Toddler-Friendly Adventures in Hawaii
We pulled these 63 toddler-friendly 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.
63 adventures found
Waimea Valley
Haleiwa, HI
HikingPaved botanical garden walk to a swimmable 45-foot waterfall. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A …
Wai'anapanapa State Park Cabins
Hana, HI
LodgingSimple state park housekeeping cabins at the Hana black sand beach, one of the few affordable ways …
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii National Park, HI
HikingActive volcano with lava tubes, steam vents, and a massive caldera. Paid entry. Best from about age …
Namakanipaio Campground
Hawaii National Park, HI
CampingDrive-up tent camping in a eucalyptus grove inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, minutes from the …
Bishop Museum
Honolulu, HI
MuseumHonolulu's state museum of Hawaiian history with a walk-through erupting volcano, planetarium, and …
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Honolulu, HI
SwimmingSnorkel with colorful fish in a volcanic crater bay with protected reef. Paid entry. Best from about …
Hawaii Children's Discovery Center
Honolulu, HI
Indoor-PlayOahu children's museum in Kakaako with a mini TV studio, a pretend supermarket and a walk-through …
Manoa Falls Trail
Honolulu, HI
HikingRainforest hike to a 150-foot waterfall through a tropical jungle near Waikiki. Paid entry. Best …
Akaka Falls State Park
Honomu, HI
HikingEasy paved walk to a jaw-dropping 442-foot waterfall through tropical jungle. Paid entry. Works from …
Kailua Beach Park
Kailua, HI
SwimmingAward-winning white sand beach with turquoise water and gentle waves. Free. Works from toddler age. …
Kualoa Ranch
Kaneohe, HI
NatureJurassic Park filming location with horseback riding, ATVs, and zip lines. Paid entry. Best from …
Lydgate Beach Park
Kapaa, HI
SwimmingProtected rock pools for safe snorkeling and a massive playground on Kauai east side. Free. Works …
Poipu Beach Park
Koloa, HI
SwimmingAmerica's Best Beach with a protected keiki pool, monk seals, and sunny south shore weather. Free. …
Polynesian Cultural Center
Laie, HI
NatureInteractive Pacific Island cultural park with hands-on activities and evening luau. Paid entry. Best …
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Naalehu, HI
NatureVolcanic black sand beach famous for Hawaiian green sea turtles basking on shore. Free. Works from …
Waimea Canyon State Park
Waimea (Kauai), HI
HikingGrand Canyon of the Pacific with 3,600-foot colorful canyon views and rim trails. Paid entry. Best …
Hawaii Tropical Fruit Farm
Captain Cook, HI
NatureGuided tour tasting 60+ exotic fruits straight from the tree on a family farm. Paid entry. Works …
Garden of Eden Arboretum
Haiku, HI
NatureJurassic Park filming lookout in a tropical botanical garden on the Road to Hana. Paid entry. Works …
Laniakea Beach (Turtle Beach)
Haleiwa, HI
NatureReliable spot to see Hawaiian green sea turtles basking on a North Shore beach. Free. Works from …
Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku)
Hawaii National Park, HI
HikingWalk through a 500-year-old lava tube surrounded by prehistoric tree ferns. Paid entry. Works from …
Hilo Farmers Market
Hilo, HI
NatureHawaii's biggest farmers market with 200+ vendors, exotic fruits, and tropical flowers. Free. Works …
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory
Hilo, HI
NatureFree factory tour with macadamia nut samples, orchards, and nature trail. Free. Works from toddler …
Mokupapapa Discovery Center
Hilo, HI
MuseumFree NOAA visitor center on Hilo Bay with a 2,500-gallon reef tank and life-size monk seal and …
Rainbow Falls (Waianuenue)
Hilo, HI
NatureEasy drive-up 80-foot waterfall with morning rainbows in the mist. Free. Works from toddler age. …
Richardson Ocean Park
Hilo, HI
SwimmingProtected tide pools and black sand beach where sea turtles feed in calm water. Free. Best from …
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Honaunau, HI
NatureAncient Hawaiian place of refuge with carved figures, temples, and sea turtles. Paid entry. Best …
Kalopa State Recreation Area Cabins
Honokaa, HI
LodgingGroup cabins and tent camping in cool misty native ohia forest above the Hamakua Coast, a half hour …
Waipi'o Valley Lookout
Honokaa, HI
NatureDramatic 1,000-foot cliff lookout over the sacred Valley of the Kings. Free. Works from toddler age. …
Hawaii State Art Museum
Honolulu, HI
MuseumFree downtown Honolulu museum of contemporary Hawaii art with a hands-on family gallery, activity …
Waikiki Aquarium
Honolulu, HI
AquariumSmall Waikiki aquarium of Hawaiian reef life with monk seals, giant clams, a jellyfish gallery and a …
Waikiki Beach
Honolulu, HI
SwimmingIconic Hawaiian beach with calm water, surf lessons, and endless activities. Free. Works from …
