“My husband and I came here back in 2024 and we had such a great experience! Both ladies (one of them was the manager / Nancy Manley) working here were so warm and welcoming and honestly made it so easy to want to buy from here.
I wasn't planning on getting on getting a shirt at all, since we only came in looking for a shirt for my husband, but after getting such a warm welcoming by the ladies I couldn't help to buy one.
I also mentioned to them that i LOVE stationery and suddenly they surprised me with free stickers and even a little dried flower. The energy in the place and the energy of the ladies was just such a vibe that I would def come back to buy another shirt just to see them again - highly recommend coming here!
P.S We had gone to 2 other Kahala stores in Hawai'i but this is the only location we bought from, truly because of the experience with the ladies.”
“Great local shop with a friendly owner who was awesome to chat with. He showed me three very local T-shirt designs that you won’t find back in California, which was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted something unique to represent the area, and these were perfect. The prices were fair, and I’m really happy with my purchases. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re looking for authentic local gear!”
“Classic AN in a great spot on North Shore- was a little bummed they didn't have more North Shore gear in stock (I know it's the holidays and surf tourney season so I know it's high demand and I'll just order).”
“UMMMM this is Hawaii why do I need a wetsuit? Also, I had no idea Xcel even had a retail store? This place is epic.
If your a surfer, and you don't own an XCEL wetsuit, you’re basically bringing a butter knife to a sword fight. Every surfer knows these guys are the best - the wetsuits are next-level—light, flexible, and so ridiculously warm that you’ll start wondering if they secretly installed a tiny space heater inside the neoprene.
I stopped in at the Haleiwa shop “just to browse” (famous last words), and Werner was so helpful and stoked about their gear that I had to tear myself away before I left with a diving suit, surf suit, and a full set of clothing to boot. The fit? Unreal. It’s like the suit was hand-stitched by a Hawaiian sea turtle GOD with a background in Italian tailoring. The material feels durable but somehow buttery soft—think Iron Man armor meets yoga pants.
In the water, the difference is obvious. No flushing, no stiff shoulders, no frozen popsicle toes. Just smooth paddling, plenty of stretch, and enough warmth to keep you out for “just one more set” until the sun dips behind the mountains.
XCEL doesn’t just make wetsuits; they make confidence boosters. On land, you look like an athlete. In the lineup, you feel like a superhero. And when you’re catching waves at Haleiwa with one of these suits, you know you’ve got the local advantage.
Bottom line: If you’re in Oahu and serious about comfort, performance, and style in the water, skip the guessing game and just go to XCEL Haleiwa. Your future self, your shoulders, and your core temperature will all thank you.”
“Loved this shop. They have so many vibrant graphic tees of iconic places on Oahu. I love the unique shirts that you can’t find anywhere else. Definitely a place to stop if you want a shirt not many others have!”
“I loved supporting when I lived on the island. Now that I'm on the mainland, it brings me such joy to see the stickers on other cars here! I love supporting this cause!”