- TripBuzz found 53 things to do with kids in or near Pahoa, Hawaii, including 35 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Hilo, Volcano, Keaau and Hakalau.
- From Kapoho Tide Pools to Kilauea, the Pahoa area offers 39 different types of family activities, including: Adventure Tour, Hot Springs & Geysers, History Museums and Beaches.
- With less than 1,000 residents, Pahoa, HI is close to one of the planet's most active volcanos, Kilauea. Kilauea continues to trickle lava and has reached Pahoa on more than one occasion. Pahoa is only a short drive from the island coast and is a fine resting place to enjoy the ocean and the activities it has to offer.
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Dec-34, Kalapana, HI 96778
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Enjoy Hawaii's most unique tourist activity with Kalapana Lava Refuge-Poke-A-Stick Guided Lava Tours. These excursions bring clients to live lava flows. All tours are guided by experts who know where the live lava is and how to determine if the surrounding ground is safe to walk on.
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Experience Hawaii's volcanoes with Native Guide Hawaii. Learn about the history of these mighty mountains and their role in Hawaiian culture. Tourists may have the opportunity to see a live lava flow if one is active in the vicinity.
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Hwy 11 to Stainback Hwy, Hilo, HI 96720
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The only tropical rainforest zoo in America, Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens covers 12 acres and is home to more than 80 animal species, including a few endangered ones. The gardens have more than 100 varieties of Palm Trees.
15.0 Miles
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.
16.7 Miles
Located at the 14 000 ft summit of Mauna Kea, and accessible by vehicle, the Mauna Kea Observatory is the largest astronomical observatory in the world, housing thirteen telescopes operated by astronomers in eleven countries.
16.9 Miles
A black sand beach, Richardson Ocean Park has tidal pools to explore and calm water. Also at the park are restrooms, showers, picnic areas, telephones, and a spring fed ponds.
17.1 Miles
The main attraction of the Imiloa Astonomy Center is its 120-seat planetarium, which boasts shows in 3D. The site also comprises a large landscape garden featuring plants native to Hawaii, and exhibits exploring connections between science and local Hawaiian culture.
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With a Japanese inspired design, the Liliuokalani Gardens have ponds, bridges, rock gardens, pagodas, and a tea-house. It covers 30 acres and it is dedicated to the first Japanese who have worked on the sugar cane fields.
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Known for its favorable snorkelling conditions, Richardson Beach Park includes a black sand beach, with several tide pools creating by natural lava sea walls. Surf, kayak, snorkel or swim among coral reef marine life and sea turtles.
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Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures offers trips where tourists can watch Hawaiian sunrises and sunsets, stargaze, explore volcanoes and visit valleys and waterfalls. They can also accommodate multi-day hikes and custom hikes.