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Best Things to Do in Hawaii, with kids
Dolphins and You is 75% Kids-Friendly
Kids 2–12 can snorkel with life jackets, use child gear and enjoy the slide and hula, but parents must supervise constantly, no stroller space exists, and waves may overwhelm timid children.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Koko Head District Park is 74% Kids-Friendly
School-age kids have a safe playground, wide lawns, holiday egg hunt, and short botanical strolls, but the railway trail is dangerous, shade is patchy, and there are no supervised programs.
Recommended visit duration: 1.5-3 hours
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Haleakalā Crater is 74% Kids-Friendly
Kids earn Junior Ranger badges, see rare silversword plants, and walk the short Pā Ka‘oao trail; high elevation, early sunrise hours, and lack of restaurants require extra clothing, snacks, and patience.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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Makana Charters is 74% Kids-Friendly
Children 4–12 may board larger boats with life jackets, restrooms, deli lunches, and easy snorkel spots, yet the 4.5-hour ride and ocean swells require attentive adult supervision.
Recommended visit duration: 0.5-1 day
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This place may be temporarily closed. Please check official sources before visiting.
Kīlauea Visitor Center is 74% Kids-Friendly
Kids earn Junior Ranger badges and explore sulfur trails on easy boardwalks, yet volcanic fumes, cliff edges, and limited indoor exhibits demand constant adult monitoring.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Kona Snorkel Trips is 74% Kids-Friendly
Children aged 3–12 may join day and night trips, life vests and snacks are provided, yet some boats lack bathrooms and deeper sites demand confident swimmers or constant adult help.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
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The Escape Game Honolulu is 74% Kids-Friendly
Kids aged about 7–12 may enjoy the bright Playground room, unlimited hints, and adult help; every child needs a ticket and the 60-minute locked space can frustrate very young or restless children.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Battleship Missouri Memorial is 72% Kids-Friendly
School-age kids love giant guns, costumed Living History Day, and shave-ice breaks, but parents must closely spot them on ladders and bring minimal bags because most are banned.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Diamond Head is 72% Kids-Friendly
Children 6–12 love the tunnels and bunkers and can rest on rail-lined benches, but steep stairs, heat, and cliff edges demand close adult supervision and extra water.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial is 72% Kids-Friendly
Kids up to 12 can earn a Junior Ranger badge and try kiosks, yet war themes are intense, no play zones exist, and the boat lacks toilets, so parents must supervise patience and silence.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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