10 BEST THINGS

Hapuna Beach

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Anaehoʻomalu Bay

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Honaunau National Historical Park

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WAIPIO VALLEY

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Voyagers of the Pacific Luau

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Kona Swimming with Dolphins

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Kona Atlantis Submarine

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Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour

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Visit the Painted Church

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Onekahakaha Beach Park

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Papakolea Green Sand Beach

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mORE ABOUT BIG ISLAND

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10 BEST THINGS

TO DO ON

BIG ISLAND

WITH KIDS

Hapuna Beach

1

It’s the longest white sand beach on the Island of Hawaii, and perfect for your Big Island family vacation.

Anaehoʻomalu Bay

2

This is a white sand beach that also has ancient Hawaiian fish ponds, a hiking trail, tide pools, petroglyphs, and more.

Honaunau National Historical Park

3

Here, you’ll be able to walk along a path to see Hawaiian tiki statues and replica structures that show what life in Old Hawaii was like.

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WAIPIO VALLEY

4

The views are epic, and you’ll probably see a few wild horses!

Voyagers of the Pacific Luau

5

One of the best Big Island luaus is the Voyagers of the Pacific Luau at the Royal Kona Resort. They have dancing from all across the Polynesian islands.

Kona Swimming with Dolphins

6

Not only can you swim with the dolphins, but you’ll learn a lot about them as well as hand signals so you can communicate with them.

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Kona Atlantis Submarine

7

You’ll spend about 50 minutes underwater in a real submarine. There are tons of coral and tropical fish, and you never know what you might find.

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour

8

You’ll get to spend a few hours with an expert who will show you all the best places to explore at Kilauea and give you tons of tips for what to do in the area.

Visit the Painted Church

8

It’s one of the most beautiful Hawaiian churches and definitely worth a peek.

Onekahakaha Beach Park

9

The shallow water makes it a great spot for swimming and snorkeling, as well as opportunities to see sea turtles!

Papakolea Green Sand Beach

10

Here, you’ll find sand that’s a mixture of green crystals, white coral, and black lava rock. It’s absolutely breathtaking!

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