https://hilittlebird.com/ Films and photos for families who love to play and explore in Hawaii. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:50:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://hilittlebird.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-site-icon-32x32.png Fun Oahu Family Photography and Films https://hilittlebird.com/ 32 32 Waahila Ridge Trail | A Kid-Friendly Honolulu Hike With Views and Strawberry Guava https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-kid-friendly-hikes/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-kid-friendly-hikes/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:46:44 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=8128 The Waʻahila Ridge Trail starts in Waʻahila Ridge State Recreation Area at the top of St. Louis Heights and follows the ridge between Mānoa and Pālolo valleys. It’s about 2.4 miles each way with roughly 500 feet of elevation gain, passing through pine forest, open lookouts, and long stretches of strawberry guava before reaching native […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-kid-friendly-hikes/feed/ 2 Makua Beach Oahu | A Wild Leeward Beach Worth the Drive https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/family-friendly-beaches-makua-oahu/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/family-friendly-beaches-makua-oahu/#respond Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:38:45 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=14182 Mākua Beach sits on Oahu’s leeward coast at the foot of the Waianae Mountains, a long, wild stretch of sand where spinner dolphins often cruise offshore and a tidal shelf at the northern end turns into a tide pool playground at low tide. It’s one of the most dramatic, uncrowded beaches on the island, about […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/family-friendly-beaches-makua-oahu/feed/ 0 Baby Makapuu | Tide Pools and Sunrise on Oahu’s Wild Windward Corner https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/exploring-baby-makapuu-oahu-family-photographer/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/exploring-baby-makapuu-oahu-family-photographer/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:47:56 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=1561 Baby Makapuu, officially Kaupo Beach Park, sits on the wild, wind-swept corner of Oahu just past Makapuu Beach and across from Sea Life Park. Its famous neighbor is known for big shore break and daredevil bodyboarders, but here the lava coastline takes the edge off the swells. Holes in the lava form small, sandy-bottomed pools […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/exploring-baby-makapuu-oahu-family-photographer/feed/ 2 Oahu Christmas Tree Farm Guide | Helemano, Forest Permits, and a Nine-Foot Mistake https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-christmas-tree-tradition/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-christmas-tree-tradition/#respond Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:04:28 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=13369 Helemano Farms in Whitmore Village, just outside Wahiawa, is the only Christmas tree farm on Oahu. You walk the rows, pick a Norfolk pine or Leyland cypress, and staff cut it, net it, and load it onto your car. Trees usually sell out by mid-December, so earlier is better. If you’d rather hunt for your […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-christmas-tree-tradition/feed/ 0 Poamoho Trail Hike | Native Forest, Uluhe Ferns, and the Koolau Summit https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/poamoho-hike-oahu-family-activities/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/poamoho-hike-oahu-family-activities/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:39:34 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=707 The Poamoho Trail (also called the Poamoho Ridge Trail) is a 7-mile round-trip hike above Wahiawa that ends at the Koolau summit, and it’s one of the few places on Oahu where you’re surrounded by native forest from the very first step. You’ll need a state permit (weekends and holidays only) and a high-clearance 4WD […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/poamoho-hike-oahu-family-activities/feed/ 0 Waikiki Family Activities: A Local’s Guide Beyond the Beach https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/best-of-waikiki-for-families-hawaii-vacation/ https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/best-of-waikiki-for-families-hawaii-vacation/#respond Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:02:34 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=16706 Waikiki family activities go well beyond sunbathing and shave ice. Just outside the resort strip you’ll find rainforest hikes, a boat trip to snorkel with sea turtles, a quaint zoo and aquarium, and some of the best malasadas on the island, all within walking distance or a short bus ride away. Rent the Car (At […]

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]]> https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/best-of-waikiki-for-families-hawaii-vacation/feed/ 0 Waimea Bay Beach Park: Summer Calm, Winter Waves, and the Jump Rock https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/waimea-bay-beach-park-oahu/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:27:38 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=14955 Waimea Bay Beach Park has two very different faces depending on the month. In summer it’s calm, clear water made for swimming and snorkeling. In winter it becomes one of the most famous big-wave surf spots in the world. Waimea Bay Beach Park in Winter Waimea Bay is known as the birth place of big […]

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]]> Oahu Pumpkin Patch 2026: Dates, Prices, and What Changed https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/oahu-pumpkin-patch/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:56:09 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=2008 The Oahu pumpkin patch lineup looks different this year. Aloun Farms, the original and the biggest, has left Kapolei for their Kunia market and cut back to two October weekends. Waimanalo Country Farms is running its usual long season, September 26 through November 11, at a higher price than last year. A few smaller community […]

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]]> Family Hikes on Oʻahu’s Windward Side – A Local’s Guide to Easy & Adventurous Trails https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/7-best-oahu-family-hikes/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:28:47 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=16840 Explore Oʻahu’s windward side with these family-friendly hikes ranging from easy strolls to adventurous climbs. From waterfalls to pillboxes and jungle trails, this local guide highlights the best trails for every age, plus what to pack, safety tips, and where to eat after your hike. Oahu Family Hikes for all Adventure Levels If you’re on […]

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]]> Turtle Bay North Shore Oahu: Beaches, Tips & Family Guide https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/turtle-bay-north-shore-beaches-oahu/ Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:07:23 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=8141 Turtle Bay sits on the northeastern tip of Oahu’s North Shore, where five miles of coastline (seven beaches in total) stretch between Kawela Bay to the west and open ocean to the east. It’s about an hour from Waikiki, far enough to feel like a different island. In July 2024, the longtime Turtle Bay Resort […]

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]]> Oʻahu Activities for Adventurous Families – A Local’s Guide to Beaches, Hikes & Wild Fun https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/unique-oahu-activities-for-adventurous-families/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:16:47 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=16721 If your family loves nature, the ocean, and a little adrenaline, this list of Oʻahu activities for adventurous families is for you. After more than two decades exploring Oʻahu, our local family rounded up the island’s most exciting beaches, hikes, and experiences. These are activities for families who love the outdoors, a good challenge, and […]

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]]> Lulumahu Falls Oahu: The Bamboo Forest Waterfall Worth Getting Muddy For https://hilittlebird.com/oahu-for-kids/kid-friendly-hikes-on-oahu/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:15:14 +0000 https://hilittlebird.com/?p=5541 Lulumahu Falls is a 1.7-mile out and back waterfall hike through bamboo forest and dense jungle near Nuuanu on Oahu’s windward side. It’s moderately challenging, has enough diversity to keep all ages of hikers interested, is super short, and rewards you with falls you can stand under. You need a $2.50 state permit to hike […]

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