What You WILL Find…
inHawaii Family Life offers down-to-earth, real-life experiences
and suggestions for traveling with your little and not-so-little ones.
We get it. We’ve traveled in all shapes and styles: solo, as a duo, with infants, (infants and) toddlers, teens, and even with larger family groups on a few multigenerational trips. (Thank goodness our toddler could nap at the same time as my Grandparents! 🤭)
Sometimes it’s not easy finding activities that can entertain everyone. Or how do we navigate activities to cover interests of preschoolers, elementary kids, teens, or college-aged kids?!
These are the questions we relentlessly google-searched too – how many tabs do you have open? – so we know that family-to-family recommendations are valuable tools while planning your Hawaii vacation, stay-cation, or even a trip to the beach!
Hawaii Islands and Travel Guides
Here’s some information about the different islands of Hawaii. Happy traveling!
Our Highlights
Get the most out of your trip by booking the tours that work best for you and your family! Here are some Hawaii Tours highlights.
Popular Posts
- Information on Reef Safe Sunscreen
- Information on Adult Only Resort in Hawaii
Top Things To Do On 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 10th 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! Hopefully, we can give you some insights into the Dos and Don’ts we’ve learned along the way.
Our Latest Posts
We hope our research and information is helpful for you.
하와이 여행 짐 싸기 – 여행 필수 준비물 – 무엇을 가지고 가야하나?
하와이로 가는 짐을 싸는 것 자체가 모험이 될 수 있죠. 출장을 가거나, 가족을 방문하거나, 결혼식에 참석하거나, 버킷리스트의 꿈 같은 휴가를 보내더라도 완전히 불필요한것들로 짐을 채우거나, 무언가 모자르게 가지고 간다거나 하기가 쉽죠. 하와이는 할 수 있는 일들도 많고 여행 시기와 여행지에 따라 날씨가 괭장히 달라질 수 있기도 해요. 전 세계 14개 기후대 중 약 10개의 기후대가 하와이에 있다는걸 아시나요? 그리고 7일 동안 해변에서 여유있게 태닝을 할 계획이라면 섬의...
Top Safety Tips When Traveling to Hawaii
Overall, for tourists and residents alike, Hawaii is a generally safe place to travel. That being said, every place has its "things" and hopefully, this will help keep everyone safe so you and your family can really relax and enjoy your Hawaii vacation! AT...
하와이에 대한 재미있는 사실 29가지+!
1. 많은 섬 하와이는 실제로 137개의 섬으로 이루어져 있지만, 우리에게 가장 익숙한 섬은 아마도 니하우, 카우아이, 오아후, 몰로카이, 라나이, 마우이, 카훌라웨, 그리고 하와이 섬(빅 아일랜드)인 8개의 섬들 일거예요 아쉽게도 섬들 사이를 자동차로 여행할 수는 없어요.현재로선 섬들은 기본적으로 비행기나 크루즈선으로만 갈 수 있어요. 몰로카이 페리는 마우이 섬의 라하이나에서 몰로카이까지 하루 두 번 운항하고 마우이-라나이 익스페디션 페리는 라하이나에서...
Common Mistakes People Make When Traveling to Hawaii
So, this is YOUR vacation and we didn’t want to do a full Do’s and Don’ts lecture in your face, so we created this mix of helpful tips to consider, some safety precautions to be aware of, some legal tidbits to keep you fine/jail-free, and some historical and cultural...
하와이 다른 섬 방문하기 (Island Hopping in Hawaii)
하와이 여행중 다른 섬도 여행하기 - 하와이 섬 호핑 하와이 방문객들이 알고 싶어하는 가장 일반적인 질문 중 하나는 휴가 기간 동안 하와이의 다른 섬을 방문하는 것에 관한 것이예요. 타 섬에 여행가는 가장 좋은 방법은 무엇인가요? 다른 섬을 방문 할 가치가 있나요? 우리 경험 상 여행에 충분한 시간이 있다면 하와이 섬 호핑은 시간을 투자할 가치가 있다고 생각해요. 하와이 섬들은 각각 너무 독특해서 휴가 안에서 쉽게 또 색다른 하나의 휴가를 보낼 수 있어요....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...