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

Hawaii, USA
Surf or Kayak or Standup Paddle board in Lanikai, Kailua, Oahu

We specialize in surfing local surf breaks away from the crowds in Waikiki. We only teach / rent to small groups to keep our sustainable...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$74

Baumkuchen Campfire Baking Class

Cooking a Baumstriezel on an open campfire within an environment almost like a Botanical Garden is the experience you get at Baumkuchenfarm. Eating the warm...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$65

Walk The Deck of The USS Arizona Virtual Reality Experience

Exclusive Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Experience, 'Walk the Deck of the USS Arizona', located at the Virtual Reality Theater. Open daily from 7:00AM to 5:00PM....

15 minutesFree Cancellation
15 minutesFree Cancellation
15 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$6.99

Summer Morning Express Snorkel Adventure off Ka'anapali Beach

Join us for a thrilling two-and-a-half-hour Morning Express snorkeling adventure with your family and friends. We'll swiftly motor to one of the renowned Maui snorkeling...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$155.79

Ti Leaf Airport Lei Greeting (Maui, Kahului Airport, OGG)

This is the most sacred plant to Hawaiians. The tī plant and it’s leaves have the power to heal and ward off evil spirits. Aside...

5 minutesFree Cancellation
5 minutesFree Cancellation
5 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$47.38

Hawaiian Floral Crown Weaving in Hilo

If you're looking for an authentic activity of Hawaii's culture, you've found it. Come learn how we connect to our ancestral knowledge and maintain generational...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$75

Day Tour Pearl Harbor USS AZ Memorial and Battleship Missouri

Enjoy the pearl harbor historical tour in small-group with pickup and drop off included .The local tour guide will take you directly to Pearl Harbor...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$345

Kona Coast Tour, Lava Fields and Beautiful Beaches

Explore the stunning Kohala Coast on this tour designed for cruise ship travelers in Kailua-Kona. Discover the powerful Hualalai lava fields and take in breathtaking...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$280

Koko Head Crater Hike and Halona Beach Cove Relaxation

Challenge yourselves with a rewarding hike up Koko Head Crater Trail, where stunning panoramic views of East Oahu await. After your hike, unwind at the...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$120

Koko Head Hike with Pickup and Drop-off

Witness the beauty of the island as you hike to the top of a stunning crater during golden hour. This adventure involves climbing 1,048 stairs...

3 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$117

Afternoon Whale Watching Tour in Maui with Dinner

Witness the majesty of humpback whales in their natural habitat during this Afternoon Whale Watching Tour in Maui. From December 15 to April 15, enjoy...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$167.16

Amazing "1-on-1" Private Surf Lesson at Ukumehame Beach

Learn to surf with confidence in a "1-on-1" Private lesson. Set against the serene backdrop of Ukumehame Valley, also known as Thousand Peaks, these 90-minute...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$220

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

Oahu: Mauka Warriors Luau, Rum Tasting and Dole Plantation Tour

Experience Oʻahu through a premium full-day journey that blends iconic island flavors, cultural heritage, and an authentic Hawaiian luau. Begin at the historic Dole Plantation,...

7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$302.62

Rainforest River Kayak Self-Guided Kayak Tour
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This is the Best Kayaking Experience on Oahu. This self-guided* Oahu kayak tour takes you up a calm river into the secluded Kahana valley then...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$82

Kuilau Ridge Hike and Nature Scavenger Hunt

Discover a deep connection to the natural power of Kauai on this nature scavenger hunt along the Kuilau Ridge Trail. This 2.5-mile hike follows a...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$39

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