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Ka’au Crater

Ka’au Crater, located in the Wakiki Lower Punchbowl area, about thirty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, is a popular hiking destination for outdoor enthusiasts.  The least known of Oahu’s three largest craters, Ka’au Crater is traversed by many …
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Sweet Home Waimanalo

Sweet Home Waimanalo is a casual fresh market and cafe located in Waimanalo on Oahu’s eastern coast, about 50 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort. Recently featured on the acclaimed Food Network show, “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives”, …
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Santa at Ala Moana, through Dec. 31

Santa Claus will be available for individual or family photographs at Ala Moana Shopping Center through Dec. 31.  Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the occasion to prepare Christmas cards, snap a photograph, and share their gift wish lists …
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In the Beginning, Now through Dec. 20

The Gallery of Hawaii Artists will host an exhibit titled “In the Beginning” through December 20.  The gallery is located just off Kalakaua Avenue, about 20 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort.  The exhibit will feature photographs …
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Kapiolani Cactus Garden

The Kapiolani Community College Cactus Garden is a small but detailed botanical garden located on the Kapiolani Community College campus near Diamond Head Crater, about 45 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas.  The garden specializes in various varieties of …
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Sanju Pagoda

Sanju Pagoda is the iconic, three-tiered pagoda located in the Kyoto Gardens of Honolulu Memorial Park, about forty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort.  The gardens are also home to the Kinkaku-ji Temple and Mirror gardens. Sanju …
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Historic Hawaii Theatre

Known as the “Pride of the Pacific”, the Historic Hawaii Theatre has been operational for over ninety years.  Located on Bethel Street in Honolulu, just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, the theatre has a rolling …
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Honolulu Zoo

The Honolulu Zoo, located between Diamond Head and Waikiki just 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, is home to 905 different animals.  Spread over 42 acres, the zoo’s grounds also include extensive, colorful gardens featuring native …
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Artists of Hawaii, Now through Nov. 24

The Honolulu Museum of Art, located just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, is currently hosting an exhibit featuring the works of 11 native Hawaiian artists.  The art covers a wide range of media, including sculpture, painting, ceramics, …
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