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Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park

1007 US Hwy 98 E, Destin, FL 32541
850 837 8319
Ranked #16 of 24 attractions in Destin
3.0 of 5 stars 127 Reviews
Type: Water Parks, Game/ Entertainment Centres
Owner description: This huge and constantly expanding water park has over 40 water attractions for sliding, splashing or just basking in the sun and, for night-time fun,... more » Owner description: This huge and constantly expanding water park has over 40 water attractions for sliding, splashing or just basking in the sun and, for night-time fun, miniature golf, go-kart tracks and several thrill rides. « less
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW via mobile
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We took our kids to Big Kahuna during our stay in Destin and they had a great time! The waterpark has areas for the little ones as well as for older children. Also we went on a Monday afternoon so we were able to avoid the long lines. We will definitely come again.

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memphis, Tennessee
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The kids loved this water park. Lots of things for children of all ages!

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Destin, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

It's a good family adventure. Kids can wonder freely without worries. The staff is well trained and monitor the park well. Sometimes it gets crowded, but going early is the key. Season passes are the best value and dont miss the flowrider.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012 via mobile
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This place is awful! Just went to play putt putt, I guess we should have known as there was nobody else there....BUT. The girl at the counter could not understand English... From Bulgaria, couldn't swipe a credit card and had no idea where to find the putters. The course was very dark, they had some music playing, but turned it... More

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Colorado
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Plan to go for the day, everyone in the family will have a great time. the staff is super friendly, the ride vary from things for todlers to super slides for the thrill seekers. generally low waits on rides due to the size of the park. bring sun screen and have fun.

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Our family loves going to Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. The back area, the lazy river area, is partially shaded and is a good way to have fun in the heat of the day without getting too much sun. Water rides are clearly marked and life guards are on duty at every slide. Nice place.

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Hoover, Alabama
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This place is typical of a family oriented splash park.....pricy, but what isn't in resort towns that feature the most beautiful beaches in the World......The Gulf of Mexico!!! This is a fun place to spend the day if you are there for a week, but not unique enough to use your time going on a weekend get away

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Peachtree City, Georgia, USA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Played putt-putt here. The course is boring and run-down.

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Wichita Falls Texas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We have never gone into the park because the lines are always so long and everyone we talked to said the cost is way too high for the amount of time you spend standing and waiting. Looks like an average park-nothing over the park. Just play on the beach!

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DOVER
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68 reviews 68 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

This place is setup so poorly. We have been to probably a hundred waterparks which are my favorite, and this was probably the worst one! We had fun, but the layout of the placeis horrible, also a little old and dated!

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