Ko Olina Beach Park

This was the first beach I ever visited my second time to Hawaii:) I found side parking and had no issues me and my daughter set up shop after breakfast at #mycafe in Kapolei:) I really enjoyed the water and I thought the beach was beautiful and my daughter had a ball!!! I am. Not sure why anyone would have anything bad to day about this beach. It’s perfect and relatively empty during the week:) I was able to get a good three mile run here and everything!

I lived here 3 years ago and lived in koolina. It was the most beautiful place ever! Last weekend I went back and brought my kids. I was very disappointed by the trash and the trash in the water. We saw a «bunion» patch and tons of toilet paper and rubbish floating in the water. What happened?

Favorite beaches on Oahu! Great for kids because the waves are almost nonexistent! Bring your snorkeling gear… there’s usually some colorful fish around the rocks. Beach tents are not allowed in the sand (grass is fine) and there aren’t very many places to eat except for some $$$$ restaurants and the ABC store.

Four lagoons in one beach park? Yes, that’s right, this is actually a man-​made beach at Ko Olina and its several hotels. Gotta love their reef barriers and the way their lagoons are structured. Palm trees are plentiful and it may be crowded in the mid-​day, afternoons and evenings. When I walked the entire distance in Fall 2012, it was during the early morning hours, so I didn’t have to deal with heavy crowds.
There are also showers and restrooms on-​site, and they are pretty well maintained.
Best to park in areas that are specifically designated for park and beach users. As a hotel guest, you don’t want to have your car ticketed and/​or towed!
Overall, this is a beach park that I’d recommend if you’re venturing out to the Leeward Side and need someplace to walk or jog up and down.

Great man made beach. Swim far out enough towards the rock barrier to snorkel and you’ll see some sweet fish. Not like diving a reef but you’ll see a good five to fifteen fish at a time. Most are small but I saw some decent eight to ten inch fish that were colorful. When you’re in the shallow you’ll see some schools of little white fish. If you jeep your feet planted they will swim around your legs using them for «protection». It was actually fun and entertaining to watch.
They were doing constructions in a bunch of parts so you’ll have to put up w/​things like machines sucking out sand and relocating it or closed off areas on the beach.
Water is super calm and clear. Great for kids.

We were at WetnWild Hawaii and was recommended by my uncle we visit Ko’olina beach. Beautiful resort area and relaxing under the palm trees on the grass if you want shade. Parking areas scarce and worth it to pay the $ 10 to park at marina all day. Showers and restrooms onsite as well.

What’s not to like here. There is:
— Free parking (though crowded, if you wait a few minutes you will get a spot on a weekday)
— Beautiful lagoons with calm waters for kids, but still some waves.
— Grass and sand to lay out on, your choice
— Well kept walkways and trail to walk on between lagoons
The crowd here is a little less «rough around the edges» than at other public beaches in Oahu.

Parking isn’t the greatest and there are a lot of rules but overall this is such a well kept peaceful place that is great for the entire family.

BeAutiful shallow lagoons. We like to sit by the ocean and just watch the waves. The sound of it is like music to my ears. Very relaxing.

Man-​made resort area contains four beautiful lagoons for snorkeling and beaching. Lagoon #4 at end is closest to the largest free parking lot and $ 10 a day marina lot for when free is full. Prohibitions against tents, cooking, and alcohol keep the focus on the beach. Great snorkeling. Wonderful place.

I love this spot when I was first told of the lagoons… but it is SOOOO hard to find parking. You have to get here super early and I’m talking before 8 AM! But if you do get a spot … plan to stay for a few hours… the scenery is beautiful and you can /​should pack a picnic /​light lunch too.

Same as Ko Olina Lagoon 4. Not sure why Unilocal differentiates between the two.
Arrive early, get the free parking, and remember — NO UMBRELLAS.

This is by far the best beach I’ve been to in Oahu. I can spend hours at this beach by just swimming, snorkeling, laying down on the sand, enjoying the sunshine and probably sleeping as well.
Let me just say that I am from Southern California, so beaches are usually not that attractive to me. I love swimming, but not at the beach. But this beach is perfect if you want to enjoy both snorkeling and swimming. I personally loved snorkeling at this beach more than at Hanauma Bay, which is known for snorkeling. Not to rant, but Hanauma Bay is just too crowded and touristy.
There’s no strong waive, so I would recommend it if you are accompanied with kids. I see how it is popular among parents with kids.
The beach looks especially gorgeous when the sunshine hits the water. When I went, the weather was capricious, so I couldn’t enjoy the full sunshine (I went in September). I really liked the fact that the beach wasn’t too touristy.
Restroom/​changing room is, at least for men’s side, was cleaner than any other beach park. They also have outdoor shower area where you can wash off sands after spending hours!
I would strongly recommend this place to anyone, whatever your purpose of visit to the beach is!

