Every Monday, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, hosts a Royal Luau.  The festivities are designed to commemorate Helumoa, the recreational area that belonged to Hawaiian royalty.  The modern vignette dinner show includes a …
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Sam Choy’s, Breakfast, Lunch, & Crab features island favorites and all-American dishes.  Located near Honolulu International Airport, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, the menu includes hearty signature breakfast specials, seafood platters, locally flavored sandwiches and burgers, and a range …
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Men in Grey Suits, a surf rock band, will perform live at Anna O’Brien’s on Beretania Street, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina.  The relatively young band is based in Honolulu and hopes to record their first original album this …
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Lanikai Beach, located on Oahu’s Windward Coast about 40 minutes from Ko Olina, translates to “heavenly sea” in Hawaiian.  It’s a popular hangout destination for tourists due to its clear waters, white sandy beaches, and gentle breeze.  It’s a good …
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A series of films about skating in Hawaii will be shown every evening from August 1 through August 6 at the Doris Duke Theatre  at the Honolulu Museum of Art.  Just 30 minutes from Ko Olina, the film series will …
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Luau, the art of rhythmic storytelling through movement, is an age-old cultural tradition in Hawaii.  Several luau packages are available at Paradise Cove, home to some of the largest luau shows on Oahu.  Just a fifteen minute walk from Ko …
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Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar, located on Waikiki Beach about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, has won numerous awards for its extensive sushi menu.  It has been recognized by Honolulu Magazine, as well as Travel and Leisure Magazine. The …
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The Honolulu Museum of Art, located about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, is currently hosting an exhibition that details the history of boardshorts.  These shorts, designed for surfing and swimming, have evolved over the years to include complex decorative designs …
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Chef Mavro, named for executive chef George Mavrothalassitis, is the only independently-owned Hawaiian restaurant to receive AAA Five Diamond status and numerous other culinary awards.  The restaurant features a contemporary Hawaiian menu with noticeable influences from Mavrothalassitis’ Provencale background.  The …
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