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What Else to do in Honolulu

What Else to do in Honolulu (aside from surfing)

As Waikiki’s top rated surf school, our instructors are frequently asked for insider tips on what to do in Honolulu…aside from surfing, of course. To be honest, it’s impossible to narrow it down, especially when enjoyment of experiences is completely subjective. Are you a solo traveler in search of adventure? A couple on their honeymoon seeking an experience to bring you even closer together in nature? A family of five with kids’ ages ranging from rambunctious tot to fickle teen? Perhaps you’re a pair of empty-nesters on the island for the first time without kids in tow? Or maybe you’re retirees seeking to learn more about the culture of the Hawaiian islands? Whatever the case may be, we feel it’s best to leave these tips up to the pros!

While there are numerous Honolulu travel guides, blogs, podcasts, and social media influencers to reference, there is one resource that Oahu visitors have trusted for two decades long and counting – KAYAK. For the initiated, Kayak is an app and website that helps current and aspiring globetrotters find the best deals on flights, hotels, rental cars, and vacation packages. Our team uses it when taking surf trips to far flung destinations around the world, so we have experience with the platform, Below is their most recent list of the top five things to do on the island along with added tips regarding activities and attractions in addition to links to discounted packages on island adventures, tours, dining, and more. Click or tap the banner below to check it out.

Kayak’s Top 5 Things to do in Honolulu in 2025 and Beyond

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Sparky’s Surf School Wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024

Sparky’s Surf School Recognized as a Traveler-Favorite Surf School

Honolulu, HI – July 3, 2024 – Sparky’s Surf School is pleased to announce today that it has been recognized in Tripadivsor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor. 

As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers and diners. This award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of great places to visit. 

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Surfing Lesson That’s Actually FUN

Every month, hundreds of individuals and households on the U.S. mainland perform an online search for “fun surfing lesson” in Waikiki Beach prior to their vacation arrival on Oahu. Some may think that’s a redundant query. Isn’t a surfing lesson supposed to be fun in the first place?? It should be. However, like with any service industry there are good apples and bad apples. Sorry – good pineapples and bad pineapples (we are in Hawaii, after all). To ensure that you get the good pineapples (last time we use that joke, we promise) be sure to book your lessons with Sparky’s Surf School. Below is a breakdown of why your lesson/s will be one of the most enjoyable experiences during your vacation on the island.

Why Visitors Choose Sparky’s Surf School When Looking for FUN Surf Lessons in Waikiki Beach

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Best Waikiki Beach Surf Lessons ワイキキ サーフィン レッスン

Aloha, and welcome to Sparky’s Surf School in world famous Waikiki Beach!

After not seeing our beloved visitors from Japan for far too long (over two years) we are stoked to have you back on Oahu. We know that you plan to make up for lost time, and what better way to do so than by learning to surf? You’ve picked the right place, as Waikiki has great waves for beginners and experienced surfers alike. Even better, is the fact that you’ve chosen the right Waikiki surf lesson. Let’s review what makes Sparky’s Surf School the best choice for you and your travel companions.

アロハ、そして世界的に有名なワイキキ ビーチにあるスパーキーズ サーフ スクールへようこそ!

久しぶりに日本からオアフ島への訪問者を歓迎します。

あなたが最初にやりたいことは何ですか?もちろんサーフィンを習おう!素晴らしいニュースは、あなたが正しい場所を選んだことです。ワイキキ ビーチには、初心者にも経験豊富なサーファーにも最適な波があります。さらに良いことに、あなたは適切なワイキキ サーフ レッスンを選択しました。

スパーキーズ サーフ スクールがあなたとあなたの旅行仲間にとって最良の選択である理由を確認しましょう。

Why Visitors Choose Sparky’s Surf School for Surf Lessons in Waikiki Beach

ワイキキビーチのサーフレッスンにスパーキーのサーフスクールを選ぶべき理由

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Waikiki Surf Lessons for Beginners

Waikiki Beach receives more than four million visitors every year. A significant number of them want to learn how to surf. Unfortunately, some of these visitors never get to enjoy the feeling of riding a wave in the place surfing was first born. Why?

The fear of being a novice.

Allow us to nip that concern in the bud. Waikiki’s near-shore waves are nothing like unforgiving mainland beach breaks that can dishearten the most determined student. The waves you’ll learn on have enough “push” to get you up and riding, but don’t pack enough punch to frighten anyone. Simply put, Waikiki offers an ideal canvas to begin your journey as a surfer. There’s only one caveat – your experience will be shaped by your choice of lessons. Some of the lessons offered at Hawaii’s busiest beach operate like an assembly line. The instructor takes a student’s money, plops them on a plank, gives them a push, yells at them to pop up, then rinse and repeat until the hour is up. Who’s up next?

This is not the case when you book Waikiki surf lessons for beginners with Sparky’s Surf School. Below is a breakdown of what makes our (your) experience different.

5 Reasons Why Visitors Choose Sparky’s Surf School for Beginner Surf Lessons in Waikiki Beach

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TripAdvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award Winner!

The entire team behind Sparky’s Surf School owes all of our past, present, and future students a very big (Kahuna-sized) MAHALO! Why? Because we have been named TripAdvisor’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award Winner! This is the third year in a row that we have received the distinction as one of the top rated surf schools in the world. Our response to this is the same each and every time – we simply could not have done it without you. It’s your enthusiasm, stoke, and aloha that makes us passionate about what we do. It’s the smiles on your faces, the hoots and hollers, and the double-shakas that push our service forward like the waves you learn to ride off of our paradisiacal shores. So again – mahalo.

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Couples Surf Lessons in Waikiki Beach

In Honolulu for Valentine’s Day or your anniversary? Are you on your honeymoon? Or is it just another Tuesday in paradise and you’re searching for something to do together in Waikiki? Sure, you could do dinner at Duke’s, Roy’s or Ruth’s Chris. However, if you have something more adventurous in mind as an amorous duo there’s nothing better than a couples surf lesson. It’s a fun way to connect while learning a skill that will give the two of you an activity to enjoy together for years to come. But which surf instructor should you choose? It’s an important decision because with the wrong teacher your lesson can go sideways really fast. A bad experience can set the tone for the rest of the day if not entire vacation. Fret not, because you’ve come to the right place. Sparky’s School is where couples come to learn to ride waves together in Waikiki. Here’s why.

Why Couples Choose Sparky’s Surf School for Surf Lessons in Waikiki Beach

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Private Surf Lessons in Waikiki Beach

You’ve arrived in paradise and can’t help but notice the amazing time surfers are having out on the waves of Waikiki Beach. You want to be out there with them at sunrise, on a balmy afternoon, or as the sun sets on the horizon. Maybe all of the above. But first, you need to learn to surf, or improve upon what you know so far. However, the thought of a group lesson with a bunch of strangers is about as appealing as a time-share presentation. That’s why you’re looking for private surf lessons. The good news, is that you’ve come to the right place. Here’s why.

5 Reasons Why Visitors Choose Sparky’s Surf School for Private Surf Lessons

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