I did a Review of this Resort Before, but I felt it didn’t quite do Justice to this Fabulous Place… So Here is the Revised Version! =)
This Heaven on Earth is Located on the West Side of Oahu. It is just after The City of Kapolei, but before «Electric Beach.» There is also a Marina, and a Golf Course on the Property. As well as Paradise Cove where Luau’s, Weddings & Wedding Receptions are Held.
As you enter the Property… there are 2 lanes! The Left is for Guests Checking into the Hotels, and the Right is for Locals who want to go to the Lagoons. There is a Hotel Staff Member at the Guard Gate in case you don’t know where to go!
There are Approximately 4 Lagoons on the Property…(but there are Actually 5, A hidden one that I’m not gonna divulge… it’s My Secret) Lagoons 1 & 2 are located on the Beginning of the Property. And Guests of J. W Marriott Ihilani, Disney Aulani usually Use those lagoons, Lagoon 3 is for the Ko ‘Olina Beach Resort Guests, and Locals like Me. hehe!
All Three Lagoons have Lots of Beach Chairs Laid out on the Sand for your Convenience. All 3 also Provide some Water Activities that you can Sign up for, or Just ask the Hotel Workers that are Located on the Beach Grounds with Signs Stating What kinds of Activities are Available on the day!
The 4^th Lagoon is a Public Beach where Anyone can go to… but, I have been sneaky and go to the 2^nd, or 3^rd Just because of the Crowd Factor!
All Lagoons do have Restrooms that are kept Very Clean, and Outdoor Showers for your Convenience! Trash Receptacles are Changed every Hour, or So!
All 4 Lagoons do have their own Wedding Chapels… Each are Very Different in it’s own, Unique Way! And, yes there ALWAYS seems to be a Wedding Taking Place Every day! It’s JUST THAT BEAUTIFUL A PLACE TO BE!
Just a Word of Caution… If you do Plan on Going to the Beach, Go Early! The Parking Stalls do get Filled Rather Quickly! But, you can park in the Marina Parking Lot, They do Charge you $ 10 to park there… Sowee!
There is A Lot More I could Say about this Beautiful Place, but… You will just have to Come and See for Yourself what I mean about ‘Heaven on Earth”…Absolutely My Favorite Spot on the Island of O’ahu!

This is mostly tourists staying at the resorts surrounding Ko’Olina. I usually try and shy away from these places but it’s great when raining on the windward side. We were at our house in Waimanalo and it was pouring. Crossed over the mountain range and this place was very sunny.
A tip: public free parking gets packed quick. Pay the $ 10 for parking at the Marina. Great deal, no hassle parking. Also, it is on the drier side of Oahu so bring water and sunscreen. If you dehydrate easily, watch out.
Great for kids!

After being away from home for the past five weeks, I needed some much deserved beach time. Having never been to Ko Olina, I thought it would be nice to experience something new upon my return. I was pleasantly surprised by this park. It offered a clean, not too crowded beach with bathroom and shower facilities. The weather was nice and the lagoons were a unique touch. I really do not like resorts, but the public beach at Lagoon 4 was much different from the others near the resorts. The only downside was having to pay to park. The Marina charged 10 dollars per day. I would recommend this beach to others looking for something different on Oahu.

What a nice place to just relax.
Whether it is tanning, sleeping, or taking a dip in the pool, this beach is very nice. Surprisingly, not very crowded most of the time. There is a chapel right on site which is nice to look at brides and grooms if you’re bored and want to make snide remarks. only kidding. ;)
Parking is limited in terms of free but parking at one of the hotels is an option.
So there are no waves at the lagoons, but a great place to do some relaxed stand-​up paddling or just to practice.
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This is one of my favorite beaches on Oahu! The private lagoons are generally not as crowded as other beaches. The parking is very limited. I have had good luck parking at Lagoon 4. If there is not any parking available, I usually park at the marina and pay about $ 10 for parking.
The beach is really clean and has showers. The bathrooms are clean compared to other beach bathrooms that I have been to.
The nice thing about this beach park is that all of the lagoons are connected you can walk from one to the other.
The water in the lagoons is pretty tranquil. Nice to swim and splash around in with the kids. If you venture for a walk you can also stop by and visit the Disney Aulani and have lunch. Good times. Or just bring your own foodies to the beach.

This is one of my favorite places! I hang out here all day. I walk from lagoon to lagoon, do some swimming, a little tanning, a little napping and then go down to the next lagoon. It is really stunning! The only minus is the parking, especially on weekends, there’s very limited free parking so you have to park in the pay parking… I think it was like 10 bucks for all day. But whatevahs, I love this place! :)

This review is for the Ko Olina Beach Park that offers free public parking and access for anyone looking to just hang out. You don’t have to be staying at any of the resorts to go here.
There is limited parking, so if you’re coming on a weekend, go early. Weekdays shouldn’t be an issue. The limited parking is nice, because it keeps the beach from getting crowded.
Honestly, even though it’s off the beaten path, this is a great place to hang out for a day. The park includes one of the man-​made beaches/​lagoons that is perfect for taking a dip or even doing some snorkeling, and there is also a path that winds along all the beaches/​resorts if you’re in the mood for a walk or a run. Finally, there is a large grassy area adjacent to the beach for flying a kite, having a picnic, throwing a ball around, etc.
I recommend hanging out to catch the sunset — you’ll likely have the beach mostly to yourself as most folks will have returned home or back to the resorts for dinner.