Kids
Traveling Hawaii with kids and family adventures

Best Hikes in Hawaii for Teenagers Who Want a Challenge
The trails that will actually impress your teenager, from ridge walks with jaw-dropping views to waterfall hikes that earn serious bragging rights.

Advanced Snorkeling Spots in Hawaii for Teens and Strong Swimmers
Beyond the beginner bays. The best snorkeling spots in Hawaii for teens who are strong swimmers and ready for more marine life, more depth, and more adventure.

Surfing Lessons in Hawaii with Teens: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about booking surf lessons for your teenagers in Hawaii, from the best beginner breaks to what gear to bring.

Fun Things to Do with Teenagers on the Big Island of Hawaii
From lava fields to manta ray night dives, the Big Island has the kind of adventure that impresses even the most jaded teenager.

Fun Things to Do with Teenagers in Maui
Maui activities that teenagers will actually want to do, from the Road to Hana to surfing, snorkeling Molokini, and the best food spots.

Fun Things to Do with Teenagers in Oahu
From surfing lessons at Waikiki to hiking Koko Head and exploring the North Shore food trucks, here is how to keep your teenager engaged on Oahu.

Best Hawaii Beaches for Teenagers (Ages 13-17)
The coolest beaches in Hawaii that teenagers will actually enjoy, with surf, snorkeling, cliff jumping, and the social scene to match.

Best Hawaii Beaches for Tweens (Ages 8-12)
Beaches with enough adventure to keep tweens off their screens, from beginner surf breaks to snorkeling reefs and boogie boarding shores.

Best Hawaii Beaches for Little Kids (Ages 4-7)
The best beaches across Hawaii for the sandbox-and-splashing age group, where the waves are gentle and the tide pools are magical.

Best Hawaii Beaches for Babies and Toddlers (Ages 0-3)
The calmest, safest, most toddler-friendly beaches across all four main Hawaiian islands, from a mom who has tested them all with babies in tow.

The Best Tide Pools in Hawaii for Kids: A Local Mom's Guide to Nature's Free Aquariums
Hawaii's tide pools are free aquariums filled with sea urchins, hermit crabs, and tiny fish. Here are the best spots on each island and how to explore them safely with kids.

25 Rainy Day Activities in Hawaii with Kids That Are Actually Fun (Not Just Screen Time)
When tropical rain ruins your beach plans, these 25 indoor and outdoor rainy day activities across all four main islands will save your family vacation.