Miles of beach perfect for building sand castles, collecting seashells, or chasing hermit crabs. Submarines, helicopters, and glass-bottom boats to ride in. Aquariums housing dolphins and sharks. Museums where they can learn about volcanoes and the stars. "Ohana" is the Hawaiian word for "family" and you'll find the importance of ohana here in everything from weekly family-friendly events to the keiki (children) learning programs at most hotels and resorts.
The wonder of Hawaii is more than enough to spark the imagination of any child. A few days in the Islands and it won't be long before you start feeling like a kid again too.
6 Family Activities in Hawaii:
- Visit the Kauai Children's Discovery Museum in Kapaa for hands-on fun.
- Keiki will love “Ohana Adventure” at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu.
- Watch a dolphin show at Sea Life Park on Oahu.
- View well-preserved ancient Hawaiian fishponds on Molokai.
- Explore the tide pools of Hulopoe Bay on Lanai.
- See the nation's largest tropical reef aquarium at the Maui Ocean Center.
- Learn about volcanos at the Kilauea Visitor Center on Hawaii's Big Island.