Sacred Beach Lanikuhonua In Ko Olina - Beaches On Oahu Kapolei, Hawaii

Sacred Beach At Lanikuhonua can be found inside the Ko Olina Resort area, right behind the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. If you're driving in the closest parking option is at Ko Olina Lagoon 1 (Kahola Lagoon).

A hidden gem of a beach awaits.

Back when the hotel here was the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko'Olina, you could simply follow the beach path right to this hidden beach. Ever since the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina was built, they've decided to make getting to this beach much more difficult and a bit more dangerous. Although the Four Seasons took the time to put in a path, it's completely roped off and used as a "walking path" by their guests only and doesn't allow access to the beach. In my opinion, this is a good example of how not to give back to the community.

Follow this towards the ocean.

Head towards the Four Seasons and you'll see a dirt path as shown above. Follow that towards the ocean until you can turn right to walk parallel to the ocean.

Easy for most, but a little rough for some.

You'll be walking on a very rocky area so be careful since things can be a bit rough and sharp around here. Keep walking and you'll eventually walk right into the sandy beach that I like to call Lagoon 0 since it's right next to Lagoon 1. It's a short walk.

While it's not exactly a big secret, it is often deserted or will have just a few people at it (it might get more crowded for sunsets). Swimming isn't very good here because it's pretty reefy all around but there is a small path in the water you can walk into and use to get out into the open ocean should you have the skills for that. We often find locals spear fishing here and some who snorkel here, but this is more advanced snorkeling and not for beginners. If snorkeling in the open ocean is your thing, nearby Makaiwa Beach Park (Ko Olina Hidden Beach) may be worth looking into instead.

Tide pools.

Walking beyond the beach will lead to some fun tidepools where you can see all sorts of small marine life. Note that it can be very slippery, especially if you try to walk in the wet areas, so be careful. There aren't any facilities right here but you can use the public showers and bathrooms right next door at Ko Olina Lagoon 1 (Kahola Lagoon).

• Facilities: Bathrooms	• Facilities: Showers	• Sand Type: Regular	• Parking: Poor / Few	• Good For: Sunsets
• Good For: Turtle Sightings

Sacred Beach @ Lanikuhonua In Ko Olina