Tag Archives: Things To Do Ko Olina

Friendship Garden Above Kanehoe Bay

Posted on by andredvanier

About fifty minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, the Friendship Garden is a privately owned historic hidden gem that welcomes the public during daylight hours. The 10-acre park was developed in 1927 as part of a multiethnic neighborhood dedicated to …
more →

Posted in Things to Do - Ko Olina | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Oahu Chef Finalist for 2022 James Beard Awards

Posted on by andredvanier

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, …
more →

Posted in Things to Do - Ko Olina | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Whale Watching Season Until End of March

Posted on by andredvanier

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 …
more →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Live Music at the Makai Beach Bar

Posted on by andredvanier

  Live music is back at the Ko Olina Beach Villas Makai Beach Bar. Head down to the lagoon-side bar every Tuesday and Friday between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to enjoy island melodies by local musicians. Mike Kahikina will …
more →

Posted in Things to Do - Ko Olina | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Koko Crater Botanical Garden

Posted on by andredvanier

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 …
more →

Posted in Things to Do - Ko Olina | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ko Olina Thanksgiving 2021

Posted on by andredvanier

Enjoy a big Thanksgiving meal without turning on the oven. There are several dine-in or take away options near Ko Olina Beach Villas. You can stay on the resort or pick up a family feast at nearby Kapolei. Holiday dining …
more →

Posted in Things to Do - Ko Olina | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

See the Sights on a Segway

Posted on by andredvanier

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 …
more →

Posted in Things to Do - Ko Olina | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Must-Visit Hawaiian General Store

Posted on by andredvanier

Alicia’s Market, about 25 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, is considered the standard by which general stores are measured. First opened in 1949 as a small wooden hut, the menu has gradually grown over the years to include six …
more →

Posted in Things to Do - Ko Olina | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Manoa Falls Trail

Posted on by andredvanier

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 …
more →

Posted in Things to Do - Ko Olina | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Posted on by andredvanier

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience has landed on Oahu and is only 40 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. The exhibit runs from July 2 to August 15, 2021, at the Hawai’i Convention Center in Honolulu. Tickets are sold …
more →

Posted in Things to Do - Ko Olina | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment