The best family-friendly activities in Hawaii for parents and kids (Updated July 2026)

Hawaii, USA
Waimea Valley Waterfall Swim & Dole Plantation Tour with Lunch

Explore the rich culture and natural beauty of Waimea Valley on this guided waterfall tour. Enjoy a scenic hike through tropical gardens and ancient Hawaiian...

7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (33)
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$134

Road to Hana Halfway and Haleakala National Park

We are one of the very few companies with permitted access to enter Haleakala National Park. Our drivers/guides are all very seasoned and experienced with...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (33)
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$259

Shore Excursion: Haleakala Sunrise Tour for Pride of America Passengers

Once-in-a-lifetime may be the only way to describe watching the sun slowly rise over Haleakala National Park and spill over onto the beautiful island of...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (33)
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$263.99

Private Tour of Maui, the Valley Isle

Experience the diversity Maui has to offer by customizing your own private tour of Maui, The Valley Isle, with preferred locations and flexibility along the way. Whether...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (33)
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$525

Kauai's Ultimate Guided Shore Snorkel (NO BOAT): North Anini
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Our Guided Shore Snorkeling Tour at Anini Beach offers a unique, intimate experience that sets it apart. Starting directly from the shore, it eliminates the...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (32)
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$122.27

“Experience “Hawaii Volcano,Waterfall, Black Sand Beach & Lunch

If your time is limited and you want to see the best of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, this tour is for you! Join us...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (32)
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$185

Oahu: Full-Day Circle Island Tour | Beach Stop, Free WiFi & Perks

Discover the best of Oahu on a full-day Circle Island Tour featuring Hawaii’s iconic landmarks, breathtaking coastal views, and hidden gems. Travel with a knowledgeable...

9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (32)
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$95

Beginner Surf Lesson in North Shore, Oahu

We are one of the few locally owned/operated surf schools on the North Shore of Oahu. We have been teaching surfing for over 20 years...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (32)
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$130

2-Tank Daytime Scuba Dive Boat Trip

Join Jack's Diving Locker, Kona's oldest dive shop, for a day exploring the incredible underwater world with our experienced crew. We frequently find reef fish,...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (32)
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$228.42

Waikiki Heritage and Diamond Head Wildlife Sail

Set sail along the iconic Waikiki coastline for a laid-back 1.5-hour afternoon on the water. This experience emphasizes relaxation, scenic views of Oʻahu’s south shore,...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (31)
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$119

Punalu’u Black Sand Beach Tour - Volcanoes National Park & Hilo

Discover one of Hawaiʻi’s most unique and visually striking natural wonders on this unforgettable visit to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. Stroll along the shoreline where...

7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (31)
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$179

City By The Sea - 20 Min Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On

Soar over the Honolulu skyline and Waikiki's white-sand beaches as you discover the seaside city of Oahu. Enjoy views of Diamond Head, Punchbowl Crater, and...

20 minutesFree Cancellation
20 minutesFree Cancellation
20 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (31)
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$405

Lauhala Bracelet Craft Class on Maui

Our classes are fun and informal experiences intended to introduce the culturally curious to the history and arts of Hawaiʻi. Our instructors love talking story...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (29)
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$25

Akaka Falls Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery

Experience the lush beauty of Big Island’s Hamakua Coast on our tour to ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the Island’s tropical splendor is on full...

7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (29)
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$179

Morning Whale Watch: Lahaina Harbor
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Maui is the place to see humpback whales. Each year these magnificent creatures migrate south from Alaska, and although you can see them throughout Hawaii,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (29)
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$100.22

Oahu Hidden Waterfall Hike: A Tropical Paradise Adventure

Discover a hidden waterfall hike on this privately owned slice of paradise. Join us on this mild to moderate guided waterfall hiking tour with less...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (29)
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$92.31

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