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A Must-Visit Hawaiian General Store

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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 …
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Manoa Falls Trail

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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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Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

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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 …
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Farm to Table at Mahi‘ai Table in Kapolei

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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