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Farm to Table at Mahi‘ai Table in Kapolei

Mahi ‘ai Table is a celebration of local food sourced from local farmers, about 15 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. They feature the freshest, homegrown ingredients, mouth-watering dishes, and inventive cocktails while paying homage to the local heritage. “Mahi …
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Poke Fest 2021 with a Zero-Contact Drive-Thru

Frolic’s 4th annual Poke Fest is happening at Ka Makana Ali‘i, about 15 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, at a zero-contact drive-thru event.  The four-hour bash will feature eight amazing poke shops around O‘ahu in one place on Saturday, …
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Nisei Congressional Gold Medal Exhibit, Through April 14

The Bishop Museum, located just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort in Honolulu, will host the Nisei Congressional Gold Medal Exhibit now through April 14.  The exhibit recognizes the contributions of Japanese-Americans (or “Nisei”) in combat …
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Dolphin Quest

Dolphin Quest offers nine different packages for guests to swim with dolphins in Oahu.  Based at the Kahala Hotel and Resort just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, each program is designed to provide an intimate experience with …
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Emily Sewell Embodied, Now through April

The Gallery of Hawaii Artists will host an exhibition featuring the work of Emily Sewell at the Waikiki Landmark Building in downtown Honolulu, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort.  The exhibition, “Embodied”, incorporates ink, fabric, …
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Foster Botanical Garden

The Foster Botanical Gardens was first established as the private garden of Hawaii resident and botanist, William Hillebrand, in the 1850s.  It was later sold to the Foster family, who maintained the gardens.  After the land was sold to the …
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Rainbow Drive-In

A popular lunchtime destination for local Hawaiians, the Rainbow Drive-In is a casual eatery that features a hearty plate lunch.  The typical plate lunch includes two scoops of rice and macaroni salad accompanied by any number of delectable options, including …
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The Pipeline

The Pipeline is a quintessential destination for serious surfers.  Located on Oahu’s North Shore, about 50 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, the Banzai Pipeline, typically shortened to just Pipeline or “the Pipe”, is infamous for its large, frequent, …
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Finding X, Now through May 22

The Spaulding House is hosting a unique exhibition to explore the relationship between mathematics and art entitled “Finding X”.  The exhibit focuses on artists’ incorporation of mathematical principles, such as ratios and geometric shapes, as well as artistic depictions of …
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