FAMILY VACATIONS IN HAWAII WITH CHILREN -WHAT TO DO IN HAWAII WITH KIDS
FUN THINGS TO DO ON VACATION WITH KIDS - HAWAII
Ideas for Family Summer Vacations in Hawaii - Hawaii is a terrific family destination which can be reached by a relatively quick flight and experienced on a budget by the wise traveler.
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - NORTHERN HAWAII (For example - Kalaheo,HI - Lihu'e, HI - Kapaa, HI )
Onsite Hawaii Family Travel Articles
Offsite Hawaii Family Travel Articles
Kauai Sea Tours - 26 years experience exploring the majestic Na Pali Coast - The adventure of a lifetime is a charter boat tour to Kauai's Na Pali Coast where you will enjoy sailing or rafting, snorkeling, whale watching, sunset cruises, with an emphasis on ecotourism, respect for the environment, and pure unadulterated fun in what is perhaps nature's most magnificent playground...the Napali Coast.
Location: 4310 Waialo Rd. P.O. Box 51004 Eleele, HI 96705 Tel: 800-733-7997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Tropical Botanical Gardens - The National Tropical Botanical Garden is dedicated to the conservation of tropical plant diversity, particularly rare and endangered species. Medicine, food, shelter - the potential uses of many plant species are not known. Yet they are becoming extinct at an alarming rate. Located in the only tropical and sub-tropical regions in the United States, the gardens and preserves of the NTBG are "Noah's Arks" for this threatened plant life. NTBG's work in scientific research, plant exploration, propagation, and education is all supported by contributions from people
Location: 3530 Papalina Road Kalaheo, HI 96741 Tel: (808) 332-7324 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kauai Museum - The Kaua`i Museum is the cultural sanctuary for the art and artifacts of Native Hawaiians and it nurtures the creative spirit of today’s artists. This year, we have embarked on a journey to revitalize the historic buildings that have been home to our collections.
Location: 4428 Rice Street, Lihu'e, Hawaii 96766 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paradise Outdoor Adventures - Kauai, the oldest of all the Hawaiian Islands, is the only island in Hawaii to have navigable rivers that are ideal for beginning kayaking to advanced kayaking. Because our Kauai Island is 5.5 million years old, Mother Nature has had plenty of time to sculpture Kauai's magnificent valleys and the hundreds of waterfalls cascading down Mount Waialeale, the wettest spot on the planet. She then covered herself with the lush green tropical jungles and verdant rain forests the make up our tropical Paradise USA.
Location: 4-1596 Kuhio Highway Kapaa, Hawaii 96746 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grove Farm Homestead - This 80-acre sugar plantation belonged to George N. Wilcox and his nieces who built their home here in 1864. It was turned into a museum in 1978 and depicts the rise to fame of the prominent family. The main house is in pristine conditon with walls and a staircase made of native Koa wood. Also on the grounds are a wash house, tea house, and guest cottage.
Location: 4050 Nawiliwili Road | (Highway 58) at Pikaka St., Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii Tel: 808-245-3202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Kauai Helicopter Tours - If you're planning on visiting Kauai, or just want to know a little more about Island home, and tours of Kauai, surf on! Air Kauai Helicopters, certified F.A.A. part 135 air carrier. Since 1988, Chuck DiPiazza, owner of Air Kauai Helicopters, has been providing the highest quality helicopter tour on Kauai. Chuck and his elite group of hand picked, highly experienced pilots, strive to show guests the hidden beauty of Kauai, in a helicopter equipped to the ultimate in comfort and safety.
Location: Tel: 1-800-972-4666 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kalapaki Beach - Kalapaki Beach fronts the Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club as well as teh Kauai Lagoons championship golfcourse. The crescent-shaped sand beach opens out to Nawilwili Bay, the Harbor and the Hoary Head Mountains.
Location: Rice Road, Lihu'e, East Kauai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kauai's Best Luau - Kauai's Best Luau features traditional music and dance, chants and legends of ancient Hawaii. In addition, you will see authentic Tahitian dance and a Samoan Fire Knife Dance, performed by Halau Na Punua O Kauai, the Punua family of entertainers directed by Wallis and Shana Punua, and Kauai's senior most Kumu Hula Kuulei Punua. This halau (dance school) has been featured at the prestigious Merrie Monarch Hula Festival and the World Hula Invitational.
