PARK INFORMATION

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With more than 40 Water attractions and an Adventure Park, Big Kahuna’s offers something for every member of the family. You can’t do it all in just one day!

Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park
1007 US Highway 98 East
Destin, Florida 32541
Phone: (850) 837-8319
Fax: (850) 837-7343
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ON THIS PAGE:
Know before you go - Useful Tips! - FAQ  - Park Map

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Safety - Know Before You Go

The Park offers a variety of water-based activities for all ages and all swim levels.  Height restrictions are posted for all attractions and enforced.  Minors (anyone under the age of 18) must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. The parent/guardian is solely responsible for supervision of their minors. The park does not assume any responsibility or liability for unattended minors. The park cannot accept any responsibility for unattended minors. Children are the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

Only you know your own, your child's, or anyone you are supervising level of swimming skills.  We strongly recommend all guests under 48" or who are weak or non-swimmers wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets where appropriate. In the wave pool, all guests under 48" are REQUIRED to wear a lifejacket and be accompanied by an adult.  We insist that parents keep their children within arms reach for their close supervision on all water activities. When in doubt, wear a life jacket! Our life vests are Coast Guard approved floatation devices, and are free. Lifejackets are located throughout the park. First come first serve basis.

Proper swimwear must be worn on all rides and attractions.
No street clothes and no bathing attire with buckles, belts, rivets, metal or cut-off jeans permitted. For guest safety, no masks, snorkels or swim fins please.

Diving is not permitted in any pool or attraction at the park.

VIRGINIA GRAEME BAKER POOL AND SPA SAFETY ACT - On December 19th 2008 the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act went into effect. This new law requires VGB Compliant Pool Drain Grates. We are VGB Compliant but please note in some applications these grates have a raised profile off the floor as mandated by the Law.
Warning: Raised Grate - All of our raised grates have a red circle highlighting their location. They are designed to be stepped on but in shallow water situations they may pose a tripping hazard.



Special Guests

We welcome our guests with disabilities.  
Guests with special needs may contact Guest Services at (850) 837-8319 for information regarding accessibility to rides, attractions, shops and restaurants.Upon arrival at the park, please inquire as to available accommodations.



Useful Tips!

  • Big Kahuna's does not allow bathing attire with: belts, buckles, rivets, grommets, metal of any kind, or cut off jean shorts.
  • Big Kahuna's is concerned about your safety! Therefore, we do not allow glass containers, coolers, ice chests, food or beverages of any kind to be brought inside the park.
  • Running is not allowed at any time!
  • Diving masks are not permitted. Persons with eyeglasses must have a head strap to participate in water attractions.
  • Persons under the influence of or possessing drugs or alcohol will be ejected without compensation and should not enter.
  • No refunds or rain checks for inclement weather.
  • Please comply with all safety rules and heed all warnings, verbal or written.
  • It is recommended that persons with pre-existing medical conditions; head, neck or back problems; and women who are pregnant not participate in or ride any attractions. Each individual should evaluate his or her ability to participate or ride any attractions.
  • This is a family park - profanity or abusive language is not permitted anywhere on park grounds.

Attention Parents:

  • The Park offers a variety of water-based activities for all ages and all swim levels. Height restrictions are posted for all attractions and enforced. Children under age 12 should be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times, and children age 12 or over should be supervised by an adult familiar with the child’s swim level so as to make appropriate decisions as to the attractions suitable for that child. 
  • Only you know your own, your child's, or anyone you are supervising level of swimming skills. We strongly recommend all Guests under 48" or who are weak or non-swimmers wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets where appropriate. In the wave pool, all guests under 48" are REQUIRED to wear a lifejacket and be accompanied by an adult. We insist that parents keep their children within arms reach for their close supervision on all water activities.  When in doubt, wear a life jacket! Our life vests are Coast Guard approved floatation devices, and are free at the Locker Station. First come first serve basis.
  • We are extremely concerned about possible glass breakage in our park. Therefore, bottles and containers brought into the Park for an infant must be plastic. Also, children who wear diapers are required to wear a swim diaper for health and safety reasons.
  • Only Coast Guard approved floatation devices are permitted. Inflatable devices, as well as suits with attached or enclosed floats, are not permitted. Adults are not permitted to hold small children while riding attractions.

Height sometimes does matter!

  • Five Water Park attractions have height requirements. Only persons 44 inches tall and taller can ride: Raging Rhino River, Thunder River and Tiki River Run. Only persons 48 inches tall and taller may ride Jumanji and Maui Pipeline Speed Slides.



Frequently Asked Questions

Locker rentals
All-day locker may be rented at the Locker Station, located across from the changing rooms on the entry walkway, or at the Locker Station in Bombs Away Bay.

Life Vests
Our life vests are Coast Guard approved floatation devices, and are free at the Locker Station. First come first serve basis.

Dining
Three on-site restaurants and several snack stands serve up a variety of delicious fare daily.

Parking
Our oversized lot offers plenty of parking, as well as a drop-off area.

Restrooms and Changing areas
Kanakas (Hawaiian for man) and Wahines (Hawaiian for woman) restrooms and changing areas for the water park are located on the entry walk near First Aid, and in Bombs Away Bay. The attraction park restrooms are located next to Pakali Arcade, and also to the right of the Sky Coaster, just off the tropical golf pathway.

Shopping
Splashin' Fashion - Be sure to stop by Big Kahuna's Trading Company to check out our stock of novelties and sportswear. You'll also find film, disposable cameras and Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen. Located at the main entrance.

Play all season
A Big Kahuna's Season's Pass gives one person unlimited visits for one entire summer! You may apply your daily admission towards a season's pass on the day of your visit. For more information click here.

Half day tickets
Half day tickets start at 3 hours prior to closing



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