Learning the stories of the different animals and seeing how their well being is such a priority…read morewas an incredible experience! I left feeling like I learned so much from Ann. Highly recommend this experience for older kids and for adults.

Had a lovely time at the Ranch with the 'crazy animal lady' (her term for herself). This was our…read moresecond visit. It is a true animal sanctuary, taking exotic animals from Hawaii and other spots. They have several monkeys and birds, some of which are rehabilitating from bad prior living situations. They also have a small range of larger animals, including zebras, emus, and a buffalo. If you have the time and can get a spot for the tour, check them out.

Such a great hidden gem of a place. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about sea horses and getting to…read morehold one is a really cool experience. Highly recommend!

Fun experience for the family on vacation. We were looking for something interesting and found…read morethis place to check out. It was pricy at about $76 per person plus taxes (and the prices went up after we went), but it was also educational and seemed like they were taking good care of these fragile little creatures. We did the tour which was about one hour long. The tour was educational. We learned about their food sources, how they're born and raised, and their predators. We feed them and each of us held one. At the end, we looked through the small aquarium full of seahorses. There's also a small petting area where you get to interact with a few other sea creatures. It was a cool, unique experience.

My mom and I took the Atlantis Submarine in Kona, and she absolutely loved it. Through the…read moreportholes we saw shipwrecks that have become artificial reefs and plenty of fish, including yellow tang, parrotfish, and eels. It's a great way to see what's under the ocean without getting wet. What impressed me most was how seriously they take safety. On the shuttle boat out to the submarine, the crew gave a life jacket demonstration, and at least four staff members helped everyone get in and out of the submarine safely. It was the most well-executed, safety-focused tour of our whole trip. I'd recommend it to anyone, and especially to families traveling with older parents.

My friend recommended this trip as it was the highlight of her Hawaii cruise. I was so happy to…read morehave been able to book this excursion as not many sights were available on Christmas day. This is right on the cruise terminal port and quite easy to walk to. The check in area is in a hotel called Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. I would recommend to check in early as 15 minutes before your tour departs, they guide you to the water shuttle. Once you get on the water shuttle, it takes you to the submarine. You need to be able to climb a ladder to get into the submarine. The space is a little on the tight side and there are no backs to the seats so work on your abs before the trip! The air inside was cool and constantly recirculating so it did not feel stuffy. Everyone gets their own porthole to look into the ocean and there are fish identification cards in front of you. The submarine can get to 100 ft pretty quickly and I was surprised that my ears did not get plugged up. We saw lots of fish that day. Some get really close to the submarine. We even saw a school of fish! My only disappointment is color. At those depths, everything has a blue tinge so sometimes it was hard to identify the fish. The operators and tour guides were so nice and informative. This was one of the best tours I've had on this trip. Thanks again for a great excursion!

Small yet perfect place to entertain young kids while on the big island…read more I was visiting my sister on Big Island and wanted to treat my niece and nephew (5 and 11yo) to a fun day. They had been to the Fun Factory before and requested that we go there. The place was much smaller and a bit old-school compared to what we'd find at Dave & Buster's but the kids still had a blast. There is no kitchen, so there is no food or drinks, but plenty of prizes to trade in for tickets won. Reload cards work on a tier system - I forget the details but the more often you go, the more you'll be rewarded (discounted games etc). I would definitely take the kids there again.

I had such an amazing time and took my nieces. Chester helped us and gave us such an amazing…read moreexperience. He went out of our way the whole time to give us our money's worth. He is a quality employee. We loved our time here and not only was it clean and quality, but we had quality family time! Thank you Chester. See our pic!

This playground has all kinds of things to play on - several structures, swings, monkey bars, zip…read moreline bar, slides, train to climb, playground for 2yos and even a seesaw! There are lots of benches and sculpture, there is lots of shade, there are reasonably well kept bathrooms. Our kids had a lot of fun playing there (4,4,2). There is a large grass area down the hill plus basketball and tennis for older kids. Some of the things are a bit run down but that didn't bother my kids. The ground is stones not sand! A must-go if you need to burn off some steam from the kids.

