Historic Haleiwa Rainbow Bridge Stand Up Paddle (Anahulu River)
Historic Haleiwa Rainbow Bridge Stand Up Paddle (Anahulu River)
By DFC Surfing Academy
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Ages 1-99
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Stand Up Paddle Board, Stand up Paddle,
- Start:
- 62 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USAPark across the street from the tropical rush surf shop. A dirt parking lot next to the river is our meetng location. We will be in contact with you the whole time, when you arrive and park give us a call.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 244922P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 244922P3
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- fredrikw8470 contributionsTotally worth it!What a great experience learning how to surf with Jacob. Thank you for the help and we will definetly be coming back. We would recommend this course to anyone looking to learn how to surf while visiting Hawaii.Written 24 December 2024
- harleya3770 contributionsFamily funHad a group lesson of 5, it was fantastic, they had 3 instructors with us and they wer helpful and encouraging. My kids had surfed before and they all caem away with some additional skills and confidence.Written 23 November 2024
- C5471FAannam0 contributionsLong waiting timeWe were told the instructor would be a few minutes late. After 20 minutes of waiting he finally picked up the phone and told us it would be another 30-40 minutes. Apparently lots of people have to wait, don’t recommend this surfing school even though they are the cheapest in the area.Written 24 November 2022
- kerstreviews0 contributionsHorrifying Experience but received refundUpdate - we did speak to owner and was refunded our money with many apologies for our experience. Matthew did not represent the company well nor follow proper protocol, stating there were other concerns regarding Matthew's behavior. I feel the experience we had needs to be shared but we are now neutral about this company in general. If I could leave a zero I would. My 5 year old was put in danger and it could have turned out much worse than it did. We called on the Friday before our lesson (following Wednesday) regarding the forecast - storm, rain all day. We wanted our five year old to have a great experience and thought rain and choppy water could hinder that. During conversation we were told it wouldn't be a problem, if needed there would be life jackets, wouldn't go out too far, blah, blah, blah. They make it especially great for the young ones - ha. The day of lesson it is nasty and was worse than forecasted on Friday. Our lesson was pushed back an hour to 330p due to weather and should be better conditions. We arrived and met with Matthew (I believe) who clearly was not himself - backwards shirt, filthy shorts, terrible equipment, everything was awful! He decided we should change locations due to weather - rain is coming down, water is so choppy - since over there was a sand bottom and water was only up to chest (yes, but over my five year old's head). We asked multiple times if safe for our child and the response was, "Yes, I will be with him the entire time, but there is only one of me so it will be hard to teach all of you because I have to stay with him (there were three in our party, ages were all filled in on website. So not my problem you did not plan ahead with this awful weather....or cancel and give us a refund). We asked for a lifejacket because the surf was so active. He says, "Can he not swim?" I respond, yes he can, but this is rough for a full size adult, let alone a child. He responds, "I think I have an adult small." hmmmmmm... that would be way too big for my tall, slender child. But again, he states he will be with him the entire time and will not go out that far. On to land instruction. My husband have I have done this before and have wonderful instructors. This guy was an absolute chaotic mess - all over the place, lost his train of thought, laughed constantly saying you know or just kidding or just nothing. We also had our 17 year old nephew who is very athletic and he was asking my husband and I for more instruction because we have had multiple experiences. After a 5 minute lesson it was into the water, and again, he told my husband he would stay with our child close to shore. Then after he pushes my husband out, he reminds me there is only one of him and if my child comes into close to shore I would have to catch him so the board wouldn't flop him around in the surf (again, not my problem, I paid for all of this and you should be prepared!) Well, the instructor and my child head out and they are paddling and paddling and paddling until they reach where my husband and nephew are. The waves are so high you cannot see them when the wave goes down. Well, my child does a run, is doing great just laying on the board, getting the hang of it, riding the wave and he falls off. You can hear me in the video panicked that he is off the board, video cannot find him and I am pleading for the instructor to get him! He is just floating in the water not really paying attention and teaching my nephew. My husband told me he told the instructor to go get him and he said he was fine. oh no he was not! I finally did see his head and board pop up and my child can be seen attempting to get on the board and than another wave hits and he is gone. I threw my phone on the shore and was headed out to try and get him, but the waves were so strong. I was screaming frantically, my husband was trying to get to him. It was awful!!!!!!! Finally the instructor gets to him and my child gets on the board and the instructor pushes him into shore. Didn't come with him, didn't console his fear and talk to him about the experience he just had, but rather left him to me and the crashing waves to unleash him while trying to control the board. And as I am getting him to the shore he is crying and says, "mom why didn't you help me?" I was helpless and just hugged him, thankful I could.Written 26 October 2022
- 347ashtons0 contributionsWe had a blast!My brother and I took surfing lessons with Matt. We had a great experience! I’ve only been surfing twice now and I was unable to stand up during my first try years ago. Matt was very helpful and patient with me. I stood up on three waves which made the experience well worth it. Thank you for a great experience!Written 27 September 2022
- Dream515965260880 contributionsVery pleasant experience!Our instructor was Kekua and he did an amazing job teaching us. He was very patient and had a vibrant attitude. His instructions were very throughout and he made sure that we were comfortable at all times. I was able to stand up on my board which I wasn’t so sure I would be able to accomplish before going into the lesson. Overall there was good vibes all around and I would recommend lessons through them!Written 28 July 2022
- rachelmcdonald5940 contributionsSolo surfing !Micah was such an amazing instructor ! He was very encouraging and patient with me. He was also very communicative as far as what time my lesson was and keeping in touch with me. Great guy and great lesson !!! I now feel I can surf on my own.Written 22 May 2022
- NHansen19800 contributionsAmazing staff and experienceOur whole family loved this experience!! We had the beach and the waves all to ourselves. The instructors were so hands on and really knowledgeable. Jacob even got our 8 year old daughter out on her own board, catching her own waves. We just can’t thank them enough for this awesome experience for our family. Highly recommended!!Written 1 April 2022
- glennk8760 contributionsGreat time surfing!Jacob was our instructor and he did a great job helping us understand what to expect as we learned how to master the beginner wave for 1.5 hours. We had a fantastic experience and can't recommend them enough!Written 27 March 2022
- steveBtkd0 contributionsGreat time surfing!Recently had surfing lessons with my family was a great experience!! ages ranged from 51 to 6 year olds, all had a great time! I highly recommend these guys!Written 23 March 2022
- Culture1407980 contributionsNo show! Daughter was heartbroken.Instructor never showed up! I thought it was a scam at first. They texted me that all was set days and even up to the minute of the day we drove to location. My daughter was heartbroken as she dreamed of a lesson for years. This was her Christmas gift. What a disaster!Written 30 December 2021
- A3284HRfaiths0 contributionsDFC Surf Academy for the win!My friend and I recently went to the North Shore area for surfing lessons at DFC Surf Academy. This was our first time and it was a wonderful experience. Our instructors were Joshua and Kekua and they were extremely knowledgeable, fun and patient with us. My son had such a good time, that he wanted to book them again the next day. I would definitely recommend their services.Written 1 December 2021
- ningkes0 contributionsGreatest experience everFirst time surfing! Instructor was super friendly and patient. Best experience of my life. Definitely recommend it to anyone visiting this island.Written 6 October 2021
- maxmaybury05090 contributionsA fantastic intro to surfingShout outs to our teachers Caleb and Chance, who showed us the right way to get standing on the board. If you have any balance and ability to take constructive feedback, they’ll get you vertical. Public bathrooms can be found next to the public parking lots.Written 13 July 2021
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