Maui Fun Activities for Toddlers
Maui's beautiful beaches and gentle, fun attractions make it the perfect spot for a family vacation, even with a baby or toddler.
Beautiful Maui welcomes Tiny Travelers with 120 miles of shoreline, more than eighty sun-dappled beaches and thousands of waterfalls and pools spread throughout its 727.3 square-mile surface.
For general information visit the Maui Visitors Bureau (800/525-MAUI). Active families should consider the Maui Explorer Pass, which enables you to choose your 3 favorite atttractions (from a choice of 13) and save 15% on regular admission prices. Or, use BuildYourOwnTicket.com to customize your own attractions pass and save!
Family Savings Alert!
This destination participates in the following savings programs that give families access to tours and attractions at discounted prices. Check out what's available:
Citypass: Save up to 50% off a select group of top family attractions in 10 exciting cities.
Go City Cards & Explorer Passes: Top attractions and tours for 1 low price at 14 destinations.
Viator: Lowest price on separate tickets for top attractions and events in 450 destinations.
Atlantis Submarine Adventures
La'haina Harbor
658 Front Street
La'haina, Maui, HI 96761
800/548-6262
On Atlantis Adventures, you can explore beneath the surface of the ocean off the coast of La'haina in a real submarine. Atlantis Adventures sank a replica of the Carthaginian, a 19th Century supply vessel creating an artifical reef (with environmental benefits) - and among the shallow coastal waters you'll see multitudes of fish and occasionally even a shark!
Iao Valley State Park
End of Iao Valley Road (Hawaii 32)
Wailuku, HI 96793
In this beautiful valley, behind the island capital of Wailuku, the whole family will enjoy strolling, swimming or just observing the lovely tropical plant life native to Hawaii. Iao Valley is most noted for the 1,200-ft lao Needle, a natural stone tower several hundred feet high, and the area is sacred and rich with historical significance. There is a small botanical garden just at the foot of the Needle, and nearby is the Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, a popular spot with locals and an absolutely gorgeous setting for a family picnic.
Ka'anapali Beach
Off of Kaanapali Parkway
Lahaina, HI 96761
Perhaps the island's best known sandy strip with a bustling fishing village, four-mile-long Ka'anapali is one of Maui's best locations for swimming and snorkeling. A paved walk runs along the beach, connecting it to the Whalers Village shopping center, various hotels and condos, and restaurants.
Maui Ocean Center
Ma'alaea Harbor Village
192 Ma’alaea Road
Wailuku, HI 96793
808/270-7000
This $20 million, state-of-the-art aquarium and marine park should fascinate most young children with more than 60 indoor and outdoor exhibits of the beauty and delicacy of Hawaii's marine life. Exhibits include fish, marine mammals, reptiles and invertebrates. The center is open 365 days a year.
The Sugar Cane Train
La'haina Ka'anapali Railroad
17 Kaka'alaneo Drive
Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
808/661-0080
Small kids and train lovers of all ages will be smiling aboard this ride. Passengers embark on a 30-minute, 12-mile round-trip between La'haina, Ka'anapali and Puukolii through fields of sugar cane, and over a 325-foot curved wooden trestle, while the conductor points out landmarks and, if you're lucky, he may favor you with a song.
Surfing Goat Dairy
3651 Omaopio Road
Kula, HI 96790
808/878-2870
Thomas and Eva Kafsack run this agri-tourism venue located on the slopes of a volcanic crater. Adults will enjoy the selection of award-winning goat cheeses, while kids can feed and pet the goats that helped make that cheese possible. Special scheduled tours allow for herding and milking as well.