Location: Luau Hawaii, LLC P.O. Box 1488, Lihue, HI 96766 Tel: 1(808) 335-LUAU (5828) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kauai Community Players - To encourage, promote, and conduct educational, cultural, literary, and dramatic pursuits for the general welfare of, and enjoyment by, the community.
Location: PO Box 343 Lihue, HI 96766 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kauai Children's Discovery Museum - Kaua'i Children's Discovery Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to establishing and perpetuating a permanent science, art, and cultural exploratory museum -- a hands on, touch, see, feel, and learn, museum of experience -- for the children & adults of Kaua'i and island visitors.
Location: Kaua'i Village Shopping Center, Kapa'a, Hawai'i - Tel: 808-823-8222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kauai Hindu Monastery - Kauai Aadheenam, also known as Kauai's Hindu Monastery, is a traditional South-Indian style monastery-temple complex on the mystical Garden Island of Kauai in the Hawaiian chain in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The current Guru Mahasannidhanam is Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, the successor to Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami.
Location: Himalayan Academy Kauai's Hindu Monastery 107 Kaholalele Road Kapaa, HI 96746-9304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Esprit De Corps Riding Academy - Whether you are an experienced horse person or novice, get ready for outdoor fun with Kauai's most personalized horse activities. Here at our Cyber*Ranch learn about the Complete Horse Experience.
Location: P.O. Box 269 Kapaa, Kauai Hawaii 96746 Tel: (808) 822-4688 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kahn Galleries - Established in 1984, Kahn Galleries offers some of the finest artwork available anywhere to visitors of Kaua'i.
Location: 4569 Kukui St., Kapa'a, Kaua'i, HI 96746 Tel: (808) 822-5281 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kauai Tradewinds - Experience Kauai entertainment and nightlife at it's best in a tropical Hawaiian Style Bar. Listen to island Music and Enjoy an exotic Cocktail while relaxing in Open Air Atmosphere.
Location: Tradewinds - A South Seas Bar Coconut Marketplace 484 Kuhio Hwy. Kapaa, HI 96746 Tel: 808-822-1621 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Princeville Ranch - When it comes to adventure travel and enjoying Hawaii outdoors nothing beats Princeville Ranch. An unforgettable horseback experience on a 2500 acre working cattle ranch, one of Hawai’i’s oldest.
Location: Princeville Ranch Stables PO Box 888, Hanalei, Hawaii 96714 Tel: 808.826.6777 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spouting Horn - This natural wonder occurs water rushes under a lava shelf and bursts through a small opening at the surface. Every wave produces another spray. Spouting Horn frequently spurts salt water 50 feet into the air. The phenomina is especially exciting at sunset when the spray becomes incandescent with the colors of the rainbow.
Location: Lawa'i Road Po'ipu, South Kauai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hanalei Valley Lookout - The Hanalei Valley Lookout, on the edge of paradise off Highway 56, is a good place to pull over and get your bearings. Across the road, the Princeville Resort spreads gracefully over 23 acres on Puu Poa Ridge, high above Hanalei Bay. Its well-manicured, award-winning golf courses provide an emerald centerpiece for the posh resort and residential community.
Location: Koloa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Koloa Heritage Trail - The Koloa Heritage Trail is a 10 mile walk, bike ride or drive which includes 14 historical stops and monuments describing the significance of the location.
Location: Post Office Box 730 Koloa, HI 96756 Tel: 808-742-7444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seasport Divers - Experience exotic packages on Scuba diving, Ni'ihau Diving, Boating
Location: KOLOA, HI. 96756 Tel: 808.742.9303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - CENTRAL HAWAII (For example - Honolulu,HI - Kaneohe, HI - Kapolei, HI )
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Contemporary Museum - The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, is the only museum in the state of Hawai‘i devoted exclusively to contemporary art. TCM provides an accessible forum for provocative, dynamic forms of visual art, offering interaction with art and artists in a unique Island environment. TCM presents its innovative exhibition and educational programs at two venues: in residential Honolulu at the historic Spalding house, and downtown at First Hawaiian Center.
