Family Activities

ATV Tours

ATV Tours With Kauai ATV, you can see the backcountry of Kauai's beautiful South Shore on an all terrain vehicle. You'll go over hills, through tunnels and cane fields, by streams and movie sites, and even ride to waterfalls. Guests that have difficulty with the safety course orientation are given the option to ride in the "Mud Hog" or the "Mini Mug Hog". 

Babysitting & Children's Camps

Babysitting & Children's Camps

Some of the local accommodations have a baby-sitters list available at their front desk or concierge. This is a list of experienced baby-sitters in the area who will come to your room to watch your children.

Sheraton Kauai Resort offers "Keiki Aloha Kauai" a fun, cultural and educational program for children (guests and non-guests) from 3 to 12 years of age. Available for half or full day sessions Monday through Friday, year around. Call 808-742-1661 or click here for details.

The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa features "Camp Hyatt" for hotel guests, ages 3½ to 12 years, and promises a fun filled day for your keiki. For more information, call 808-742-1234 ext. 4995 or click here.

Dining

Dining

Many of the restaurants in Poipu feature a children's ("keiki") menu or a section of the menu for children. Dining choices range from very casual and take-out to elegant gourmet.

Brennecke's Beach Broiler offers a keiki menu for children 12 and under, and is located directly across from the Poipu Beach Park and Playground. Call 808-742-7588 or click here for more information.

At The Grand Hyatt Kauai, both The Dock (lunch) and Tidepool's (dinner) offer a children's menu. Click here for more information, or call 808-240-6456.

For hotel guests at the Sheraton Kauai Resort, children 12 years and under eat free at Shells Restaurant (one child per full paying adult, maximum of 2 children per table). Serving breakfast and dinner. Call 808-742-1661 x 8200 or click here for details.

At the Poipu Shopping Village, Keoki's Paradise offers a keiki menu. Call 808-742-7534 for information or click here.

Downhill Bicycle Tours

Downhill Bicycle Tours Outfitters Kauai will take you on an exciting bicycle tour through Koke'e State Park and Waimea Canyon State Park. You'll ride from the rim of the famed Waimea Canyon (el. 3600') down 12 miles of smooth winding blacktop all the way to the shore of the blue Pacific. It's 100% downhill, and 100% fun! Ages 12 and up.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Poipu Shopping Village offers a Polynesian Review at no charge every Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm. to 6pm at the outdoor, center stage. On Fridays between mid June and late August, a Live Tahitian Dance and Drumming Show is at center stage from 7:30pm to 8 pm, also no charge. Call 808-742-2831 for more information.

Lawai Beach Resort offers miniature golf to owners and their guests. Call 808-240-5350 or click here for more information.

Helicopter Tours

Helicopter Tours

Kauai's helicopter tours are one of the more extraordinary ways to see much of Kauai's inaccessible terrain. Children are welcome, provided a parent or adult goes along. All depart from Lihue Airport and offer a discount for booking on-line:

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters wants you to treat yourself to a first-class ECO Adventure over the Garden Isle of Kauai in the new American Eurocopter ECO-Star. This state-of-the-art marvel gives you 23% more interior room, individual Business Class style seats, two-way communication with your pilot, and expansive glass for outstanding sweeping views of Kauai's incomparable natural beauty. You can reach them at 1-800-745-2583 (toll-free) or visit www.bluehawaiian.com.

Jack Harter Helicopters features two scenic tours: The 60-65 Minute Tour is an excellent overview and introduction to all of Kauai's scenic wonders and affords enough time to allow the pilot to cover all of Kauai's major scenic areas. The 90-95 Minute Tour is flown at slower speeds and explores deeper into Kauai's valleys and canyons. The pilot is able to turn the helicopter more often, setting up fantastic photographic opportunities. The only helicopter company on the island that offers a tour of this length. Call toll-free 1-888-245-2001 or visit www.helicopters-kauai.com.

Part of the satisfaction of flying with Will Squyres Helicopter Tours is the distinctive personal touch that this family-owned business has insisted on for more than 20 years. Will himself has been flying for more than 30 years and has logged more than 21,000 flying hours -- 15,000 of which have been with this company which he established in 1984.
Call 1-888-245-HELI (toll-free) or visit www.helicopters-hawaii.com.

Hiking the Mahaulepu Coastal Trail

Hiking the Mahaulepu Coastal Trail A 4 mile round-trip moderate walk along an exceptional piece of shoreline, ending up at beautiful Mahaulepu Beach.  Contact us for a free trail guide, or visit the website below.

Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding CJM Stables offers picnic and beach rides to the remote and spectacular area of Mahaulepu. Children from 7 years of age and up are welcome. 

Kayaking

Kayaking Take your young one along in a double kayak up a calm river and hike to waterfalls, or tour one of Kauai's magnificent coastal shores. Children as young as infant may go along on the Kipu Falls Safari and Hidden Valley Falls tours; for the Wailua River kayak tour, ages 5 and up. Ocean kayaking is offered for kids 15 years and up. Life jackets are provided. Contact Outfitters Kauai.

Koloa Heritage Trail

Koloa Heritage Trail Learn a bit of history and culture along the 10 mile, self-guided Koloa Heritage Trail, a series of 14 monuments located at significant historical, cultural or environmental sites. Sections may be accessed by walking or biking. Most sites may be reached by car. Pick up a map and interpretive brochure from your accommodation, or contact Poipu Beach Resort Association.

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving

At Seasport Divers, children as young as 5 years old can now participate in safe scuba-like activities with their "SASY" program. Kids 8 to 9 years old can begin their underwater scuba adventure with the PADI program, "BUBBLEMAKERS", and 10 to 14 year olds are able to attain the ranking of Jr.-Open Water Certified. Call 1-800-685-5889 (toll-free) or visit www.seasportdivers.com for detailed information.

Kauai Acquatics Scuba offers introductory dives and certification for young divers age 10 or older. For more information, call 808-742-4770 or visit www.kascuba.com.

Blue Dolphin Charters offers scuba diving on all of their snorkling tours, no experience necessary. Call them toll-free at 1-877-511-1311 or visit kauaiboats.com for details.

Snorkel/Sailing Excursions

Snorkel/Sailing Excursions

Captain Andy's Sailing Adventures offers tours to one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world aboard one of their 55 foot sailing catamarans. On their Na Pali Snorkel Adventure, you'll see spectacular sea cliffs, waterfalls and lava tubes, then anchor at a tropical reef to snorkel and explore an underwater ecosystem. Snorkel gear, breakfast, lunch and beverages are included. Discount offered for booking on-line.  Call 1-800-535-0830 (toll-free) or visit www.napali.com for more information.

Blue Dolphin Charters offers a Deluxe Na Pali Coast Tour, where you will get the chance to snorkel or scuba among turtle and tropical fish. Blue Dolphin Charters invites you to join them for an adventure on their new 63 foot catamaran, Blue Dolphin, or their 65 foot catamaran, Blue Dolphin II. Fun activities, snorkel gear, a continental breakfast and a full deli buffet lunch are included. Discount offered for booking on-line.  For details, call 1-877-511-1311 (toll-free) or 808-335-5553 or visit www.kauaiboats.com

On Captain Andy's Raft Expeditions, you can experience the Na Pali Coast aboard a 24 foot stable and very buoyant, rigid hull raft. This watercraft maneuvers expertly in any type of water, allowing passengers the opportunity to explore sea caves and land on secluded beaches, where you have the chance to hike, snorkel and enjoy a delicious hot buffet lunch.. There is a 16 person capacity, allowing for a personal, intimate ride. For the more adventurous and thrill-seeking. Discount offered for booking on-line.  Call 1-800-535-0830 (toll-free) or 808-335-2719 or visit www.napali.com for details and reservations.

Surfing Lessons

Surfing Lessons

A gentle near-shore break in Poipu is the perfect spot for beginning surfers.

Garden Island Surf School offers lessons to everyone, including first-timers - you just need to be old enough to swim. Also offering board rentals. Contact them at 808-652-4841 or visit gardenislandsurfschool.com.

Nukumoi Surf Company offers daily surfing lessons for all ages and levels. They also offer surfboard rentals, bodyboard rentals, beach chair rentals and have a wide selection of clothing, accessories and sunscreen. Their website also contains a link to a live surf cam. Call 1-888-384-8810 (toll-free) or visit nukumoi.com.

Zip Line

Zip Line Outfitters Kauai offers a great new activity that includes kayaking, ziplines, hiking, waterfalls, rope swings, a hayride, and a ride on an exotic motorized canoe. If you choose to, you can soar on a zipline through the forest canopy high above rivers and waterfalls at speeds up to 35mph.  For ages 7 years and older.  Snacks, cold drinks, and a picnic lunch are included.