Head to the Surf Shack, the ultimate beach retreat that offers guests a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere right on the water’s edge. Whether you are an avid surfer or a first-timer eager to take a lesson, this spot has all the tools you need to experience the island’s ocean culture. In addition to gear rentals, the Surf Shack offers a menu of island-inspired foods, including poke bowls and fish tacos, as well as tropical cocktails, draft beer, hard seltzers, and more. Through September 1, the Surf Shack is also the spot of a dynamic collaboration with OTOTO, the James Beard Award-winning restaurant from Los Angeles known for its extensive sake selection and Japanese-style tapas. The curated OTOTO menu offered at the Surf Shack will feature the innovative Japanese cuisine OTOTO is known for, including dishes like Roasted Okinawan Sweet Potato topped with miso butter and Filet-O (Toto) Fish Sando with beer-battered cod, topped with gribiche sauce, American cheese, and yuzu daikon pickles. To accompany OTOTO’s menu is a selection of sake meant to complement the bold flavors of the dishes and offer guests a perfect way to end the day, sipping on sake while taking in the ambiance of the area. 

Surf Shack at Mauna Lani; 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala Coast; (855) 267-0516; Open daily with gear rentals between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Food served between 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; OTOTO collab open June 7 through September 1, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; aubergeresorts.com/maunalani/experiences/surf-shack