The Best Family-Friendly Resorts in Hawaii, According to a Local | Condé Nast Traveler

"Sprawling across nearly 1,300 acres of historic North Shore land with five miles of coastline and 12 miles of trails about 45 miles from Waikīkī, this longtime family favorite recently underwent a $250 million refresh to rooms, bungalows, pools, and dining, and the new open-air Club Lounge keeps families—especially ravenous teens—fueled all day with complimentary food and drinks and ocean views. Kids of all ages can bounce between a pool with water slides, calm snorkeling- and swim-ready beaches, bike rides along beachside trails, horseback rides, painting parties, lawn games like cornhole and giant Jenga, and hands-on classes in candle-making, gyotaku, and wood carving; beginners can even learn to surf a world-class break right at the hotel—maybe alongside one of the resident surfing dogs—or slip into Kuilima Cove on a guided nighttime snorkel. The resort’s cowboy-themed lūʻau brings live music, hula, and paniolo games, and spacious accommodations—including 740-square-foot bungalows with grassy lawns and exclusive access to a private tranquility pool—make it easy for larger groups, with winter’s monster surf and the quaint shops and eateries of nearby Haleʻiwa adding extra allure." - Catherine Toth Fox