Kahalu'u Beach Park
Kailua-Kona, HI
SwimmingBest beginner snorkeling on the Kona Coast with shallow reef and sea turtles. Free. Best from about …
Byodo-In Temple
Kaneohe, HI
NatureBeautiful Japanese temple with koi fish, peace bell, and dramatic mountain backdrop. Paid entry. …
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden
Kaneohe, HI
NatureFree 400-acre botanical garden with dramatic mountain backdrop and camping. Free. Works from toddler …
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Camping
Kaneohe, HI
CampingPermit-only weekend tent camping on garden lawns beneath the Koolau cliffs, one of the few quiet …
Ke Ala Hele Makalae (Kauai Coastal Path)
Kapaa, HI
BikingScenic oceanfront bike path along Kauai east coast with beach stops and whale watching. Free. Best …
Kapalua Coastal Trail
Kapalua, HI
HikingScenic coastal boardwalk connecting beautiful bays with turtle and whale spotting. Free. Best from …
Ko Olina Lagoons
Kapolei, HI
SwimmingCalm man-made lagoons with protected swimming perfect for young children. Free. Works from toddler …
Anini Beach Park
Kilauea, HI
SwimmingCalm protected lagoon beach with the longest reef on Kauai, perfect for young kids. Free. Works from …
Kilauea Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge
Kilauea, HI
NatureHistoric cliff-top lighthouse with nesting seabirds and winter whale watching. Paid entry. Works …
Spouting Horn
Koloa, HI
NatureNatural ocean blowhole shooting water through a lava tube with an eerie moan. Free. Works from …
Kalaupapa Lookout
Kualapuu, HI
NatureView from the world's highest sea cliffs down to the historic Kalaupapa Peninsula. Free. Works from …
Ali i Kula Lavender Farm
Kula, HI
NatureScenic lavender farm on Haleakala slopes with ocean views and lavender treats. Paid entry. Works …
Hosmer Grove Trail (Haleakala)
Kula, HI
HikingEasy shaded loop through a unique forest with native bird watching at 6,800 feet. Paid entry. Best …
Baby Beach Lahaina
Lahaina, HI
SwimmingUltra-shallow protected beach perfect for toddlers and babies. Free. Works from toddler age. About …
Camp Olowalu
Lahaina, HI
CampingOceanfront camping and glamping with excellent snorkeling right off the beach. Paid entry. Best from …
Ka'anapali Beach
Lahaina, HI
SwimmingWorld-class 3-mile beach with snorkeling at Black Rock and nightly cliff diving. Free. Works from …
Maui Whale Watching
Lahaina, HI
NatureWorld-class humpback whale watching in the channel between Maui and Lanai. Paid entry. Best from …
Malaekahana State Recreation Area
Laie, HI
CampingBeachfront camping with a wadeable offshore island on the quiet North Shore. Paid entry. Works from …
Garden of the Gods (Keahiakawelo)
Lanai City, HI
NatureOtherworldly red rock formations on Lanai's back roads (Keahiakawelo) - free to visit, but a 4WD …
Hulopo'e Beach Park
Lanai City, HI
SwimmingPristine marine preserve beach with dolphins, snorkeling, and amazing tide pools. Free. Works from …
Wailua Falls
Lihue, HI
NatureDrive-up 173-foot double waterfall famous from Fantasy Island opening credits. Free. Works from …
Lava Tree State Monument
Pahoa, HI
HikingEerie forest of lava-molded tree columns from a 1790 eruption. Free. Best from about age 3. About an …
Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden
Papaikou, HI
NatureOcean bluff tropical garden with waterfalls, exotic plants, and Jurassic Park scenery. Paid entry. …
Pepe ekeo Point Lookout
Pepeekeo, HI
NatureScenic drive through a tropical corridor with one-lane bridges and ocean views. Free. Works from …
Leeward Coast Dolphin Watching
Waianae, HI
NatureBoat tours to see wild spinner dolphins and sea turtles along the leeward coast. Paid entry. Best …
Wailea Beach Path
Wailea, HI
HikingFree, stroller-friendly paved beach walk in Wailea, Maui connecting five beaches - whale watching in …
'Iao Valley State Monument
Wailuku, HI
HikingPaved walk to the iconic 1,200-foot Iao Needle in a lush valley. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. …
Maui Ocean Center
Wailuku, HI
NatureWorld-class aquarium with underwater tunnel, touch pools, and turtle lagoon. Paid entry. Works from …
Maui Tropical Plantation
Wailuku, HI
NatureTram tour through a working tropical fruit farm with tastings and zipline. Paid entry. Works from …
Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail
Waimanalo, HI
HikingPaved coastal cliff trail to a lighthouse with winter whale watching. Free. Best from about age 3. …
Waimanalo Beach
Waimanalo, HI
SwimmingLong uncrowded stretch of soft white sand with turquoise water and mountain views. Free. Works from …
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
Waimea (Big Island), HI
SwimmingBig Island's best white sand beach with crystal-clear water on the sunny Kohala Coast. Paid entry. …