Beach· Oahu· Hawaii

Ko Olina Lagoons

21° 20.1′ N · 158° 7.4′ W · approximate

The four lagoons fronting the Ko Olina resorts, with calm water that is ideal for a swim or a first snorkel with kids.

Practical

Approx midpoint of the lagoon shoreline between the Four Seasons and Marriott Ko Olina (OpenStreetMap). Lagoon names per Ko Olina: 1A and 1B Kohola, 2 Honu, 3 Naia, 4 Ulua. Daily public parking sunrise-sunset at each lagoon, first come first served. No lifeguards. Prohibited: scuba, spearfishing and all fishing, motorized vessels (so no tender landings), alcohol, smoking, fires, drones, pets (except service animals) and non-reef-safe sunscreen. Walk from Ko Olina Marina. GoHawaii describes the lagoons as calm and suitable for children new to snorkeling.

Best for

Calm-water swimming a walk from Ko Olina Marina