Famous for their shortbread cookies, the Honolulu Cookie Company is located in the heart of Honolulu, just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort.  The Honolulu Cookie Company prepares charming pineapple-shaped cookies in a variety of flavors, …
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The East West Center in Honolulu, just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, is hosting an Ainu Treasures Exhibit to examine Northern Japanese traditions now though May 5.  The exhibit celebrates the Ainu indigenous group by …
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Dole Plantation, located in Wahiawa just thirty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, offers a variety of family-friendly activities that are both educational and enjoyable.  The Dole Plantation was established as a tourist venue in 1950 for visitors interested …
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Based at the Kahala Hotel and Resort in Honolulu, just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, the Plumeria Beach House is a seaside, open air restaurant.  Plumeria offers a large brunch spread that includes gluten free …
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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 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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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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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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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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The Pipeline is a quintessential destination for serious surfers.  Located on Oahu’s North Shore, about 50 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, the Banzai Pipeline, typically shortened to just Pipeline or “the Pipe”, is infamous for its large, frequent, …
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