Location: 2411 Makiki Heights Drive Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chinatown Hawaii - Chinatown is Hawaii's most exciting and mysterious neighborhood. The historic district is located in downtown Honolulu, and has long been a popular gathering place for kama`aina and visitors. As a gateway to Hawaii for many immigrants, Chinatown is a colorful and eclectic blend of Southeast Asian cultures. Vietnamese, Laotian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Filipino, Hawaiian, Korean and Caucasian merchants work harmoniously together, selling their wares and perpetuating respective cultural traditions.
Location: Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Senator Fong's Plantation & Gardens - Senator Fong's Plantation & Gardens in Oahu, Hawaii, is a 725 acre Garden owned by former US Senator Hiram Fong, offering guided walking tours through five scenic valleys and plateaus with palms, fruit and nut trees, ferns, and fragrant flowers.
Location: 47-285 Pulama Road Kaneohe, HI 96744 Tel: (808) 239-6775 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii - In 1986, The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce (HJCC) initiated the Japan-Hawaii Cultural Center project, "The Dream", for the purpose of bringing together related organizations in Hawaii to work in a common effort to preserve the legacy and history of the pioneers who came to Hawaii from Japan, and whose sacrifices and contributions made it possible for the younger generations to become integral members of American society. It will be a legacy where future members of our community can look back and be fully conscious of their roots. The Center will also foster relations by promoting harmony and mutual understanding between Japan, Hawaii, and the United States.
Location: 2454 South Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 Tel: (808) 945-7633 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park - USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park's mission is to restore and preserve the World War II submarine USS Bowfin (SS-287), and submarine-related artifacts on our grounds and in the Museum. Bowfin Park's parent organization, the Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial Association (PFSMA), is a non-profit group that receives no state or federal funding. Visitors are given a walkman-style cassette player that narrates their tour as they explore this historic WWII submarine to imagine what life on board must have been like for her 80-man crew. USS Bowfin was launched on 7 December 1942 and completed nine successful war patrols. For her wartime service she also earned both the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Unit Commendation. USS Bowfin was acquired from the U.S. Navy in 1979 and opened to the public in 1981. In 1986 she was designated a National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior. Dive into Bowfin's War Patrols.
Location: 11 Arizona Memorial Drive Honolulu, HI 96818 Tel: (808) 423-1341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Honolulu Zoo - Over 750,000 people visit the Honolulu Zoo annually. It is the largest zoo within a radius of 2,300 miles and unique in that it is the only zoo in the United States originating from a King's grant of royal lands to the people.
Location: 151 Kapahulu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 Tel: (808) 971-7171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii Maritime Center - Enjoy the excitement of the Honolulu waterfront and harbor at Pier 7. You'll get a close-up view of Aloha Tower plus a chance to experience Hawaii's largest maritime attraction. The Story of Hawai`i - Was written on the sea. Uncover an oceanful of colorful lore and larger than live legends - from the volcanic birth of the Hawaiian Islands to the adventures of the Polynesian voyagers, European explorers, and whalers.
Location: Pier 7, Honolulu Harbor Honolulu Hawai`i 96813 Phone: (808) 523-6151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fostern Botanical Garden - More than 75,000 visitors view the garden annually. Guided tours are given to thousands of school children as well as visitors from around the world. Honolulu's botanical garden system has broadened to other sites and now includes, in addition to Foster Botanical Garden, four other gardens on Oahu.
Location: Honolulu Botanical Gardens 50 N. Vineyard Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 Tel: (808) 522-7060 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waikiki Aquarium - The Waikiki Aquarium, founded in 1904, is the third oldest public aquarium in the United States. A part of the University of Hawaii since 1919, the Aquarium is located next to a living reef on the Waikiki shoreline. Our exhibits, programs, and research focus on the aquatic life of Hawaii and the tropical Pacific. Over 2,500 organisms in our exhibits represent more than 420 species of aquatic animals and plants. Every year, roughly 350,000 people visit the Waikiki Aquarium. The Waikiki Aquarium has been designated as the Coastal Ecosystem Learning Center for the Pacific Island Region of the Coastal America Partnership.
Location: Waikiki Aquarium University of Hawaii-Manoa 2777 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, HI. 96815 · 808.923.9741 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMAX Theatre Waikiki - Immerse yourself in a view of "Hidden Hawai'i" among other film features on a screen five stories high and 70 ft wide; digital surround sound completes the experience.
