Sharon M.

Great place to lounge and/or bring the kids to the beach. There are 4 lagoons, but this is my favorite. The lagoons are open from Sunrise to Sunset. Although Lagoon 4 has the most parking, I don't mind waiting to get into Lagoon 2 as long as we can get in and as long as the parking line isn't too long. The parking lot has only about 16 stalls and 2 handicap stalls. The best time to go is either early in the morning or later in the afternoon before the sun sets. The water is usually really calm. The water is very nice and clean and also great for kids. The Sunset views are also always so beautiful. There are tress for shade as well on the outer areas above the sand. There is no BBQing at the lagoons but a pot-luck or nicely packed lunch is always great to enjoy here Lagoon 2 is usually not sooo very crowded, but filled with locals and well as those visiting and staying in the nearby hotels. The parking is usually the issue as there are not too many stalls and we always wait whether it be 15 min to more than an hour.

karen k.

Love a lagoon 2, least number of people and clear water. Note no chairs provided must bring your own.

Paulette C.

We played Aqua Blackjack and won a day on the beach with an umbrella. The day was PERFECT! Nikki set us up at Umbrella 8; which was the absolute BEST LOCATION!! Our server from Longboards checked on us ALL DAY LONG! I wish I remembered her name. She was so sweet and accommodating!

Lurine J.

The lagoons are always nice! I have only had the pleasure of swimming at this again once many years ago but on this particular occasion my friend Katie and I walk the entire lagoons so pretty and if you're very lucky you'll catch one of the beautiful Hawaii sunset. My friend and I ate at the Monkeypod restaurant and then afterwards we walk the entire live games. Note to self do not do that in slippers ever again bring along some tennis shoes so you can walk and not have your feet hurt for two days afterwards. The lagoons are always pretty and if you have small children it's a great place to take them so they can just kind of wait in the water or swim out and go underwater perhaps even do a little bit of snorkeling. I would definitely recommend a lagoons to people who are interested in seeing beautiful Hawaii sunset, sitting around lazily on a beautiful beach, and enjoying the beauty that is HawAii.

Sandhya M.

The water in the lagoon is typically calm but, it can get a bit rough. However, the rocks that encloses the lagoon protects it from any massive waves. Parking at lagoon 2 is very limited for the public. I'd say there are about 20 spaces, including 2-4 handicap spaces. Beachgoers would have to get there early to find parking otherwise you'd have to wait for someone to leave. The landscape around the lagoon is beautifully manicured, I'm guessing it is maintained by the nearby hotel, and there are beautiful picturesque views of the trees, hotel, and beach The walk from the parking lot to the lagoon is paved and you can find athletes walking or jogging along the walkway. There are also showers along the walkway so you can clean up after swimming to avoid tracking sand to your vehicle.

Elisa M.

The lagoons are a nice break from the beaches that have unexpected waves that can knock you off your feet. However the question is which lagoon is the best lagoon? Some will say any lagoon that you can find parking at! Others will swear by a certain lagoon. However what I've experienced is each lagoon does offer a little something different. So today we visited lagoon 2 after going to all the lagoons and this one having the shortest amount of cars waiting to park. We got there what I thought to be early (10am on a Thursday) and there were cars already in line waiting for a spot so I circled back here to wait. Each lagoon does have handicap parking so if you have a placard I highly recommend that you bring it to up your chance at getting a spot. We waited about 15-20 minutes (which the boys felt was hours!) before someone left giving us a place to park. Note that they do tow if you are illegally parked!!! So this lagoon has shaded grassy areas as well as umbrellas in the sand which is first come, first serve. Unlike lagoon 3, this beach isn't roped off, so you have access to the whole beach area. Also note that there is NOT a life guard on duty. There are fish to see if you are snorkeling or you can bring your inflatable float and just relax. I like bringing the kids here cause I can sit in the shade as they play on the beach or swim. There is also a shower and restroom available. There is not a concession stand available so bring your food & drinks. We saw people fishing off the rocks and it feels a little more relaxed and laid back from the other lagoons, not as many tourist as #3. You can easily walk down to the other lagoons to check them out. In my opinion, you won't be disappointed by the lagoons!

Jenna S.

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.

Joanne S.

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.

Sushane P.

My family and I went to take pictures at lagoon 2. First I must say that the lagoon is absolutely amazing and beautiful! This was my second time here. I live in town, so the drive can be a bit long especially during the week. And The beach was completely empty. It's the perfect spot for relaxing with my family. There were also people snorkeling. The downside is parking...which is another reason we do not frequent the lagoons. We drove from lagoon parking to lagoon parking and nothing. There were people waiting at each entrance for people to leave. This could be another reason why the lagoon was empty... the parking is fixed to only allow a certain amount of people at a time. My husband chose to drop my daughter and I off at the lagoon then park at the shopping center and walk About 30 minutes to lagoon 2. Smh. But a few of my friends parked at the Disney resort, parking is $12 for the first hr, then $5 every half hr after.

Michelle C.

Least crowded of all the lagoons but get there early because parking fills quick at this lagoon because it's a smaller lot. When coming to this lagoon, we usually get here before 7. Sometimes, at 7 on the weekend its filled but I guess it depends what weekend it is. Today, we arrived at 7am and only had 3 other cars in the lot. I'm a little bummed that they removed the hut looking umbrella shade areas though. I wonder when they took it out, I haven't been to this lagoon in maybe a year or so.

Cyndy K.

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.

Marissa M.

This place is absolutely amazing! Head over to the west side of the island. there's a beautiful golf course nearby if that's your thing. cute marketplace and coffee shop nearby. there are four lagoons in the complex area and they're all great you can't go wrong. there's public parking available and public access to the beaches. if you're looking for a great place to spend time with the family this is a great spot. the water is crystal clear, tame as a backyard pool and they have all kinds of rental equipment if you're into paddle boarding and such. if you're going to sit on the lawn chairs you have to be a guest of the hotel. so if you're not bring your own lounge chair.