According to Destination360, Hawaii is one of the world's best surfing locations. Hot spots in the islands vary from season to season, which is why a local guide is an important part of a Hawaiian surfing adventure. Most hotels here will direct you to island surfing services, outfitters and guides. A few resorts, however, are all-inclusive and provide everything you'll need for your Hawaiian surfing vacation.
Founded by Me-Shell Mijangos in 2003, this is a surfing and yoga retreat. It is located on the island of Maui. Sometimes Swell Women offers co-ed or men's retreats for yoga and surfing but is primarily a wellness camp for women who love to surf. According to its website, Swell Women offers adventurous surfing and all who attend will leave with a sense of accomplishment and new friends. The resort is 27 acres of paradise with half a mile of Ka'anapali Beach. Guests stay in luxury suites decorated for Hawaiian culture, ambiance and with five-star amenities. Surf instructors here are all graduates of "Maui Surfer Girls," the most popular surfing school on the island. The resort features a private chef, pool, spa services, tennis courts and a variety of other water sport rentals such as kayaks and paddle boats.
This family-friendly surfing destination is on Oahu in Hawaii. This is an ideal place for beginners because the beach is protected from large swells by an offshore reef. The resort is off the beaten path and provides some privacy compared to the jam packed surfing beaches of Waikiki. Guests will learn about the surfing history here, be provided with high quality surfing equipment and work with professional instructors. The inclusive resort package includes lodging, meals, shuttle services, equipment, instruction, T-shirt, additional activities, luau and a certificate of achievement when complete. This surfing camps policy is to respect the locals at all costs and guests are provided with opportunities to get to know some of the local surfers, business owners and member of the community here.
The North Shore of Oahu always has a wave to ride, and Turtle Bay has almost five miles of beachfront here. There are 375 rooms here all with beautiful views of the ocean. In addition, the resort has 42 beach cottages and villas. Turtle Bay is a luxury resort with all of the amenities like gourmet chefs, a free daily surf clinic, championship golf courses and two pools landscaped to appear like a tropical garden oasis. In addition to the free clinic and the numerous surfing guides available through the resort, activities here include kayak tours, hiking, helicopter tours and a full-service spa.
