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Best Things to Do in Hawaii, with kids
Diamond Head Crater Trailhead is 70% Kids-Friendly
School-age kids enjoy tunnels and bunkers and can hike 1.6 miles if fit; railings, benches, restrooms, and shave ice help, yet steep 99 stairs and no strollers tire younger ones.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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USS Arizona Memorial is 70% Kids-Friendly
Ages 5–12 enjoy Junior Ranger puzzles and interactive displays, yet the somber memorial, stroller ban on boats, and 45-minute program may test attention and comfort.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Waimea Canyon State Park is 69% Kids-Friendly
Short trails and bird-spotting suit 5–12 year olds, but cliff edges lack railings and no playground or ranger programs mean parents must supervise constantly.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Lanikai Beach is 67% Kids-Friendly
Soft sand and shallow, normally gentle waves suit children, but there are no restrooms, lifeguards, or shade; parents must bring gear and may walk to Kailua Park for toilets.
Recommended visit duration: 1-3 hours
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Iolani Palace is 67% Kids-Friendly
Children 5–12 are welcome with cheaper tickets, free palace strollers, and craft sheets, but strict no-touch rules and few interactive exhibits may test attention after about an hour.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Halona Blow Hole is 67% Kids-Friendly
Kids love the 30-ft spray and tide-pool creatures, and the lookout fence gives basic safety, yet no lifeguards, restrooms, or shade mean close supervision and limited stay length.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Mokoli'i is 66% Kids-Friendly
Kids can splash, wade at very low tide, and study tide pools, yet no lifeguards, slippery summit rock, and only basic restrooms mean close adult supervision and good swim skills are essential.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
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Kipu Ranch Adventures is 65% Kids-Friendly
Children 9–12 may ride and even drive with adult supervision, making the adventure exciting, yet seat belts and helmets protect them; younger siblings cannot join and no child pricing.
Recommended visit duration: 3-5 hours
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Waimea Bay Beach Park is 65% Kids-Friendly
In summer children can wade, snorkel and explore tide pools under lifeguard eyes, yet winter waves, absence of play structures and possible portable toilets require vigilant parents.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Ho'okipa Beach Park is 65% Kids-Friendly
Children can explore tide pools, watch surfers, and eat under shaded tables, yet lifeguards often warn of powerful waves that make open-ocean swimming unsuitable for under-12s.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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