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Chasing Waterfalls on Oahu – Likeke Falls

Looking for a relatively short hike on a kid-friendly trail? The hike to Likeke Falls is a nice trail through the jungle with a beautiful waterfall as a destination or a place to stop and snack, about 35 minutes from …
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Bishop Museum – Hawaiian Culture and Dinosaurs on Exhibit

Bishop Museum is the premier place to experience the history, arts and culture of the Hawaiian people, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The traditional Hawaiian practice of weaving hala has been a cultural force throughout time. …
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FREE Public Star Gazing Party, June 6

Try gazing at heavenly bodies with the guidance of experts from the Hawaiian Astronomical Society about 55 minutes away from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The Hawaiian Astronomical Society is holding a free public star party on June 6, 2015, …
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Nu’uanu Pali Puka Trail

Take in a panoramic view of Oahu’s beauty about 50 minutes away from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. It was along this ridge trail that the Battle of Nu’uanu took place and where Kamehameha I defeated King Kalanikupule of Oahu …
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Memorial Day Lantern Floating – Ala Moana Beach

Memorial Day in America is a day when people remember and honor those who have fallen in service to their country. Lanterns are placed onto the water at Ala Moana Beach, about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas …
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Wet’n’Wild’s Newest Ride – Waimea Whirl

Wet ‘N’ Wild Hawai’i is located about 10 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. It’s been six years since the park has opened a new ride and the designers succeeded in making it a whirl of both fun and …
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Annual Kunia Orchid Show, March 20-23

The 61st Annual Kunia Orchid Show will take place March 20-23 at the Leilehua High School in Wahiawa, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The orchid show will feature 22 distinct vendors selling a range of beautiful …
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Ko’olau Range

Ko’olau Range is the eastern remnants of the Oahu shield volcano, stretching across eastern Oahu about 45 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort. Ko’olau Range was named a national national landmark in 1972 and has since provided …
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Honolulu Music Arts and Food Festival, March 13-15

The Honolulu Music Arts and Food Festival will take place in Aloha Stadium, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, from March 13 through 15. The festival will feature a number of local music artists in …
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Honolulu Zoo

The Honolulu Zoo is located just off Waikiki Beach in Honolulu proper, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The zoo includes a wide range of exotic and interesting animals, including chimpanzees, gibbons, elephants, and hippopotamuses.  Furthermore, the …
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