Location: 325 Seaside Ave. Honolulu, HI 96815-2518 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Hawaiian Railway - Train rides down Hawaii's historical railroad tracks are available year round.
Location: P.O. Box 60369, Ewa Station, Ewa, Hawaii 96706 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park - Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park is 25-acres of safe, clean family fun and excitement. Located 30 minutes west of Waikiki. It's Hawaii's only waterpark
Location: 400 Farrington Highway Kapolei, HI 96707 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bishop Museum - Bishop Museum is the largest museum in the state and the premier natural and cultural history institution in the Pacific, recognized throughout the world for its cultural collections, research projects, consulting services and public educational programs. It also has one of the largest natural history specimen collections in the world. Serving and representing the interests of Native Hawaiians is a primary purpose of the Museum.
Location: 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96817 Tel: 808.847.3511 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dole Plantation - Dole Plantation welcomes over one million visitors a year. Guests enjoy a variety of attractions and activities, including the Pineapple Express, the Plantation Garden Tour, the Pineapple Garden Maze and the Guinness Book of World Records 2001 World's Largest Maze. Also popular are informational displays and presentations about pineapple and the history of Dole and the plantation center, offering hundreds of unique pineapple-related and Dole brand items, including the world famous DoleWhip®. Every week, Dole Plantation sells more than 3,500 fresh Hawaii-grown pineapples for consumption at the store or packaged for customers to take home.
Location: 64-1550 Kamehameha Highway, Wahiawa, HI 96786 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Polynesian Cultural Center - Visit Hawaii's favorite visitor attraction. Visitors can enjoy 7 Pacific island villages on 42 tropical acres, Hawaii's most authentic luau, Horizons,"" the island's largest evening show, Hawaii's only canoe pageant ,A Polynesian art and handicrafts marketplace, and an IMAX theater.
Location: Polynesian Cultural Center Reservations Department 55-370 Kamehameha Highway Laie, Hawaii (HI) 96762 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sea Life Park - Located just 15 miles from Waikiki on Oahu's beautiful and scenic Makapuu Point, Sea Life Park is a world-class marine attraction perched between the majestic Koolau Mountain Range and breathtaking Makapuu Beach. See dolphins dance, sea lions sing, and penguins perform in this magical place by the sea.
Location: Makapuu Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Honolulu Academy of Arts - Developed from founder Anna Rice Cooke's initial gift of approximately 4,500 works of art, the Academy's collection now totals over 34,000 pieces and is internationally recognized for its quality and diversity. The Academy is Hawaii's only general art museum, and its holdings, almost equally divided between Western and Asian art, are encyclopedic in nature and scope.
Location: 900 South Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96814-1495 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USS Missouri Memorial - The Battleship Missouri Memorial provides an opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in military and Pacific history. The ship will come alive through state-of-the art displays and face to face encounters with former crew members
Location: P.O. Box 879 Aiea, HI 96701 Tel: (808) 423-2263 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii Opera Theatre - Hawaii Opera Theatre produces grand operas which feature international conductors, directors, and singers.
Location: 987 Waimanu St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96814 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii Theatre - Proclaimed as the "Pride of the Pacific," the beautiful Hawaii Theatre, built by the Consolidated Amusement Company, opened its doors September 6, 1922 in downtown Honolulu. The Hawaii Theatre operated as a showplace for vaudeville, plays, musicals and silent films until it fell into disrepair and was abandoned by Consolidated in 1984. In 1986, the Hawaii Theatre Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation was formed to save the Hawaii Theatre from the wrecking ball and in May 1996, the Hawaii Theatre reopened its doors as a 1400-seat, multi-purpose, state-of-the art performance center.
Location: 1130 Bethel Street Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813-2201 Tel: (808) 528-0506 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paradise Cove - Serving Hawaii's malihini (guests) and kama'aina (locals) for more than 20 years, Paradise Cove is one of the largest and most respected luau shows in Hawai'i. Located at the beautiful Ko Olina Resort on the leeward coast of O'ahu, Paradise Cove features brilliant sunset views from our 12-oceanfront acres.
