Ko’olina Lagoon 2

Lagoon 2 is my family’s favorite lagoon. We go there early for parking. We usually get a permanent cabana or we just settle under the shade of some near by trees. The grass is meticulously maintained, showers are always clean, trash cans are never full, workers keep the grounds clean for everyone to enjoy, and the kids have a great time with the small waves that come in to shore. We will be back again next weekend!

This lagoon has a ton of shadey areas. It’s a great, peaceful place to nap or read a book. The entire beach itself has a great maintenance team. The cleanliness is great being that it is a private beach (but also open to the public). Great for families!

My first time visiting another lagoon besides #1. I found this one had similar charm — serene atmosphere, not too crowded, public restroom (clean). Same small parking lot. The day we went had better snorkeling visibility than lagoon #1, but it probably just depends on the day. It’s great visiting beaches next to resorts… everything is just easier and cleaner.

very nice lagoon, nice place to stay away from eh crowd

So glad we found this place, really good for non swimmers and children. Along the beach there are straw huts which are really nice and we were lucky to snag one when we got there. Although there was minimal sun it was nice to have a spot. We got super lucky with parking but it is very minimal so come early or go later in the day to score a spot.

Best beach for families with young kids. Water was very calm & several huts/​shades available for free (first come, first served). They also have a rinse off area along with clean bathrooms. Parking is very limited though, so come early! Definitely found our favorite spot!

Love love love coming out lagoon two. They have shady trees, nice little umbrellas to set up your chill area, a safe area for the kids to swim with very minimal waves. It’s nice a and clean water. The sand is not rocky. Most people are tourists so they don’t bother and if they do, they are super friendly.
The bad part is the parking. Either go early and find one or hope to get lucky.
Definitely, worth coming to if you want a chill spot or have younger children who like the beach and not the danger of big waves.

I love all the lagoons here in Ko’Olina. Parking may suck but once you get parking you’ll be fine. No life guards on duty!!!

Lagoon 2 usually has the least people and the best snorkeling of the four lagoons. Trees and umbrellas around provide plenty of shade. My favorite beach location.

I Love this spot!!! It made my vacation AMAZING!!! It’s a great spot to hang out and swim the waves are mild so great for kids! Parking is limited so arrive early, and pack a lunch because once you arrive your not going to want to leave!

This beach is one of our favorites for a few reasons. It’s close to ewa beach and not town bound. There are walk/​jog paths, kid friendly and not too crowded on weekdays.
We’d have to come by 830a to get a parking, do a 45 min walk and then swim couple hours, or stay a little longer if it wasn’t too hot. On the high peak times (weekends, holidays, school breaks and summer) would get dropped off and picked up.
There are shade umbrellas but we’ve rarely ever got a chance to use them. This lagoon also seems bigger than the other 3. Mainly beach rental tourist and locals lucky enough to get parking, walked over, dropped off.

This is one of my favorite beaches on Oahu! The parking at lagoon 2 is limited so I usually head straight for the large lot near lagoon 4 and the boat harbor. If you pack light the walk over to lagoon 2 isn’t that bad. If you’re at the beach around 8:30am or earlier, you might be lucky enough to snag one of the coveted beach «huts» on shore! My nephew and I went today around 9:00 am and got one! They’re great for shade!
The water here is pretty calm and this lagoon curves around far enough that there’s a really shallow area near the rocks for little ones to splash in. The rocks near this shallow area is also good for snorkeling. Just be careful of the current and waves since they’re aren’t any lifeguards.
Be prepared for several pleasant surprises on your visit… we saw sea turtles near the rocks, lots of reef fish, a monk seal swam into the lagoon, we saw albatross overhead, and ended our day with a beautiful sunset!

I accidentally found this place, and I’m glad I did.
The parking is very limited, and it was full when we got there. A nice parking attendant waived at us and told us to wait until one opened up. After about 15 minutes, a parking stall became available for us. Tip: only one car at a time can sit and wait at the front of the parking lot until a stall opens up. All other cars must circle around the area.
Once we got to the beach, I noticed cute little straw umbrellas scattered around the sand. Very cute, I must say.
The water was beautiful… cool…refreshing…crystal clear… and a bit rough. The small waves made it a little fun for my princess to catch some waves on her boogy board. I had fun catching a few waves for myself, too. While we were swimming, we were serenaded by live music from a nearby resort. It was cool swimming while being entertained at the same time. What a special treat!
Two and a half hours later, the sun started to go down and the air started to get crisp and cool. It was time for us to leave the ocean. The ocean was so addicting that we never once came out for a drink or a snack. Anyway when we were done, we headed for the showers. Tip: you can’t use any soap or shampoo at this shower area per Ko Olina property.
I can’t wait to come back to this lagoon. I liked it better than lagoon 4. Very small and intimate, beautiful water, straw umbrellas, not too much people, live music while you swim, nice shower and restroom. The only downfall is the parking. Go early…

The best lagoon for swimming! Why? 1. It has two parking areas yet it is the least crowded of them all 2. There are straw umbrellas for shade 3. It has a mini lagoon on the right, nice when it’s low tide 4. I almost always see a turtle here 5. It has the nicest chapel.
Next in line would be lagoon #3 at the Marriot Beach Club, this lagoon has a lot of beach chairs if you don’t like lying in the sand, and there is a snack bar here.

Ko’olina Lagoon 2 is a quiet little pocket of crystal blue water, white sand, and sunshine. Although it is located in the Ko’olina Resort area, Lagoon 2 (or Honu Lagoon) is the least visited by tourists. Unlike Lagoon 1 and 3, which front the hotels and are teeming with visitors, Lagoon 2 is always sprawling with space to lay out and tan in peace.
With clean and well-​maintained bathrooms, a free public parking lot (go early!), and a location 5 minutes from my house, I love visiting for a quiet morning tan!

I came in the middle of the day on a weekday. It was really windy, but not crowded at all. Parking was easy to find. I was able to get my own umbrella. I walked along through all the lagoons. They were all beautiful. This is a place that you must visit.

This spot is heavenly. The waters are clear. The temperatures are warm. People are friendly and happy here.

Such a beautiful, quiet beach, just how I like it. If you want somewhere not crowded without waves, this is the place to go. It’s clean and there are showers and restrooms nearby. Also, the other lagoons are within walking distance. This is a beautiful place to run too. You can also walk over to lagoon 3 where the beachside restaurant «Longboards» is for a drink or snack. Only complaint is the lack of parking. The lots are packed on the weekends, so you have to go early. I prefer weekday afternoons when its easier to find parking and its just a little more quiet.

It’s so beautiful here! We found this place by accident when we got lost trying to find coffee lol
The water is so blue! It reminds me of the cays in the Bahamas. Water is so calm and clear.
We were lucky we got here early in the morning while there were plenty of parking. (Came around 9 am). When we left, it was packed and people were waiting for lagoon goers to leave.
We were also really lucky we had our snorkel gear and beach towels in the car! Such a wonderful place to be :)

Cyndy’s bottom Line: Ko’Olina Lagoon Honu #2 is the best for swimming.
The lagoons are a great place for swimming and walking the path from one lagoon to the next.
It’s is hard to believe that developers could envision and take a barren piece of land and alter the landscape to create a popular resort and swimming area.
Everyday is a good day at Ko’Olina Lagoon 2.