Line 4 · Beach
Big Island, Hawaii with kids
Hawaiʻi
Lava fields in Volcanoes National Park, snorkeling with sea turtles, and manta rays at night.
Flights are the big cost. Book 3–4 months out.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,450 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $3,250 |
| Luxury (5★) | $5,680 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanGood
- FebGood
- MarGood
- AprBest
- MayBest
- JunGood
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovGood
- DecGood
Top attractions in Hawaiʻi
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkActive volcano
- Kīlauea calderaSteam vents
- Punaluʻu Black Sand BeachSea turtles
- Mauna KeaSummit and visitor center
- ʻAkaka Falls442 ft waterfall
- Pololū Valley LookoutDramatic coast
- Puʻuhonua o HōnaunauPlace of refuge
- Kealakekua BaySnorkeling
- Rainbow FallsHilo
- Hāpuna BeachWhite sand
Where to eat in Hawaiʻi
- Ken's House of Pancakes$Hilo, 24 hours
- Café 100$Loco moco
- Hawaiian Style Café$Huge portions
- Da Poke Shack$Kona
- Kona Brewing$$Brewpub
- Huggo's$$$Oceanfront
- Island Lava Java$$Ocean-view café
- Punaluʻu Bake Shop$Sweet bread
- Merriman's$$$Waimea
- Two Ladies Kitchen$Mochi, Hilo
Things to do
- Manta ray night snorkelKona
- Snorkel Kealakekua BayCaptain Cook Monument
- Stargaze at the Mauna Kea visitor stationFree
- Kona coffee farm tourFree tastings
- Helicopter over the volcanoFrom Hilo
- Watch sea turtlesPunaluʻu
- Hike Kīlauea IkiWalk across a crater
- LūʻauKona resorts
- Walk the Thurston Lava TubeShort
- Hike Pololū ValleySteep but short
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