Hawaii is one of those destinations that is versatile and great for every type of person. You can relax with your partner on a romantic getaway or take an adventurous solo trip around the islands.
Ohana is the Hawaiian word for family and it’s extremely important to their culture. This is why it’s also a great destination for family fun.
If you’re planning to travel with your entire family, here are 10 ideas of fun things to do with your kids while visiting Hawaii.
- Make Packing Fun
Travel with kids can be difficult, but there are ways to make the Hawaiin adventure more fun. Children’s scooter luggage allows them to carry their belongings around the island in a fun, unique way.
- Snorkeling on Waikiki Beach
There is no better place than Hawaii to venture under the sea. You’ll see colorful fish, coral, and even sea turtles. And with water temperatures at around a comfortable 75 degrees, every child will be happy and content.
- Kayaking
Kayaking is a great family sport. Some ocean areas are a little rougher and better suited for surfing. But there are tons of bays and calmer areas with great opportunities to skim along the top of the water to see the beautiful views.
- Sea Life Park
If you want to give children an opportunity to experience wildlife while being educated, you’ll definitely want to check out Sea Life Park in East Oahu. You can get up close and personal with dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles, and manta rays. It’s a full day of fun while learning about conservation.
- Whale-Watching Tour
No matter your age, this is the perfect way to spend an afternoon when you’re in Hawaii with your kids. Whale-watching tours take you out on a boat into open waters where you’ll get to spot whales in their natural habitat. You won’t believe how truly large these beautiful creatures are until you see them in person.
- Go to a Luau
One of the most iconic things to do for the family is to attend a local luau. There are dozens to choose from. Eat local foods and spend the night being entertained.
- Bishop Museum
From the stars to the deepest craters of the earth, Bishop Museum has it all. Check out the planetarium or participate in lava demonstrations. It’s a comfortable and fun way to get a reprieve from the sun.
- Kualoa Ranch (Jurassic Park)
Maybe your children are a little too young to be able to watch Jurassic Park. But we can almost guarantee that you’ve seen them all. Spend the day exploring Kualoa Ranch where they filmed several movies like Jurassic Park and 50 First Dates. You can rent ATVs and zipline across vast plains.
- Spot the Sea Turtles at Turtle Bay
No Hawaiian family vacation is complete without seeing sea turtles in the early morning along Turtle Bay. It’ll be hard to keep count when you see all of them come to shore to eat and rest. Don’t worry, sea turtles are completely harmless. But they are much bigger than you think!
- Night Viewing of Manta Rays
Manta rays have a special way of glowing in the night when the light is reflected just right. It’s one of the most popular activities to do in Hawaii at night. While your kids might be a little frightened to go in the water to snorkel at night, you still have an opportunity to see them from the shore.
Manta Ray Lookout at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is the perfect spot to see the manta rays as they shine towards the water when the sun goes down. It’s the closest you can get to them without having to go in the water for a night of family fun in Hawaii.