No longer just for honeymooners, Hawaii now has plenty of kid friendly beach resorts as well. Kids love splashing around in Hawaii's warm and shallow waters, and while some Hawaiian resorts incorporate Hawaii's spectacular natural beauty into fun kids’ programs, others create exciting artificial landscapes.
On Maui, the Grand Wailea Resort and Spa is a combination between a huge water park and an impressive art museum. The multi-level pool has waterfalls, caves, a rope swing and slides for kids to explore and play on. Masterpieces by Picasso and Warhol provide exciting learning opportunities for adults and kids. On Oahu, the kid friendly beach resort called Sheraton Princess Kaiulani will make your kids feel like royalty. Programs for kids 5-12 include snorkeling, boogie boarding and star gazing. Kids even get a throw-away camera to capture all of their adventures (check tips on Choosing a Childcare Program at a Beach Resort). A great kid friendly beach resort on The Big Island is the Hilton Waikoloa Village. A lagoon with dolphins and Disney-themed attractions ensure that your kids will never be bored, and kids can explore the island's volcanic past and present on supervised fieldtrips.