Best Things to Do in Hawaii, with kids

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is 65% Kids-Friendly

Children 2–12 are welcome with paid seat and child headsets and love spotting volcanoes and waterfalls, but loud cabin noise, weight rules, and $400+ seats reduce comfort and value.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Laniakea Beach is 62% Kids-Friendly

Children love spotting honu and exploring tide pools, but parents face no toilets, no lifeguard, roadside parking, and winter surf risks, so visits should be brief and closely supervised.

Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours

Kauai Backcountry Adventures is 61% Kids-Friendly

Kids 5-12 may join tubing and older kids 12+ can zipline; helmets, guides, and lunch included, yet no stroller paths, no playground, and long 3-hour tour may tire younger children.

Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours

49 Black Sand Beach is 58% Kids-Friendly

Kids can hunt tide-pool creatures and build dark sand castles, and toilets are handy, yet sharp lava entry, no lifeguard and little shade mean constant parental vigilance is required.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

Nā Pali Coast State Wilderness Park is 58% Kids-Friendly

Active children aged about 6+ can enjoy Kee Beach, 2-mile valley hike and safe catamaran tours, but sheer cliffs, strong currents and no child amenities limit suitability.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days

King Kamehameha Statue is 57% Kids-Friendly

Kids can view the 18-ft figure, attend the lively lei-draping ceremony, and burn quick energy on the flat pavement, yet there are no bathrooms, play zones, or shade, so boredom arrives quickly.

Recommended visit duration: 10–20 minutes

Papakōlea Green Sand Beach is 48% Kids-Friendly

Tweens able to walk 5 miles may enjoy digging in green sand and spotting turtles. Parents must handle no shade, no toilets on beach and strong currents, so constant supervision, water and sun gear are essential.

Recommended visit duration: 4-5 hours

Mauna Kea is 45% Kids-Friendly

Kids up to 12 can try the mile-long Sunset Hill hike and free telescope nights at 9,200 ft, but summit access is barred, altitude can cause sickness, and there are no playgrounds or warm indoor areas.

Recommended visit duration: 4-5 hours

GoJump Hawaii Skydiving is 29% Kids-Friendly

Under-18s cannot board the plane so only viewing is possible; no playgrounds, loud propeller noise, and midday heat reduce comfort, but watching landings is free.