business for 15 years. Same location for 8 years. Locally owned and operated. Kona, Hawaii.
Orchidland Surfboards- Hilo Hawaii
Orchidland Surf Shop offers the largest selection of surfboards and body boards on the island as well as a terrific variety of quality beach apparel and accessories for men and women.
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The Best Island Guide Books for visitors and kama'aina.
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75-5909 Alii Drive
Kailua-Kona HI 96740
Call: 808-324-0442
Fax: 808-324-0332
HLSI is a family owned & operated surf school. Serving Kailua-Kona for more than 13 years.
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