WHAT You will find…
Hawaii Family Life offers down-to-earth, real-life experiences
and suggestions for traveling with your little and not-so-little ones.
We get it. Like many families, we have a love-anxiety relationship with children and traveling. We love the travel and we love the kids but we know that traveling + kids may sometimes require a different kind of planning. Is that show/luau/tour age-appropriate for my 1/10/15-year-old? Can my 3-year-old hike that trail? Is there anything to do with a baby in tow? Does it make sense to bring my stroller/baby carrier on this tour?
These are the questions we relentlessly google-searched too so we know that family-to-family recommendations are valuable tools while planning your Hawaii vacation, stay-cation, or a trip to the beach!
Hawaii Islands and Travel Guides
We’ve compiled information on different islands. Hope you enjoy your stay in Hawaii.
Our Highlights
Some of the tours stand out more than the others. Here are some of the highlights of Hawaii Tours.
Popular Posts
- Information on Reef Safe Sunscreen
- Information on Adult Only Resort in Hawaii
Top Things to do In Oahu Hawaii
1. Swim in the world famous Waikiki beach
The world famous Waikiki beach is famous for a reason and if you have come with family members who don’t really swim, this will give you options for both the novice and the expert swimmer.
2. Walk up the Diamond Head trail
Check out the view from Diamond Head where it gives you a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of Waikiki, downtown Honolulu, stunning shoreline, and the Windward-side of Oahu.
3. Visit North Shore Beaches for the giant waves
Ok, this comes with a caveat, the giant waves of the North Shore only come in winter time, but if you happen to be here, pull up a chair and just watch those colossal 20~30 foot waves crash to the shore, you’ll see a spectacular show of the power of the ocean.
What We Offer…
Hawaii Family Life is a one-stop site for all things Hawaii + travel + family.
Whether your visiting Hawaii for the first or tenth time, an expat visiting Grandma and Grandpa with your mainland-raised kids, or a local family trying to figure out what to do for the weekend, we’re here to share all of our experiences with you and hopefully give you some insights of the dos and don’ts we’ve learned along the way.
Our Latest Posts
We hope our research and information is helpful for you.
Should I Visit Maui in the Aftermath of the Wildfires?
To be honest, this is currently a sensitive and controversial topic both within the islands and around the rest of the country. The bottom line and current official government and agency directive is that, outside the areas affected by the wildfires, Maui is open for...
Road to Hana – Places to Visit with Mileage Markers
The Road to Hana is a beautiful scenic drive that with approximately 64 miles along the northeastern coast of Maui, Hawaii. The journey is full of beautiful waterfalls, beaches, and rainforests. We listed the places that you'll want to stop by organized by...
Are There Dangerous Animals in Hawaii? The Good, The Bad, The Ones With a Great Personality
Geckos, centipedes, flying roaches, Portuguese man o' - what?! From Hawaii's idyllic rain forests to our captivating blue oceans, across must-see urban foodie hotspots to suburban family homes, roam all kinds of critters and creepy-crawlies. For the most part, most...
The Best Time to Visit Hawaii
When is the Best Time to Visit Hawaii? For the best times to visit Hawaii, our picks are April, May, September, and October. While there are many factors to consider -- such as specific activities like whale watching which is primarily available during the...
Best Reef-Safe Sunscreens for Your Hawaii Trip 2023 – Know the Law Before You Go
It’s already 2023 and the Hawaii sunscreen ban has been in effect for a couple of years. Still, there seems to be some confusion about the law so, here’s the most up-to-date information that I could find to help you with your Hawaii vacation planning needs. Click here...
Cost of Living in Hawaii – Want to Live in Hawaii?
Is Hawaii Expensive? Short answer: Yes! Let's face it, Hawaii has long been a popular tourist destination, and, for the past 20+ years, Hawaii has also become a favorite place for people looking to purchase second homes, both nationally and internationally....
Our Road to Hana Trip – What To Do and What Not To Do
Anyone who visits Maui has probably heard of the Road to Hana. It is a top-rated, highly recommended drive for anyone who chooses Maui as their Hawaii vacation destination. With lush tropical landscapes, many hidden waterfalls along the way, and scenic roads with...
Hawaii Travel Restrictions
Due to COVID, many places throughout the world entered into travel restrictions and Hawaii took a little stronger stand, given that the more isolated location of Hawaii which makes it easier to control the incoming visitors. Also, Hawaii's high elderly population made...
The Best Snorkeling Spots in West Maui
Maui is famous for its drastic landscape with mountain as well as ocean. If we skip snorkeling from favorite things to do in Maui list, then it won't do the justice, because the ocean here is so gorgeous. In many ways, it's nicer than Oahu, simply because not as many...