Location: 1860 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 401 Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 Tel: 1-800-775-2683 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Molokai Ranch - Headquartered in the historic plantation town of Maunaloa with over 54,000 sprawling acres, or almost 1/3 of the island of Molokai, Molokai Ranch has been part of island life for more than a century. Molokai Ranch & Lodge is dedicated to preserving Molokai's natural environment and cultural history while providing quality lodging and recreational activities.
Location: 100 Maunaloa Highway Maunaloa, Molokai Hawaii 96770 Tel: (808) 660-2824 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Whalers Village Museum - The history-oriented museum brings to life Lahaina's whaling era (1825-1860) with hundreds of artifacts, photo murals and interpretive graphics. The story is told through the eyes of an ordinary sailor or "whaleman," and illustrates the challenges of daily life on the sea.
Location: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maui Myth & Magic Theatre - Maui Myth & Magic Theatre Presents 'Ulalena, a theatrical experience as impressive as the story. This is not just a theatre. It is a multi-million dollar, state-of-the-art venue built for this presentation. It employs the talents of some of Hawaii's most distinguished musicians and performers, combining live traditional Hawaiian music with 8-channel surround sound.
Location: 878 Front Street, Lahaina, Maui Tel: 877-688-4800 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maui Cave Adventures - Tour with experienced guides deep into the subterranean passages of one of the world's largest lava tubes. Witness this ancient cavern system that was created from hot molten lava flowing a thousand years ago!
Location: Maui Cave Adventures P.O. Box 40 Hana, Hi. 96713 Tel: (808) 248-7308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Old Lahaina Luau - Since 1987, the Old Lahaina Luau has been acclaimed for presenting Maui's most authentic and entertaining Hawaiian luau. Guests are treated to a truly memorable evening of traditional Hawaiian cuisine, music, cultural dances and island crafts.
Location: 1251 Front Street, Lahaina Maui, Hawaii 96761 Tel: 1 800 248 5828 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maui Arts & Cultural Center - From hula to symphony, paintings to taiko drumming, ballet to children's art, slack key guitar to Chinese acrobats to popular singers, The MACC celebrates the richness of the cultural diversity that converges on Maui, the creativity that springs from artists of all ages, and the variety of arts disciplines that keep our stages and galleries exciting.
Location: One Cameron Way Kahului, Maui, HI 96732 Tel: 808-242-SHOW (7469) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Sugar Cane Train - With a blast of its steam whistle, the locomotive chugs along a six-mile stretch of track at a leisurely pace. During your train ride, the "Sugar Cane Train" crosses a 325-foot curved wooden trestle whose elevation yields panoramic views of neighboring islands and the West Maui Mountains
Location: 975 Limahana Pl. Suite #203 Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761 Tel: (808) 667-6851 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maui Ocean Center - Take a journey of discovery at Maui Ocean Center. This state-of-the-art marine park on the island of Maui is the only facility in the world dedicated to fostering understanding, wonder and respect for Hawaii’s marine life. Here, visitors can see spectacular live coral displays (the largest collection in the nation), marvel at elusive garden eels and majestic lionfish, muse at the colorful Hawaiian wrasse, enjoy playful swimming displays by Hawai‘i’s beloved green sea turtles and awe at close encounters with sharks, rays and more – while learning about Hawai‘i’s natural history and cultural heritage.
Location: 192 Ma’alaea Rd. Wailuku, HI 96793 Tel: 808-270-7000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warren & Annabelle's Magic - In one of Maui's most elegant and intimate settings, Warren Gibson, highly acclaimed showman and one of the country's premier sleight-of-hand magicians treats you to his incredible style of "close-up" magic, sense of humor and Southern hospitality in this beautiful $1.2 million venue!
Location: 900 Front Street, Suite A202 Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761 Tel: (808) 667-MAGIC (6244) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - SOUTHERN HAWAII (For example - Hilo,HI - Kailua-Kona, HI - Papaikou, HI )
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hilo Tropical Gardens - Nestled on land owned by the estate of one of Hawaii's last princesses, Hilo Tropical Gardens, established in 1948, is one of Hawaii Island's oldest visitor gardens.Just a mile from Hilo Harbor and within easy walking distance of beautiful beaches, experience tropical splendor and the aloha spirit of the kamaaina, or native islanders.
