Ko Olina with kids

Ko Olina was designed with families in mind. The four protected lagoons are calm enough for toddlers, sheltered enough for confident swimmers, and lined with shade and showers. Once the lagoon time is done, the best add-ons are short and weatherproof. The Ko Olina Ocean Adventures catamaran walks straight from Aulani or the Four Seasons to the dock and runs three hours with a hot buffet. Dolphins en route. Wet'n'Wild Hawaii is five minutes inland in Kapolei with a wave pool and a forty-two-foot drop slide. For a full-day adventure, Kualoa Ranch on the windward side is the filming-location combo with Jurassic Park, Lost, and Kong: Skull Island viewpoints plus a buffet lunch. Evenings, Chief's Luau in Waikiki includes a free shuttle and is consistently the highest-rated luau for families on Oahu.