My kids enjoyed this park very much. We were visiting Kona side and we try to visit at least one…read moreplayground on our trip. It's a drive to get here from where we are staying but so worth it for the kids. Must visit if you are looking for a kid friendly activity that is also free.

Something different for keiki, mine enjoyed. You pay for a day pass, can come and go which is very…read moreconvenient. We went for an hour, left to beach and lunch, came back before they closed. Staff are friendly and welcoming. There's a quick intro (no running, how to land properly) Overall great experience, will definitely go again.

My kids (21 and 16) really loved it here. The open-air atmosphere gave it a great vibe. Good…read morechallenging routes too.

Such a fun and unique activity if you're staying in the Waikoloa area. We came in and my 3 year old…read morespent time running around the different sections. A little pricey, but would recommend.

This is a really cute museum on Kona side that breaks up the corporate chains within the strip…read moremall. I would primarily recommend this for younger, toddler age children given the features within the museum. While compact, there are sections for geology, physics, and even a miniature space area. There seems to be a ticket deal for multiple days of the week, but we only had a few hours to spare. Our toddler enjoyed the mini bus and race car launch pad the best. There are also some buildable, architectural blocks (miniature and gigantic) to play with. A fan favorite was a cube where you can work together to generate energy to power a light show. The only major downside was the A/C low or non existent with minimal draft throughout the museum. With the space exhibit, there was some sort of machine keeping it inflated which made for hot air exhaust filling a section of the museum. We were thankful for the breeze upon exit. They have some interesting talks and events. Highly recommend checking their website!

The service as well as the fresh baked scones and bread was awesome. My grand son totally enjoyed…read morethe whole day feeding the animals despite the rain

Amazing little farm run by the sweetest family! I…read moreaccidentally booked our tour for the wrong day, but when we showed up, they were so kind and still welcomed us in. We were so grateful! The animals are clearly well loved--there were baby pigs, goats (one with her adorable kids), huge tortoises, a beautiful dairy cow, baby bunnies, and the sweetest donkey named Arthur who looked like he was smiling! My kids had such a great time. Their son Isaiah gave us the best little tour--he was so knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend this place for a wholesome, fun family outing!

We went by as the sunset thinking it might still be reasonable to play outside. The park was full…read moreof families playing soccer, softball, and the playground had tons of kids. To my pleasant surprise the playground was well lit despite it getting quite dark. There were kids of all ages playing so don't limit yourself if you don't have a toddler. Kids up to 12 were running and playing. Note the gates are simple latches and if your kid is a runner you might need to hop the fence to grab them real fast. Very clean despite other reviews stating there was lots of litter. We'll be coming back while we're here to tire our kiddo out past sunset.

Stopped by early in the morning at 7:30 or 8 with a jet lagged toddler. Lots of toys to climb on at…read morethe playground and both baby swings and normal swings. Has a chain link fence around it with a gate that latches. Toddler liked climbing on the bigger kid toys and playing on the little kids toys. The birds were out and we think we saw a parakeet. Minus one star for the trash (used condoms) and an unhoused person who was there.

Chef Louie and her team delivered another unforgettable evening! From the curated menu we planned…read moretogether to the beautiful table settings and drinks, every detail felt personal. She easily accommodated a dietary restriction, and her upfront communication - menu, itemized costs, and contract confirmed by email - made everything stress-free. The food was exceptional: fresh produce from her own garden (the garnish on the chicken shooters was amazing!), tropical fruits she introduced us to and wove into the meal, and dishes I'm still thinking about days later. She even snapped photos of us during the event without being asked. Chef Louie embodies the warmth of Aloha, and she just keeps getting better - even after her Iron Chef win!

Katherine organized and provided an amazing dinner experience for our large family at our beautiful…read moreBig Island rental house, in celebration of some notable birthdays. Not only was the food outstanding, but she also arranged for outdoor seating, flowers, leis, a musician, a photographer and an after-dinner fire show. All were great. She is a friendly and likable person, with great culinary and organizational skills. She easily accommodated various dietary restrictions and preferences among our large group, and everything was delicious. Our family will never forget this memorable evening.