Learn to Surf in Hawaii

It is no wonder that a Hawaii vacation is always rated as the number one dream vacation by people all over the world, including singles, couples, and families. The atmosphere of peaceful tranquility and relaxing serenity is found in very few other places. Now when you combine that with the white sandy beaches, the consistently clear blue skies and the crystal clear waters of the ocean, it becomes no wonder that Hawaii is a top vacation spot where the tourist industry flourishes. You need to make the opportunity to experience this at least once, and it is almost guaranteed you will want to come back. Surfing and beachside culture have always been recognized as an integral part of the spirit of Hawaii. Waikiki Beach in Hawaii is a popular surfing spot, especially for beginners because the surf is quite gentle. The waves are under two feet in the winter and around three feet in the summer. You'll see surfers tring to catch a wave everywhere along Waikiki Beach. Two famous surf sites, Queen's and Canoes, are located at the west end of Kuhio Beach Park. Surfing lessons are available at Aloha Beach Services located next to the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. Private lessons are about $35 per hour and surfboard rentals are $10 per hour, making the dream of surfing accessible and available to almost anyone! Rent an old, heavy plank, paddle out under the watchful eye of Duke Kahanamoku and get to know the birthplace of modern surfing. Exciting, isn't it? The gentle sloping waves of Waikiki (which means "spouting water," referring to the freshwater swamps rather than the surf) had long provided the ultimate bunny slope for the primitive planks of ancient Hawaii, and by the turn of the century, the missionary presence was declining. Local surfers posed proudly and rode straight to shore. Tourists, amazed by the feats of the watermen, wanted to walk on water, and so the modern era of surfing was born.