Things to Do with Kids in Hilo, HI

  • TripBuzz found 56 things to do with kids in or near Hilo, Hawaii, including 30 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pahoa, Hakalau, Volcano and Honomu.
  • From Richardson Beach Park to Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens, the Hilo area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Observatories & Planetariums, Beaches, Hiking Trails and Natural History Museums.
  • Overlooking Hilo Bay, Hilo, Hawaii is the largest settlement in the county. Known for its breathtaking beaches and it's surrounding volcanoes, Hilo is largely residential with a flourishing tourist population. The city hosts the annual weeklong Merrie Monarch Festival and is home to the famous Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation.
  • TripBuzz found 56 things to do with kids in or near Hilo, Hawaii, including 30 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pahoa, Hakalau, Volcano and Honomu.
  • From Richardson Beach Park to Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens, the Hilo area offers 45 different types of family activities, including: Observatories & Planetariums, Beaches, Hiking Trails and Natural History Museums.
  • Overlooking Hilo Bay, Hilo, Hawaii is the largest settlement in the county. Known for its breathtaking beaches and it's surrounding volcanoes, Hilo is largely residential with a flourishing tourist population. The city hosts the annual weeklong Merrie Monarch Festival and is home to the famous Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation.
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18.4 Miles
100% 8 votes
Swimming Pool Pahoa, HI 96778 MoreLess Info
The Pahoa Pool is 50 meters long, heated, and features 8 swimming lanes. The public facility has lifeguards and offers on-site swim lessons, open swim, and a water polo team.
18.4 Miles
100% 13 votes
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Kilauea

Volcanos Volcano National Park, Pahoa, HI 96778 MoreLess Info
Visitors can explore an active volcano from a variety of hiking trials at Kilauea. The site features craters, volcano rocks, live lava flow, and a variety of local art at the Volcano Art Center Gallery.
18.4 Miles
58% 12 votes
Hot Springs & Geysers Pahoa, HI 96778 MoreLess Info
The Alahanui Park - Hot Spring is a man-tailored natural spring fed pool heated to 90 degrees by volcanic action. Fish often access the pool via a small inlet and swim with visitors. Lifeguards, restrooms, and picnic areas are available.
18.4 Miles
100% 4 votes
Surfing Lessons Pahoa, HI 96778 MoreLess Info
At Rory Russell Surf School, visitors can take surfing lessons with an award winning, competitive surfer as their instructor. The groups are limited to 4 people so visitors can get personalized instruction with Rory.
18.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Parks Pahoa, HI 96778 MoreLess Info
The main draw of Alahanui Park is a spring fed pool, part of which is natural, part man-made. Volcanically heated to a temperature of around 90 degrees, the pool makes for a relaxing retreat.
18.8 Miles
74% 333 votes
National & State Parks Pahoa-Kapoho Road (Highway 132), Pahoa, HI MoreLess Info
Fascinating Lava Tree State Park was formed by flowing lava over millions of years. The 'trees' are no longer truly trees; they decayed long ago, leaving a striking series of hollow lava tubes.
18.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 15-2931 Pahoa Village Road, Pahoa, HI 96778 MoreLess Info
The Pahoa Village Museum features exhibits on Hawaiian history, as well as a convenient juice bar to enjoy delicious beverages as you tour the facility. Guests can gain insight into artifacts and interesting items that are found nowhere else.
19.7 Miles
79% 24 votes
Specialty Museums 36237 Mamalahoa Highway, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764 MoreLess Info
The volunteer-run Laupahoehoe Train Museum is open from Thursday to Sunday, and special appointments are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Groups must make advance reservations. This is a fascinating museum for all interested in the history of rail travel in the United States.
19.9 Miles
91% 268 votes
Gardens 11-3051 Volcano Road, Volcano, HI 96785 MoreLess Info
The greenhouses at Akatsuka Orchid Gardens bloom with 300 orchid varieties. Visitors may browse the greenhouses at their leisure. Orchids and orchid-related merchandise are sold at the adjacent gift shop.
20.7 Miles
97% 74 votes
Other Outdoor Places Laupahoehoe Point exit off Hwy. 19, Laupahoehoe, HI MoreLess Info
Named for Laupahoehoe, where it is located, Laupahoehoe Beach Park is a coastal area popular with hikers and picnickers. It offers terrific views of the water, especially its many tide pools.
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