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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Boat Days Photography Exhibit, Now through Jan. 31
The Royal Hawaiian will host a Boat Days photography exhibition through the end of January in their Coronet Lounge. The Royal Hawaiian is located on Kalakaua Avenue, just 30 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, and the exhibition …
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Nobu Waikiki
Nobu Waikiki is a world renowned Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Waikiki at the Waikiki Parc Hotel, just thirty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Chef Nobu Matsuhisha presents diners with elegant Asian-inspired dishes, including Black Cod …
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Wimea Bay
Wimea Bay, located in Haleiwa, about fifty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, is a popular destination for beachgoers. The bay, named red water in Hawaiian, has a rounded beach for sun tanning, clear waters for scuba …
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Hatsumode – Jan. 1-3
Hastsumode is a common Japanese custom to usher in the new year of the snake. Over a three day period, many people will visit the Shinto shrine on Olomea Street, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and …
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Olomana Three Peaks Trail
The Olomana Three Peaks Trail begins just off Auloa Road in Kailua, about 50 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The trail has three major peaks and is 5.4 miles long round trip. It is very strenuous due to …
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Honolulu Museum of Art
The Honolulu Museum of Art, located just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort in downtown Honolulu, boasts an extensive collection of visual art, as well as rotating exhibits featuring films, performances, and other interactive media. The …
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Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
The Makapuu Lighthouse Trail begins in Makapuu Point on Oahu’s eastern coast, about 50 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort. The trail follows a paved incline until it reaches the red-capped lighthouse. Since the trail is open, …
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Afternoon Tea, now through Dec. 31
The Veranda at the Kahala Hotel and Resort about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas will host an afternoon tea every afternoon from now through December 31. With classic and royal tea service options available, the Veranda will …
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Lyon Arboretum
The Lyon Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, located at the University of Hawaii just thirty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, offers a quick immersion into Hawaii’s flora. About 200 acres of tropical rainforest are open to visitors. …
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