The Puʻu Maʻeliʻeli trail is a short and easy hike (1.5 miles round trip) with spectacular views of the Windward coast, about 35 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The trail head isn’t too difficult to find. Just park by the Temple Valley …
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The Okinawan Festival celebrates the Okinawan experience in the Aloha State at Kapiolani Park on September 3 and 4, about 45 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Guests can taste authentic cuisine and enjoy numerous live performances, such as taiko demonstrations, Okinawan …
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Come out to Waikiki Beachwalk for the 34th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival, about 50 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar (ki-ho’alu) is one of the major acoustic guitar traditions in the world. Ki-ho’alu, which …
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The Makapu‘u Point trail, within Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline, offers outstanding views of O‘ahu’s southeastern coastline, about one hour from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Here’s why this trail holds such a draw. It’s not the lighthouse, because you only …
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It’s upbeat, infectious, and bouncy music about surf and sunny days. It embraces everyone who hears it. That’s the irresistible charm of the ukulele. If you want to experience the magic of the ukulele yourself, you can celebrate the Ukulele Festival’s …
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Ala Moana Beach Park features a free 4th of July fireworks show, about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. 2016 marks the 25th year that Ala Moana Center has presented their Fourth of July Spectacular and the Center is …
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Celebrate the 100th Annual King Kamehameha Day Floral Parade on June 11, 2016, about 55 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the historic ‘Iolani Palace in downtown Honolulu. The parade will be …
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The Waikiki Artfest, about 75 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, features over 100 of Hawaii’s fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own artwork for sale. You will find all types of jewelry, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, …
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The We Are Samoa Festival at the Polynesian Cultural Center, about 75 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, features the 24th Annual World Fireknife Championship and High School Samoan Cultural Arts Festival. Dancers of all ages showcase their mastery of Samoan fireknives …
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For the first time in over 237 years, a feathered cloak and helmet that Kalani‘ōpu‘u gave to Capt. James Cook in 1779 will return to Hawaii and be on display at the Bishop Museum, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach …
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