Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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Nuʻuanu Pali State Wayside
Sweeping views from a mountain lookout. Exceedingly windy 1,186-ft.-high lookout offering a panoramic view of windward Oahu.
Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden
Vast garden with a freshwater lake. 400 acres of tropical plants along with a man-made freshwater lake, hiking trails & camping.
Aloha Kai - Sea Life Park Luau
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Sea Life Park Hawaii
Penguin shows & swimming with dolphins. Kid-friendly park dedicated to sea life offers penguins, sea lion shows & swimming with dolphins.
Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa State Wayside
Overlook ideal for watching sunsets. A 1,048-ft. hill with impressive views, picnic tables & restrooms, just a short hike from the road.
Bishop Museum
Polynesian culture & natural history. A planetarium, & a museum showcasing exhibits on Hawaiian & other Pacific Island cultures.
Iolani Palace
Former home of Hawaii’s final monarchs. Opulent 19th-century home of Hawaii’s last monarchs operating as a museum with tours & exhibits.
Jungle Fun Island
Family destination with arcade games. Children's amusement chain featuring arcade games, a prize gallery & birthday celebrations.
Kolowalu Park
Urban oasis with kids' play equipment. Small lawned urban space with children's play equipment, tree shade & park benches.
Great Lawn
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Ala Moana Regional Park
Calm beach with swimming & tennis courts. This 100-acre park with a man-made beach offers usually calm surf, plus tennis courts & a pavilion.
Aloha Tower
Iconic 10-story lighthouse built in 1926. Built in 1926, this landmark 10-story lighthouse is one of Hawaii's most recognizable buildings.
Kualoa Regional Park
Mountain & ocean views with beach access. Picturesque waterside park offering mountain & ocean views, picnic lawns & beach access.
Secret Island
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Children's Discovery Center
Educational exhibits & play stations. Exploration center where kids play, dress up as different professions & learn about other cultures.
Kualoa Ranch
Expansive preserve, film site & park. 4,000-acre nature retreat offering ATVs, a zip-line, beaches & tours of Hollywood film locations.
ʻAiea Bay State Recreation Area
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona memorial. Site commemorating the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, featuring USS Arizona Memorial, museum & galleries.
Waiau District Park
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Blaisdell Park
Harborside paths & picnic areas. Cycling & jogging paths as well as picnic sites in a grassy, shady space overlooking Pearl Harbor.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Exhibits on WWII aviation in the Pacific. WWII-focused museum presenting historical aircraft, exhibits & even a simulated flight experience.
Mililani Ravine Park
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Hawaii's Plantation Village
Re-creation of a 1900s sugar plantation. Guides take visitors on a tour of a re-created 1900s sugar plantation with 25 buildings & homes.
Wahiawā Botanical Garden
Curated collection of tropical plants. 27-acre, high-elevation garden offering displays of native flora & docent-led tours too.
Lāʻie Point State Wayside
Scenic point with dramatic ocean view. Picturesque point with sprawling views of the ocean as well as a unique sea arch on offshore island.
Tropic Lightning Museum
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Dole Plantation
Pineapple-centric fun for the family. This historic pineapple plantation now attracts families with a train ride & a 3-acre garden maze.
Coral Crater Adventure Park
Aerial challenges & off-roading tours. Outdoor activities including obstacle & climbing courses, plus zip lining & guided ATV tours.
Waimea Valley
Preserved area with gardens & waterfalls. This large parkland offers a botanical garden, a waterfall area & info on Native Hawaiian history.
Haleʻiwa Beach Park
Picnicking, basketball courts & showers. Beach park with a playground, basketball/volleyball courts & picnic areas, plus showers & restrooms.
Bill and Peggy Paty Kaiaka Bay Beach Park
Grassy picnic areas & a rocky beach. 53 acres of grass & shoreline with tide pools, picnic tables & a unique rock formation.
Mokulēʻia Beach Park
Quiet seaside green space & picnic spot. Small oceanfront park with picnic benches, showers & views of kite surfers & airplane traffic.
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