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Sign up kids from the ages of 9 to 17 for Camp Manitou where they can kayak, surf, stargaze, and explore the island. Or create your own "Family Adventure Day," a custom experience tailored to your clan's interests. Tour the island on ATVs, in a helicopter, or outrigger canoe, charter a boat, or rent a convertible. Take golf or tennis lessons, or polish your pickleball game — there is so much to do. I learned about the history of the of the Hawaiian Islands and its people at the resort's Ka'upulehu Cultural Center featuring displays, paintings, and books. Topics range from building canoes to the ancient craft of lauhala, weaving baskets, mats, and other items from the dried leaves of the hala, or Pandanus tree. While I browsed the exhibits, another guest was learning to play the ukelele with a kind and patient teacher. One can also take hula lessons, learn about native arts, and more. Just want to relax by the pool? Well, which one? e resort has seven in all from the Sea Shell Pool, especially designed for families, with thatched roof palapas and oversized daybeds, to my favorite, the Ocean Pool, carved out of lava rock, where one can see fish and sea turtles. e pool has a breakwater for those who want the safety of the pool with the ambience of the ocean. Kids can make a splash in the shallow Keiki Children's Pool, with its white sand bottom, water feature, and toys, and wee chaise lounges sized just for them. I also liked flopping down on a daybed in the sand or by a pool where attentive waiters serve such signature cocktails as the "Bird of Paradise" and the "Big Kahuna," concocted with spirits, fresh fruit, and herbs. e resort's dining venues include the casual, oceanfront Beach Tree for seafood, sandwiches, salads, and pizza. e reimagined Ulu Restaurant, which reopened to hotel guests late last year, >> MAIN King's Pond is home to more than a thousand fish and engaging activities for all ages LEFT Popular island water sports include kayaking, boating, snorkeling, and stand-up paddle boarding BELOW Take in ocean views when you tee off at the resort's Hualalai Golf Course @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE MAY 2025 67