Ko Olina Lagoons
Ko Olina
Four artificial lagoons at a west-coast resort area, with water as calm as a swimming pool, ideal for family swimming and snorkeling. It is home to Disney's Aulani resort.
Ko Olina lies on the southwest corner of Oahu and is the island's largest resort area. The coastline has been reshaped into four crescent-shaped artificial lagoons, protected by reef breakwaters that block the open-sea waves, so the water stays calm and clear. It is ideal for swimming and snorkeling with kids, and tropical fish and sea turtles are often seen. A walkway runs along the lagoons, connecting the hotels, including Disney's Aulani resort and the Four Seasons Resort. The lagoons are open to the public, but public parking is limited, so arrive early. Located on the sheltered west coast with plenty of sunshine, it is the best place to watch the sunset. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Waikiki.
Opening hours
Public passage approx. 06:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Waikele Premium Outlets
- Battleship Missouri Memorial
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial
- Dole Plantation
- Bishop Museum
- Haleʻiwa Town
- Chinatown, Honolulu
- Kakaʻako Murals (POW! WOW! Hawaii)