Location: 1477 Kalanianaole Avenue Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Tel: 1-800-278-8005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nani Mau Gardens - Located 3 miles from Hilo on the magnificent Big Island of Hawaii, Nani Mau Gardens showcases 53 acres of gorgeous tropical flowers and plants. "Nani Mau" which translates as "forever beautiful" in Hawaiian is a perfect name for this beautiful garden that first opened to the public in 1972. Featuring 20 acres of artistically landscaped displays of native and exotic tropical flowers and plants, a spectacular orchid garden, rare palms and tropical fruit orchards, a visit to Nani Mau is a favorite of both visitors and residents alike.
Location: 421 Makalika Street, Hilo, HI 96720 Tel: (808) 959-3500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo is located in Hilo on the island of Hawaii. It is the only natural tropical rainforest zoo in the United States
Location: Tel: 808-959-9233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center - This facility was established to commemorate Col. Ellison S. Onizuka, U.S. Air Force, who lost his life aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger on January 28, 1986 along with six other American Astronauts. The Center is dedicated to reaching out to children and adults to further their understanding of Science and Space through interactive displays and experiences.
Location: One Keahole St., Kailua-Kona. Tel: (808) 329-3441. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a spectacular Garden in a Valley on the Ocean - acclaimed as one of the most beautiful areas in all Hawaii. The Garden is located on the Big Island of Hawaii, 8 1/2 miles north of Hilo on the four-mile Scenic Route at Onomea Bay (click here for map). In this garden valley, nature trails meander through a true tropical rainforest, crossing bubbling streams, passing several beautiful waterfalls and the exciting ocean vistas along the rugged Pacific coast.
Location: 27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway P.O. Box 80, Papaikou, HI 96781 Tel: 808-964-5233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific Tsunami Museum - The Pacific Tsunami Museum is located at 130 Kamehameha Avenue in Downtown Hilo. The Museum is on the corner of Kamehameha and Kalakaua Avenue, directly across from the Kress Building. The Pacific Tsunami Museum provides residents and visitors to the State of Hawaii with much needed tsunami education programs. One of the factors that makes this museum unique is that it is a living monument to those who lost their lives in past tsunamis.
Location: 130 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lyman House Memorial Museum - The nationally accredited Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawai`i in its exhibit halls and its 1839 historic missionary home. The museum also features collections of seashells and minerals that are world-wide in scope, ancient art of China, artists of Hawai`i, and changing special exhibitions. Many community programs and events are held each year. Located in downtown Hilo, the Lyman Museum offers a unique educational and cultural experience for people all ages.
Location: 276 Haili Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Tel: 808.935.5021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subaru Telescope - Scientists at universities in Japan and Hawaii teamed up to obtain the deepest infrared image of an almost empty field in the sky. Using Subaru's Adaptive Optics system (AO) and Infrared Camera and Spectrograph (IRCS), they observed the "Subaru Deep Field", an area of the sky well suited for studying the origin and evolution of galaxies.
Location: Director's Office Subaru Telescope National Astronomical Observatory of Japan 650 North A'ohoku Place Hilo, HI 96720, U.S.A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hilo Farmers Market - The Hilo Farmers Market is a must-see experience when you are on the Big Island. Over 100 local farmers and crafters sell their produce, crafts, gift items and tropical flowers in a festive outdoor atmosphere that recalls back to the old "plantation" days of early Hilo.
Location: Hilo Farmers Market - PO Box 34 - Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Tel:(808) 933-1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East Hawaii Cultural Center - East Hawai'i Cultural Center is home to an alliance of arts and cultural organizations among them the Big Island Dance Council, Hawaii Concert Society, Bunka No Izumi, Kin Ryosho Dance Academy, and the Phillippine Women's Circle. The Center's facilities include three public galleries, which host local, national and international invitational art exhibits. In the Main Gallery is the Gift Shop featuring locally created art and artifacts.
Location: 141 Kalakaua Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Tel: 808-961-5711 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Palace Theatre - The Palace was built and opened in 1925 at the peak of the heyday for American movie palaces. It was originally part of a small family of theaters owned and operated by Adam C. Baker, a dashing Hawaiian gentleman who was the nephew of the last royal governors of the island of Hawaii. Adam Baker had been involved in the theater business since the early 1900s and was a well-known showman in Hawaii.
