O'ahu - Hawaii - page 94

als (per day $10 to $100) can be arranged at Kuhio Beach Park's concession stands.
Based in nearby Ala Moana, Girls Who Surf ( Click here ) offers surfing lessons with free
transportation to/from Waikiki.
Hawaiian Fire Surf School SURFING
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( 737-3743; www.hawaiianfire.com ; 3318 Campbell Ave; 2hr group/private lesson from $109/159;
) With small-group classes taught by real-life firefighters, this safety-conscious surf
school offers free pick-ups from Waikiki and transportation to/from a quiet beach on
Leeward Oʻahu's coast.
Hans Hedemann Surf SURFING
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( 924-7778; www.hhsurf.com ; Park Shore Waikiki, 2586 Kapahulu Ave; 2hr group/semiprivate/
private lesson $75/125/150; 8am-5pm) Learn to surf, bodyboard or stand up paddle surf
at this pro surfer's well-established school, conveniently opposite the beach. Rental
boards available.
Quality Surfboards Hawaii SURFING
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( 947-7307; www.qualitysurfboardshawaii.com ; 1860 Ala Moana Blvd; 8am-8pm) The
name's no lie: hit this local surfer's shop for board, SUP, snorkel and beach gear rentals.
Call 48 hours ahead for free surfboard delivery and pick-up (two-day minimum rental).
Diving & Snorkeling
To really see the gorgeous stuff - coral gardens, manta rays and exotic tropical fish -
head out on a boat trip (per snorkeler/diver from $40/120). Many dive shops also rent
snorkel gear and scuba-diving equipment and arrange boat trips daily.
Oʻahu Diving DIVING
( 721-4210; www.oahudiving.com ) Specializes in first-time experiences (from $120) for
beginning divers without certification, deep-water boat dives all around Oʻahu and PADI
open-water certification and refresher classes.
AquaZone DIVING, SNORKELING
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