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Oahu Chef Finalist for 2022 James Beard Awards

Chef Robynne Maii of Fête in Honolulu, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, is a nominee for the prestigious 2022 James Beard Awards. She made the cut in the category of Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific (AK, HI, …
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Hawai‘i Triennial 2022 Citywide Art Exhibition

Hawai‘i Triennial 2022 (HT22) is a citywide art exhibition featuring 43 artists and over 60 participants, within 30 to 45 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. Contributors include internationally-renowned cultural figures, such as Ai Weiwei, exhibiting with multiple generations of …
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Whale Watching Season Until End of March

Hawaii humpback whale watching season runs from January to March. Visitors can book snorkel and whale watching tours through Ko Olina Marina (2 minute drive from Ko Olina Beach Villas) or a whale-guarantee watching cruise from Waikiki. Whale watching tours …
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Koko Crater Botanical Garden

Within one hour (or less) from Ko Olina Beach Villas, visitors can explore a sprawling cactus garden with an otherworldly feel. The twisting trails through this 60-acre expanse lead guests past a plumeria grove, baobab trees from Madagascar, spherical golden …
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See the Sights on a Segway

Within one hour (or less) from Ko Olina Beach Villas, visitors can explore the scenic highlights of Waikiki or the North Shore while having fun and learning about Hawaii from an expert guide. Hawaii Hoverboarding Tours offers an array of …
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Manoa Falls Trail

Manoa Falls Trail, about 50 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, is a great walking trail that offers up gorgeous rainforest and Manoa Valley scenery along the way and culminates in a 100-foot high waterfall. Manoa Falls Trail is …
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Oahu’s Newest Semi-Submersible Adventure Cruise

Semisub One is the only vessel of it’s type in the world launching daily cruises from Honolulu Harbor, about 40 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. Oahu’s brand new semi-submersible, jet-powered catamaran offers guests a one-of-a-kind adventure from unique underwater …
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HoMA and Spalding House

The Honolulu Museum of Art and Spalding House, about 40 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, contains over 60,000 works of art. The collection houses Asian, European, Hawaiian, American, and contemporary art. Visitors will find works by Claude Monet, Vincent …
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Ka Makana Ali’i Farmers Market

The Farmers Market at Ka Makana Ali‘i is 15 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. It features delectable local fruits and vegetables, tropical plants and flowers, and locally-made foods. Visitors can sample products and find distinctive handmade goods while enjoying live local …
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Twilight Tours Honolulu Zoo

Ever wonder what the Honolulu Zoo, about one hour from Ko Olina Beach Villas, is like once the visitors leave and the gates close? Every Friday and Saturday evening the zoo offers guided tours between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. Educators lead visitors …
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