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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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Ko Olina Marina

The Ko Olina Marina, just walking distance from the Ko Olina Beach Resorts, offers a wide range of activities to tourists and locals alike, including snorkeling, sport fishing, sunset cruising, golfing, and whale watching.  The marina itself is a great …
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Lanikai Pillboxes

The Lanikai Pillboxes trail begins in Kailua on Oahu, about one hour from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort.  The short trail is named for the World War II bunkers it passes, affording hikers the chance to visit history …
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Healthy Monday Wellness – Feb. 11 and 25

The Mokichi Okada Association of Hawaii will promote Healthy Monday Wellness events on February 11 and 25 at Pearlridge Center in Aiea, just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort.  The events will include flower therapy and …
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Le Bistro

Le Bistro, a popular restaurant in Honolulu, was the 2012 Hale Aina Bronze Award winner.  Located just off Kalanianaole Highway about 30 minutes minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, Le Bistro serves elegant dishes such as oysters on the half …
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Spiked Tea at RumFire, Now through March 31

Rum Fire in Waikiki, just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, will serve afternoon daily afternoon tea that is mixed with a range of alcoholic beverages until March 31.  Favorites include Lavender Mint and Plantation Pineapple …
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Hawaii Plantation Village

Hawaii Plantation Village is an outdoor museum located in Waipahu, just 20 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas.  The museum shares the social, economic, political, and cultural story of Hawaii’s early sugar plantations.  Visitors can observe a simulated experience …
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Phone Camera Photo Exhibit, Now through Feb. 15

Frame Arts, located on South Street in Honolulu, just thirty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, will host a phone camera photo exhibit until February 15.  The exhibit features a series of digital photographs taken by camera …
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Puu Ualakaa State Park

Located near Round Top Drive off Makiki Street, just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, Puu Ualakaa State Park is an expansive forested area with an open view over the southern Oahu coastline.  From the park, visitors can …
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Manoa Falls

Located in Manoa near Honolulu, just 30 minutes from Ko Olina, the Manoa Falls trail is an easy hike that includes views of the 100 foot Manoa waterfall.  The trail tends to be very muddy, so visitors are encouraged to …
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