Kona Surf Lesson at Kahaluu Beach with Kona Town Surf Adventures

Overview

A Kona surf lesson with Kona Town Surf Adventures runs 1.5 hours in a group from $169 or 2 hours private from $183 at Kahaluu Beach Park, with board, reef shoes and surf shirt included. It suits first-timers and families on the gentle Kahaluu break; drawbacks are a $12 parking charge and a public review record of only 8 ratings.

Highlights

• Lessons take place on the small, gentle waves at Kahaluu Beach Park, about 5 miles south of Kailua-Kona on Alii Drive
• Two formats on Expedia-fed listings in October 2026: 'Surf with the Pros' group lesson, 1.5 hours, $169 per adult; 'Private Surf Experience', 2 hours, from $183.16
• Surfboard, reef shoes and a surf shirt are included; the group listing also mentions cold water and light snacks
• Instructors are described by the operator as licensed, lifeguard-trained and CPR-certified; the school is family-owned and cites TripAdvisor excellence awards for 2018 and 2019
• Public rating is small: 8.6 of 10 from 8 Viator reviews on the group lesson listing as of October 2026

What to Expect

1. Meet at 78-6702 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, next to Kahaluu Beach Park; public parking at the main beach lot is not included and was listed at $12.
2. Get fitted with a board, reef shoes and a surf shirt, then run through a beach briefing on paddling, popping up and reef safety.
3. Paddle out on the sheltered inside break at Kahaluu, where instructors push students into waves and coach each ride.
4. Group lessons share one instructor across several students for about 1.5 hours; the private option is one-on-one or one family for 2 hours.
5. Return gear at the beach; there is no mention of showers or photo packages on the listings we read.

What to Bring

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Reef-safe sunscreen
• Cash or card for parking

Restrictions and Requirements

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal or back injuries, heart problems, other serious medical conditions, or who are pregnant
• Not wheelchair accessible; service animals allowed
• Lessons depend on good weather and surf conditions
• No minimum age published; the operator says the private lesson suits young children

Cancellation Policy

The private lesson listing offers a full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the start time, and a new date or full refund if weather cancels the lesson. The group lesson listing is contradictory, showing both 'free cancellation' and 'non-refundable', so confirm the terms on your booking channel. Checked October 2026 on Magpie and Travelocity listings.

Location

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Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii

Meeting Point

78-6702 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, at Kahaluu Beach Park

Check-In

Not published

Parking and Getting There

Public lot at Kahaluu Beach Park, listed at $12 and not included

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