Their very own lifeguard! Peter Facinelli keeps a close eye on his daughters as they enjoy paddle board session in Hawaii

PUBLISHED: 05:31 EST, 7 September 2012 | UPDATED: 06:01 EST, 7 September 2012

Earlier in the holiday he was seen hopping on his own board and showing his girls how it is done but on Wednesday Peter Facinelli stayed by the shore to act as a spectator.

The Twilight star, 38, watched on as his daughters, Luca Bella,15, Lola, nine and five-year-old Fiona enjoyed a session on a paddle board together.

Peter, who split from wife and mother of his children, Jennie Garth, in March, kept a fatherly eye on the girl group who seemed to be having a great time splashing around in the water on the last day of their holiday in Hawaii.

Watching my girls: Peter Facinelli stayed on the sand while his daughters enjoyed a paddle boarding session

The actor was seen strolling up and down the shore-line without a shirt on and with his mobile phone in hand.

Luca Bella, Lola and Fiona were having a great time in the water all on one board together.

And it wasn't the eldest who was left doing all the hard work, Lola decided to take control of the paddle.

Water babies: Peter's daughters Lola, Luca and Fiona spent their last day of holiday paddle boarding

Showing off her power: Nine-year-old Lola took control of the paddle

While Peter didn't join in with the activity he was on happy acting as the girls personal lifeguard patrolling up and down the beach.

Last night (Thursday) Peter was back on home soil and attending the MTV VMAs in Los Angeles and stepped out solo on to the red carpet.

The actor was joined by his Twilight: Breaking Dawn co-stars including Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner to present a 90 second presentation of the upcoming film.

Keeping a close eye out: The Twilight star was seen watching his girls closely

Mixing business and pleasure: The actor was seen playing on his phone as he patrolled the shore-line

Peter, who plays Carlisle Cullen in the Twilight Saga, and will be seen in the forthcoming instalment Breaking Dawn: Part II, spoke about his split from Garth during a stint guest hosting 'Live with Kelly! back in April.

He said: ‘It's very painful to break up with somebody, especially after you've been together for 17 years and have kids.

‘It's even more painful when it's played out in the media and I've tried to stay quiet about it for the sake of my kids.'

Safety first: All three girls wore a life jacket while in the water

All good things must come to an end: Peter was seen holding Fiona's hand and leading her out of the sea

Solo appearance: Last night (Thursday) Peter took to the red carpet at the MTV VMAs in LA

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Carlisle Cullen - yes. This fella - not so much, packing on the pounds.

- Jenn , Seattle, 07/9/2012 20:33

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I always thought he was kinda hot and love him in Nurse Jackie but he looks a little doughy on the beach. Jenny Garth has emerged post break-up looking a lot hotter. The girls look just like her.

- jk-austin , Austin-TX, 07/9/2012 15:55

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beautiful children, good daddy!

- deb , bloomington, 07/9/2012 15:39

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wow, those girls really look like their mom

- maria , nyc, United Kingdom, 07/9/2012 15:35

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I will probably get red arrowed, but i genuinely don't see the fascination with him..

- Her indoors , Sheffield, United Kingdom, 07/9/2012 14:43

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How about getting in the water with your kids Peter?