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If you're the kind of person for whom having fun is, well... HAVING FUN! then Hawaii is the right place for you to visit. No matter what your sport may be, Hawaii is the action-adventure capital of the world.
Surfing
 For the true aficionado, the biggest waves in the world are available on Oahu's North Shore. And for the dabbler, almost any spot on the leeward side of the islands will offer one to three foot rollers. Boards and instruction for the beginner can be arranged at most of the major resorts, and some public beaches.
Tennis
Hundreds of courts. Some public and some very private. Most of them are open from dawn to late evening.
Snorkeling
Almost every beach on the leeward coasts will be sheltered enough for both safe swimming and for coral reefs to develop. If there's a reef, then there's an abundance of sea-life. Equipment can be bought or rented almost everywhere.
Scuba
 Lessons and day trips are available for everyone from beginner to "old salts."
Submarines
For those of us who want to go under water and don't want to get wet, this is a great alternative.
Hiking
There are dozens and dozens of trails. You can hike a mountain ridge that looks down on both sides of an island. Across lava fields that look like the landscapes of the moon to a deserted beach. Or follow a streambed through a tropical rainforest to its source at a secluded waterfall. Climb Diamond Head. Rainforest to desert. Mountain hikes or beach walks. Whatever you're looking for, there are maps and hiking guides available at local bookstores that not only describe the trails, but also rate them as to degree of difficulty.
 Wheels
There are designated bike paths on all the islands, and bike lanes are a feature of most of the highways. You can take bike tours (downhill) from the 10,000-foot summit of Mt. Haleakala on Maui. PLUS... you might want to rent a motor scooter, a motorcycle, roller blades, or a Ferrari. You might even think about four-wheeling the back roads, or touring with your family in a vintage car.
Swimming
The 'lei' of beaches that surround Hawaii’s islands give you access to the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean. With the added buoyancy of warm salt water, this is a perfect spot for either challenging the surf in the open ocean, or just paddling around in a sheltered lagoon.
Golf
With over 67 golf courses (at last count) that range from championship-level challenges to duffers delights, how can you go wrong? And with that many courses, it's sure that there will be a major course within 15 minutes of where you're staying.
Windsurfing
Equipment can be rented at most of the major resorts, and there are even trainers for the uninitiated.
Wave Action
Kayaks, water bikes, boogey boards, and outrigger canoes are just some of the activities available. If athleticism is not your style, you might want to consider the challenges of an air mattress in the shelter of a lagoon.
Beach Volleyball
There are usually pick up games on the more popular public beaches, or it's generally a feature at the beachfront hotels.
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