Watch as your kids run over dozens of Japanese bridges in Liliuokalani Gardens. See them discover ancient petroglyphs carved into the rocks at sites along the Kohala coast. Stand with them on the cooled lava of an active volcano. Your children’s school excursions just won’t compare after this hands-on vacation.
Spend time with your family on the sun-dappled sands of Spencer Beach Park and you’ll hear nothing but the soothing sounds of birds chirping and waves lapping the shore. But it’s the sound of laughter from your children that will make your visit to Hawaii’s Big Island worth the journey.
Top 5 Family Activities on Hawaii’s Big Island:
5. Picnic at pleasant Spencer Beach Park on the Kohala Coast.
4. Learn about real-life Hawaiian cowboys and take a wagon ride at the Parker Ranch.
3. Explore the planetarium and interactive exhibits in the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii.
2. Stargaze through telescopes at the Ellison S. Onizuka Center for International Astronomy, 9,300 feet atop Mauna Kea. Note that the high altitude may not be suitable for younger children.
1. Explore an active volcano at the Kilauea Visitor Center.
