Deeply rooted in our culture, Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy has been Hawaiian owned and operated since 1998 and is one of the oldest surf schools in Maui.
Our founder and “Ambassador of Aloha,” Kimo Kinimaka, and his wife Julie Kinimaka are the parents of five wonderful children who have been there every step of the way, helping the business grow since the very beginning. Kimo is also the proud nephew of infamous big wave surfer Titus Kinimaka, who helped establish this surf school, making Kimo’s dream to share his love for the ocean a reality. Kimo and his family all feel extraordinarily blessed and thankful for each opportunity they have to share their passion for surfing with their students through their talented, experienced, and compassionate instructors.