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. Here are some fun activities for Keiki.

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.

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

Join us at The Shops At Kukuiula for the Kauai Culinary Market from 4-6pm every Wednesday.

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 Tahitian Dance Shows every Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm. to 6pm at the outdoor, center stage. The shows are FREE and open to the public. 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.

Bubba's Friday Night Cruise In offers a fun night of cool cars to peruse. Located in the South east parking lot of The Shops of Kukuiula near Bubba's Burgers, 5-9 on the 2nd Friday of the month.

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.

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.

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 Zipline 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.

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

HoloHolo Charters  lets you get to the fun faster aboard the 65’ Holo Holo power cat, offering daily snorkeling excursions to the Napali Coast and the island of Niihau. Or, experience true Hawaiian trade-wind sailing on Leila, Holo Holo Charters’ luxurious 50’ sailing catamaran. Book online and save $15 per person! Tours depart from Port Allen Marina and include food, beverages and complimentary snorkel gear. For details, call 800-848-6130 (toll-free) or 808-335-0915 or visit www.holoholocharters.com

Kauai Sea Tours  Specialized NaPali Coast Adventures on the 60 foot deluxe catamaran "Lucky Lady," designed for your comfort, safety and fun for all, or choose an exciting raft adventure to beach land on NaPali, go snorkeling, explore sea caves and waterfalls (weather permitting.) Encounter dolphins, turtles and whale watching (Dec-Apr) and more.  A variety of catamaran, snorkel, sunset dinner cruises and raft adventures depart daily to the famous NaPali Coast from Port Allen Marina.  Call us or reserve online to save.

Kauai Z Tourz - Go beyond the beach... Z tourz is the premier snorkel adventure on Kauai. We are the only boat tour company on Kauai's south shore focused exclusively on snorkeling. We offer year round personalized eco-friendly tourz with two snorkel locations per tour. Our custom built Zodiac raft will give you a fun ride, close up encounters with sealife, a visit to remote locations and a view of scenic coastlines of Sunny Poipu. Discover the Z-Tourz difference!

Seasport Divers - Voted the #1 scuba dive operation on Kauai by the readers of Scuba Diving magazine (October 2006) and Best Of Kauai 2006 to 2010 People's Choice Awards. Dive with Hawaiian sea turtles and explore ancient lava tubes. Niihau and Whale Watching charters available. Daily shore and boat dives. Spacious boats with showers and restrooms. Kids programs to Instructor training. Classes offered: PADI, NAUI and SSI. Nitrox available. PADI 5 Star IDC Training Center. Established in 1983.

Also in our shop: Snorkel/scuba rentals and sales, boogie board and surf board rentals, one hour photo, and aloha/beach wear. Open seven days a week.

Surfing Lessons

Surfing Lessons

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

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.