- TripBuzz found 98 things to do with kids in or near Holualoa, Hawaii, including 87 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kailua-Kona, Waikoloa, Kealakekua and Captain Cook.
- From FBI Surf School to Captain Dan McSweeney's Whale Watching Adventures, the Holualoa area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: Factory Tours, Farms & Ranches, Specialty Museums and Scenic Drives.
- Located on the eastern shores of the island of Hawaii lies the beautiful city of Holualoa. Primarily a tourist destination, the city's landscape is very eclectic, cultural and artistic. Main points of interest include local coffee shops, outdoor markets and art and history museums, as well as the annual Ukulele Jam and Farmfest events.
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82-6188 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI 96704
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Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is home to multiple species of endemic, indigenous, and Polynesian-introduced plants which flourished before the arrival of Captain Cook. The garden also maintains a varied landscape which comprises of coastal and argicultural lands as well as dry and upland forests.
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Visually-striking Manini Kapahukapu Beach features clear water, soaring palm trees and unusual lava formations. The bay is often choppy, and visitors are advised to stay on land unless the water is calm. The beach is a favorite among children because of its fine-grained sand and shallow, warm water.
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Opened in 1998, Ehu & Kai is a family-owned kayak rental business located along the shores of the Kealakekua Bay. Visitors commonly enjoy renting canoes and kayaks during their time enjoying the local waters.
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84-5140 Painted Church Rd Captain Cook, Honaunau, HI 96704
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Erected in honor of Saint Benedict, The Painted Church is a Roman Catholic parish on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is perched on the shores of Kealakekua Bay and is an active parish known for its charitable work with mentally ill residents. Modestly-dressed visitors are always welcome.
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83-5401 Paintd Church Road, Captain Cook, HI 96704
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Overlooking the Kealakekua Bay and the National Park, Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary is home to a wide range of tropical plants and orchids as well as many ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs and Tibetan Sand paintings which can be reached through the paved walking trails that line the gardens.
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A family-operated marine farm operation, Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm captively breeds 15 species of seahorses for sale as pets, and seeks to raise awareness about the endangerment of the seahorse in its natural habitat. Visitors can tour the facility, including an interactive tide pool and fish feeding station.
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Off Highway 19 between mile marker 90 and 91, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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With a little bit of effort, you can find paradise lost when you make the trek to Makalawena/Pu'u Ali'I near Kona Coast State Park. This secluded, sandy beach can be found at the end of a lava rock trail but is well worth the trip.
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An eco-tour charter company, Sunlight on Water provides the opportunity to swim with Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins, along with night Manta Ray swims and seasonal winter Humpback Whale watching tours.
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Boating, swimming and sunning are the most popular activities at Honaunau Bay's Two-Step Beach. The Bay, which contains colorful corals and is often visited by seals, also attracts snorkelers, snuba enthusiasts and SCUBA divers.
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Hwy. 19, dirt road N. of mile marker 88, Kailua-Kona, HI
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Part of Kekai State Park, Manini-owali Beach at Kua Bay is an unsupervised, white sand and lava rock beach with opportunities for swimming and snorkelling, and picnic areas. A hiking trail links to the nearby Kikaua Beach.