Adventures for Teens and Tweens in Hawaii

We pulled these 9 teen-worthy adventures out of our full catalog of kid-friendly spots in Hawaii. Every listing has the ages it suits, what it costs, how long to budget, parking notes, and what to pack.

9 adventures found

Captain Cook Monument Snorkel Trail

Captain Cook, HI

Snorkeling
Ages 8–18+ Free

Steep hike down to world-class snorkeling in a marine sanctuary with dolphins. Free. Better for ages …

Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park

Captain Cook, HI

Kayaking
Ages 5–18+ Paid

Kayak across a marine sanctuary to world-class snorkeling with dolphins and turtles. Paid entry. …

Halawa Valley Cultural Hike

Halawa, HI

Hiking
Ages 6–18+ Paid

Guided cultural hike through an ancient valley to a 250-foot double waterfall. Paid entry. Better …

Kalalau Trail (First 2 Miles to Hanakapi ai Beach)

Hanalei, HI

Hiking
Ages 8–18+ Paid

Dramatic cliff-hugging trail to a wild Na Pali Coast beach. Paid entry. Better for ages 8 and up. A …

Hosmer Grove Campground

Kula, HI

Camping
Ages 5–18+ Paid

First-come tent camping at 6,800 feet in Haleakala, which turns the brutal predawn sunrise drive …

Sliding Sands Trail (Haleakala)

Kula, HI

Hiking
Ages 8–18+ Paid

Hike into a volcanic crater through a Mars-like landscape of cinder cones. Paid entry. Better for …

South Point Green Sand Beach (Papakolea)

Naalehu, HI

Hiking
Ages 8–18+ Free

Hike to one of only four green sand beaches in the world at the US southernmost point. Free. Better …