Big Island Family Vacation

Don’t have time to read a bunch of Hawaii blog posts and reviews? Here are some of our top picks for visiting the Big Island with kids.

Best Kid-Friendly Big Island Tours/Activities

• Swim with Dolphins (this is a unique experience for kids of all ages)
• Private Surf Lessons for Kids (this is the BEST way for your kids to learn how to surf in Hawaii)
• Kona Submarine Tour (my kids love seeing sunken shipwrecks)
• Legends of Hawaii Luau (the is the most popular luau for families)
• Waterfall Ziplining (this is the top kid-friendly zipline on the Big Island for families)
• Kona ATV Tour (we love this one because they also do cultural activities)

Best Kid-Friendly Big Island Resorts

• Hilton Waikoloa Village (this is a mega kid-friendly resort where you can swim with dolphins or just enjoy their massive pool area)
• Courtyard by Marriott’s King Kamehameha Beach Hotel (this is a moderately-priced Kona hotel right on a little lagoon)
• Fairmont Orchid (this is a swanky resort with incredible kids’ programming and an awesome pool area)