Duke's Lagoon is a friendly and full-service surf shop located on the first floor of the Ilikai Hotel. It offers a variety of board rentals, including shortboards, longboards, and stand-up paddleboards (SUP), as well as boogie boards, snorkel gear, and fins. The team is known for being kind, helpful, and patient, making it a great place for surfers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Visitors can enjoy private or group surf lessons, which are designed to be encouraging and fun, often resulting in clients catching waves on their first try. Group Turtle Tours are popular among families and tend to fill up quickly, so booking in advance is recommended. Every morning starting at 8:00 am, beach chairs and umbrellas are available for setup, making it easy for visitors to relax and enjoy the beach. The owners and staff genuinely care about their customers’ experience, offering personalized advice on the best spots to surf or paddle and helping with equipment setup. Many visitors leave with positive memories of their lessons, rentals, and time spent in a welcoming environment, making Duke's Lagoon a top choice for beach recreation in Waikiki.
Beach gear rentals, surf lessons and body boards. Early morning 7am lesson with a really great crew.
July 2025
Absolutely incredible people! Chris and Misa are the type of people that you will remember for the rest of your life. Beautiful souls. My son and I caught waves on the first try following their instructions. We are from Ohio and had zero experience surfing. Highly recommended if you’re looking for lessons during your... read full comment
June 2025
Chris and his team are awesome instructors and great people, highly recommend for surfing lessons and rentals!
