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Eat Local and Delicious – Best of Honolulu 2018

Locals and tourists are going bananas for Banán’s nondairy, banana soft serve creations available at four Honolulu locations (about 45 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas). Visitors can enjoy up to seven different flavors offered in nine different creations, including floats. …
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Honolulu Architectural Walking Tours

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Honolulu offers an architectural walking tour of Downtown Honolulu every other Saturday (about 30 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas). It is a special experience for visitors to explore downtown Honolulu through the eyes of …
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Mango Jam Honolulu June 29 & 30, 2018

Celebrate all things mango, Hawaii’s most precious fruit, at The Mango Jam Honolulu (about 30 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas). This two-day event offers visitors a taste of island culture by featuring various types of live entertainment, food and craft …
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Rock Climbing for Fun and the Community

The Arch Project Climbing Center offers 2,000 square feet of climbing surface and a custom 16-inch-thick padded floor in Waipahu, about 25 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villa. The center supplements the Arch Project Hawai‘i nonprofit that organizes beach and hiking trail …
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ATV Tours of Oahu’s Secluded Sites

Take a guided ATV tour of scenic valleys and remote areas rarely visited by others, only 50 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. Visit iconic Hollywood filming locations, explore some of Kualoa’s secret spots, and take in sweeping views of the Pacific …
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March is Localicious

Localicious celebrates locally-sourced ingredients and raises money for agriculture education in Hawai’i schools. For the entire month of March, participating restaurants feature one or more dishes marked with a Localicious logo featuring some kind of locally grown, caught, or raised product. Several …
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Go Speed Racer! in Kapolei

Do you have a need for speed? You can test your racing skills at K1 Speed in Kapolei, only 15 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. This location offers individuals of all ages the thrilling experience of indoor go-karting. You  can race …
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Breakfast Like a Kama’aina (a local)

A popular breakfast cafe in Kapolei, only ten minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, is My Cafe. They serve breakfast and lunch all day until closing (2:00 p.m.). Call ahead seating is recommended. Their pancakes are legendary. If you can’t choose …
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Tis the Season for Surfing

In the winter months, huge swells visit the North Shore of Oahu and bring some of the best waves in the world (about 55 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas). The top surfers across the planet arrive for some of …
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8th Annual Rice Fest – September 9, 2017

This year marks the 8th Annual Rice Fest, which will take place on Auahi Street fronting Ward Centre (about 55 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas) from 3 PM to 9 PM. Visitors will experience Hawaii’s culinary and cultural diversity …
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