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

Hawaii, USA
Sunset Whale Watching Shared Activity

The Kohala Coast is a whale breeding sanctuary and the best area on the big Island to encounter whale activity. The Namaka is a spacious...

2 hours 15 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$157.18
Pearl Harbor & Mini Circle Island Tour from Waikiki

Make the most of your time on the island by combining the top destinations and attractions on Oahu into one fun-filled day of sightseeing. You...

9 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$157.74
Pearl Harbor & Mini Circle Island Tour from Waikiki

Combine the top destinations and attractions on Oahu into one fun-filled day of sightseeing, history; ever-changing landscapes and the very best that Oahu has to...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$157.74
Polynesian Cultural Center: Gateway Buffet Package

Located on O‘ahu’s North Shore, the Polynesian Cultural Center is a one-of-a-kind attraction showcasing the people, culture, arts, and crafts of Polynesia. Since 1963, it...

5 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation
5 to 9 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (981)
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$158
Alpaca Llama and Bunny Tea Parties

Enjoy High Tea while meeting the llamas, hand feeding the alpacas, and petting the angora bunnies. All of these animals grow wool throughout the year,...

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$158
Kauai's South Side Whale and Dolphin Zodiac Boat Adventure

Experience the awe of Kauai’s whale watching season as you journey just off the island’s coast to witness the migration of Hawaii’s humpback whales. Each...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (164)
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$158.43
Hidden Gems of Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo In Temple

Join Go Tours Hawaii as we embark on an Unforgettable Oahu Circle Island tour adventure as we journey through Hawaii's wonders. Available 7 days a...

9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hours • Free Cancellation
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$159
Day's End Cocktail Sunset Sail
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Likely to Sell Out

Drift away aboard our 65’ luxury sailing catamaran and sail into golden hour for Maui’s most scenic cocktail hour. Happy hour at sea with handcrafted...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (93)
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$159
Oahu Circle Island Tour with Byodo-In Temple Admission

This comprehensive Oahu Circle Island Tour allows you to experience the island’s most iconic sights in just one day. It is the perfect choice for...

7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$159
Kauai Deluxe Sightseeing Flight
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Likely to Sell Out

Why has Wings Over Kauai remained one of the most popular tours on Cool Hawaii for the past 10 years? Amazing beauty combined with gentle...

1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 5 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,311)
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$159
Honolulu's Walking Food Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Enjoy culinary delights while we sample the best of Oahu's south shore lunch options. Join us and explore Diamond Head. Recognized by its iconic silhouette,...

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (29)
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$159
Private Beginner Paddleboard 101 Lesson: Makena Landing!

Never ever paddleboarded before? This is for you! This is our Beginner Class. This is a private activity so just you, your Private Group and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (66)
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$159
Amazing Maui Ridge Hike

Waihee Ridge is in the Beautiful less visited West Maui Mountains and weaves through a lush forest filled with beautiful local trees and ferns. As...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (24)
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$159
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanic Experience, Lava Tubes, Waterfalls

Join our captivating exploration of the Big Island's lush, windward side in BIG HAWAII TOURS' luxury, small-group van. During active eruptions, you'll witness the mighty...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (17)
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$159
Maui Snorkeling Adventure to Molokini and Turtle Town

Visit Maui’s famous snorkeling and diving destinations Molokini Crater and Turtle Town (or Coral Gardens) on a snorkeling catamaran! Molokini is an extinct volcanic cone...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (2,282)
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$159.95
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand
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Likely to Sell Out

Approx 6 hr long. Explore the places less traveled among Hawaii's back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves and Lava trees in a...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (414)
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$160
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