Location: 38 Haili Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Tel: (808) 934-7010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Above it All - Island Hoppers - Island Hoppers has operated aerial tours over the Big Island of Hawaii since 1986. We are both the largest and oldest Big Island air tour company, yet still small enough to provide personal, family-style attention to all our clients. With departures daily from both our Hilo and Kona airport locations, we offer the best in variety and value. Experience all that Hawaii has to offer UP CLOSE in our safe, maneuverable, 3 and 6-passenger aircraft.
Location: 73-300 U'u Street Commuter Terminal, Kona Airport Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hulihe'e Palace - Situated on Alii Drive in Kailua - Kona, Hulihe'e Palace was the vacation residence of Hawaiian royalty. Today it is a museum operated by the Daughters of Hawai'i and is a showplace of beautiful furniture and fascinating artifacts.
Location: 75-5718 Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, Tel: (808) 329-9555 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mokuaikaua Church - All of the interior posts and beam are of 'ohi'a wood, the pews, pulpit and interior paneling is koa wood. The church walls are of lava rock cemented together by mortar made by mixing sand and lime. The lime came from burnt and crushed coral. Islanders gathered the coral from the sea. The church is 120 feet in length and 48 feet wide while the steeple is 112 feet tall.
Location: Kailua Kona, HI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dolphin Discoveries - The Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii is one of the few places in the world so accessible to watching dolphins in the wild. Uniquely adapted to their environment, dolphins are one of the most intelligent marine mammals.
Location: Keauhou Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kalona Salon & Spa - Inspired by the bounty of the islands, Kalona products offer you a harvest of tropical delights specially selected to nourish your hair, skin and body. It offers a unique blending of nature and science that delivers to your hair and skin the best of fruits and botanicals. Kalona products offer the natural bounty of the islands from both land and sea; mango, aloe, ginger, lilikoi, coconut, macadamia nut, kukui nut, hibiscus, spirulina and sea kelp.
Location: 78-6740 Ali’i Drive Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Tel: 808-322-9373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures - Experience the islands geography, cultural and natural history from our experts. Fantastic Scenery: Strange cloudscapes, excellent photo opportunities, surreal landforms. Sunset at the Summit the most dramatic spectacle in Hawaii. Experience the night sky from Polaris to the Southern Cross and see the treasures of the night sky through our powerful telescope. Trip Includes: Arctic style parkas with hoods, a Light Supper, Hot Drinks and convenient pick-up points, duration 7-8 hours.
Location: P.O. Box 9027 Kailua Kona , Hawaii, 96745 Tel: 1-888-322-2366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii - Learn how NELHA and its tenants are using sunshine, seawater and ingenuity to bring economic development and diversity to the State of Hawaii.
Location: 73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. #101 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kona Magic Sands Resort - Enjoy the sounds and freshness of tropical breezes in the evenings as you sip a cool tropical drink. Reminisce about the day's frolicking at the beach and develop an appreciation of the relaxation that comes from being in Hawaii.
Location: Tel : 1-800-244-4752 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kamanu Charters - Experience Kamanu sailing, snorkeling and whale watching.
Location: P.O. Box 2021, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 Tel: (808) 329-2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kula Kai Caverns and Lava Tubes - Kula Kai Caverns are located down slope Mauna Loa near South Point on the Big Island of Hawaii. Kula Kai Caverns offers a spectacular adventure inside 1000 year old lava tubes. Situated on the Southwest rift, the caverns consist of several miles of braided lava tube systems.
Location: P.O. Box 6313 Ocean View, Hawaii 96737 Phone: 808.929.7539 or 808.929.9725 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Holualoa Village - Ten minutes from the bustling town of Kailua-Kona, nestled on the slopes of the Big Island of Hawai'i's Mount Hualalai, is the cool upcountry village of Holualoa. A taste of old Hawai'i ~ off the beaten path.
Location: Village of Holualoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OneLoveOneSpirit.com, a website designed for those seeking magic, adventure, and a deeper connection with spirit, through dolphin and whale swims and retreats, fabulous accommodations in Hawaii, and a fine selection of art, posters, photos, books and more! Enjoy exploring and discovering all of the gifts and opportunities that await you here.
