Waikiki Family Friendly Activities

Waimea Valley Nature Walk & Waterfall – this gorgeous botanical garden/sanctuary is tucked away on Oahu’s North Shore, right across the road from Waimea Bay beach park. It has a great restaurant, coffee shop, bar and gift shop that preface its beautiful botanical garden. The garden walk is a paved, affordable, and extremely accessible journey through the garden that ends at a waterfall/swimming area with lifejackets and lifeguards. In our opinion, a GREAT option for families of all ages and sizes.

Waikiki Zoo – this zoo is a quaint, cute, and charming version of its mainland counterparts. It is small, but also affordable and right at the end of Waikiki towards Diamond Head.

Waikiki Aquarium – like the zoo, it is small but charming with touch-and-feel tide pools and a great location across from the zoo at the east end of Waikiki, towards Diamond Head.

Byodo-In Temple – located about 35 minutes by car from Waikiki Beach, this Japanese temple is a very cool experience, though it does command quiet visitors.

Hilton Hawaiian Bay – this public access beach park is located off Ala Moana Blvd, right in front of Hilton Hawaiian Village. With plentiful shade trees and a separate, protected bay from the ocean, it’s great for small kids and families. Parking is also very cheap and a very close walk.

Wet N Wild Waterpark – pricey and small, this is more of a local family activity than one for visitors. However, it is Oahu’s only waterpark, so we figured it should make the list!