Hilo Family Activities - Things to Do With Kids in Hilo HI

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APanaewa Rainforest Zoo

Relevancy: 81% KID FRIENDLY

  • We stopped by the zoo in early February. It's not on the ... more on Tripadvisor
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
P.O. Box 738
Kea`au, HI 96749

BOnekahakaha Beach Park

Relevancy: 80% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
4.5
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4.5
 3+ reviews
  • This was the first beach I ... more on yelp.com
  • Excellent beach for anyone visiting Hilo. There is a sandy area suitable for kids ... more on yelp.com
Onekahakaha Beach Park
Onekahakaha Rd
Hilo,HI,96720

CHonoli'i Beach Park

Relevancy: 79% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
3.0
 1+ reviews
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Yelp
3.0
 1+ reviews
  • When I lived on the Big Island, I used to frequent this 'beach' to body board. ... more on yelp.com
  • Overview Great for body-boarding, surfing and sun-bathing, ... more on tripadvisor.com
Honoli'i Beach Park
Off Highway 19
2 miles north of Hilo, Hilo, HI 96720

DPana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens

Relevancy: 79% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
4.0
 2+ reviews
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Yelp
4.0
 2+ reviews
  • This quirky little zoo was a great place to break up a road trip around the Big ... more on yelp.com
  • Overview This small (12 acre) zoo is the only one in the United States located in a rain forest. It is operated by Hawaii County ... more on Wikipedia
Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens
Hwy 11
Hilo,HI,96720

EOnekahakaha Beach Park

Relevancy: 78% KID FRIENDLY

  • Overview A favorite with local residents, this small, shallow, sand-bottomed ocean ... more on www.bigisland.org
Onekahakaha Beach Park
Onekahakaha Beach Park
Hilo
Hawaii, United States

FJames Kealoha Beach Park

Relevancy: 78% KID FRIENDLY

  • Overview This is a popular spot for locals who come to barbeque and picnic ... more on NileGuide
James Kealoha Beach Park
01845 Kalanianaole St
HIlo, HI, USA

GOnekahakaha Beach Park

Relevancy: 77% KID FRIENDLY

  • Overview A white-sand beach with a shallow, enclosed tide pool makes this a favorite for Hilo ... more on Fodor's
Onekahakaha Beach Park

Hilo, HI , USA

HAkaka Falls State Park

Relevancy: 77% KID FRIENDLY

  • Akaka Falls is breathtaking and beautiful. The lush rain forest was my ... more on Tripadvisor
  • Bring your bug spray! The suggested tour route around the trail showed us amazing plant life. We saw ... more on Tripadvisor
Akaka Falls State Park
End of Akaka Falls Road
Off Hwy 220, Hilo, HI

IReeds Bay Beach Park

Relevancy: 77% KID FRIENDLY

  • Overview No, there really isn't ice in the swimming hole; it just feels that way on a hot sultry day. Safe ... more on Fodor's
Reeds Bay Beach Park
Banyan Dr. and Kalanianaole Ave.
Hilo, HI , USA

JPacific Tsunami Museum

Relevancy: 77% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
1.5
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1.0
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  • Overview The most interesting artifacts here are not the exhibits, but the volunteers who survived ... more on frommers.com
Pacific Tsunami Museum
130 Kamehameha Ave
Hawaii , Hawaii

Estimated Price: From $5

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Hilo Hotels

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Top Hilo Hotels
  1. Dolphin Bay Hotel
  2. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
  3. Hale Kai
  4. Waterfalls Inn B%B
  5. Hilo Seaside Hotel
  6. Arnott's Lodge and Hiking Adventures
  7. Hilo Honu Inn
  8. Hilo Seaside Hotel
  9. Emeraldview Guesthouse
  10. Wild Ginger Inn

Hilo Attractions

Hilo, Hawaii, offers the ultimate in family fun. Located on the coast, you have the sun and sand you equate with Hawaii, but you are also in close proximity to two volcanoes, one of which, Mauna Loa, is active. One of the famous celebrations in Hilo is the Merrie Monarch Festival, which takes place after Easter each year. It is a time when you will really see the Hawaiian culture come alive in the ancient and modern hula. Visitors of all ages will love the experiences of visiting the ‘Imaloa Astronomy Center of Hawai’i.

Among the many opportunities for family fun, you can’t miss the opportunity to visit the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo. This is the only zoo in the United States set in a tropical rainforest. There are many different exotic animals here and there is a petting zoo for the children open only on Saturdays. Visitors can also take an interactive tour to see all facets of the zoo from the butterflies to the giant anteaters. Along with the many species of mammals, primates, birds, and amphibians, there is quite an extensive collection of plants, flowers and shrubs.

If you like engaging in outdoor activities as a family, you will love the experiences at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Here you will see the culture of the island at its best in the midst of an active volcano and diverse wildlife. Depending on the time you have allotted for your visit, you can take a three-hour tour of the summit of the volcano on the Center Summit Drive.