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.
Misa and Chris facilitated, encouraged, coached, ROCKED allowing us to teach our daughter to surf while visiting. She has the bug and surfed everyday! The shop offers quality gear, very reasonable prices, with EXPERT, KIND advice. Go in curious and leave as a friend.
June 2026
Great reasonable place for snorkel gear and boogie boards. They have surf lessons as well. The couple that run/own the place are really great!
January 2026
Chris is very knowledgeable about the surf, tides and the reef . Great locally owned small biz will be back …
