5 Things To Do With Kids in Oahu, Hawaii
You’ve just found out you have vacation time that you need to take from work. Your mind begins to ponder on how you will spend your next few days off. Will you just relax at home? Maybe take your family to a local festival? Or should you plan an extravagant vacation to a tropical destination? Your mind begins to deeply fantasize how dreamy a tropical vacation would be for your family. You can picture it now, the kids playing on the beach sharing their sand toys while you’re relaxing next to your spouse drinking a cold refresher. Next thing you know you find your whole family boarding the next flight to paradise! You have finally landed on the beautiful Oahu, Hawaii and you’re ready to make some everlasting memories with your loved ones on the best family vacation ever!
We have consolidated a list of some of the top kid friendly things you can do on the island for the whole family to enjoy. Check it out and make sure to add these destinations to your itinerary :
Take your kids on a hike!
Did you know the island of Oahu is known for their vast variety of stunning trails? These trails can range from easy, moderate, and even challenging for the adventurous hikers! There isn’t a single trail on island that is not jam packed with the beauty nature has to offer, whether you want a clear ocean view or to take a dip in the local waterfall. One of the most kid friendly hikes that the island has to offer is known as Judd Trail. This trail is a real bang for your time kind of deal! Judd Trail is an easy path for everyone but it can sometimes get muddy so make sure you come prepared with extra clothes, water, and towels. Once you have entered the trail you can choose the path you would like to take whether it’s through the bamboo forest, norfolk pine forest, or the one mile hike to the main waterfall! There is no question that wandering throughout nature is a great choice for the developing mind and we believe this would be an afternoon well spent!
2. Beach Day!
Just like the incredible hikes on Oahu, there is no shortage of stunning beaches surrounding the island. If we’re being honest, there isn’t a beach you could go to that didn’t deliver the perfection and beauty of those dreamy ocean views. One of our top rated family friendly beaches is located on the west side of the island and is known as the Ko Olina Lagoons. Ko Olina is a resort style area that has four lagoons stretching along the coast for over a mile long! The lagoons are perfect to spend time with your family, especially with the landscape it offers and low tide for children. On the one mile stretch you’ll also find different hotel accommodations, restaurants, public restrooms, and the world famous Disney Aulani! Could you think of a more perfect place to spend a beach day?
3. Go Snorkeling with Captain Max Boat Tours!
Nothing on this list will come close to giving your family the most adventurous, fun-filled time as going on a turtle snorkeling tour with Captain Max Boat Tours. You’ll climb aboard a six seater speed boat that will take you on the trip of a lifetime! While cruising along Waikiki Beach you’ll get a gorgeous skyline view of the iconic Diamond Head and likely have dolphins racing alongside the boat. Once you have arrived at Turtle Canyon you’ll get a brief overview of everything you need to know about swim safety, the provided snorkel gear, and the sea life you may encounter. During this tour you are guaranteed to see Honu (Hawaiian Sea Turtles) but it is so important to remember that you are in their natural habitat so you must be respectful of their space and environment. Make sure to add this excursion to your list because you don’t want to miss out!
4. Wet n’ Wild
Are you looking for an activity that doesn’t involve sand between your toes or throwing on those muddy hiking boots? Get ready to make a splash at the popular island waterpark, Wet n’ Wild! This thrilling water park is located on the west side of the island, in Kapolei, near the Ko Olina Lagoons we spoke about earlier. Wet n’ Wild is always ready for fun with over 25 exhilarating attractions that include different waterslides, dive n’ movie events, speciality treats, daily challenges and even the Chief’s Luau. The whole family will be enjoying their time for hours and the children will be begging to come back the next day!
5. Kualoa Ranch
Did you enjoy watching the movie Jurassic Park? What about Soul Surfer or Jumanji? Well, look no further because you are about to enter the exact filming locations for these action packed films! Kualoa Ranch is a unmatched experience where you can choose from a plethora of tours around the establishment. These tours include different adventurous activities that include ziplining, movie set tours, horseback riding, ATV tours and biking tours. During your time at the ranch you can also learn about the extensive history of the land and how it continues to benefit the Hawaiian culture to this day. It’s such a unique attraction and has a variety of interests for the whole family!
We sincerely hope you are able to make incredible family memories with the excursions the island has to offer. Mahalo for your support Ohana and we hope to see you soon at Captain Max Boat Tours!
