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Minasa Opens Their Brick-and-Mortar in Waipahu

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Minasa, a beloved food stall at local events, has opened their first brick-and-mortar about 20 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. The new store is in Tropicana Square, near the Pouhala rail station. Minasa’s signature dish is Ube Churros. Three …
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Aloha Festivals ‘Ohana Event & Royal Court Appearance

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The Aloha Festivals ‘Ohana Event and Royal Court Appearance is less than 20 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas at Ka Makana Ali‘i’s Center Court on Saturday, September 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Aloha Festivals has become a state-wide …
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Royal Hawaiian Beach Services at Ko Olina Beach Villas

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Ko Olina Beach Villas has partnered with Royal Hawaiian Beach Services to offer a multitude of beach services for a relaxing day at the Honu Lagoon. Guests can book ahead to reserve chaise lounge chairs, beach umbrellas, stand-up paddle boards, …
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2nd Annual Haleiwa 4th of July Fireworks Festival

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The North Shore Chamber of Commerce hosts their second annual Haleiwa 4th of July Fireworks and Car Show Festival for 2023 about 40 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. Activities throughout the day include a vintage car show, food vendors, …
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Byodo-In Temple

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The Byodo-In Temple is located at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park about 40 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. It is a non-practicing Buddhist temple which welcomes people of all faiths to worship, …
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Waimea Valley

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50 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, Waimea Valley is an area of historic cultural significance on the North Shore. The valley, being an important place in Hawaiian religion, includes several historical structures including stone terraces and walls constructed during …
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Oauhu’s Most Secluded Beach – Mākua Beach

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35 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, Makua Beach is one of the most secluded spots on Oahu. This undeveloped and never crowded white-sand beach is backed by the Waianae Mountain Range. Most Oahu visitors never see this beach, because …
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Wet’n’Wild Hawaii Keiki Fun Day

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A short 10-minute drive from Ko Olina Beach Villas, Wet’n’Wild Hawaii will be celebrating Keiki Fun Day on Monday, March 19, 2023. In addition to all of the fun little ones already have at the water park, they can also …
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Plate Lunch – The Quintessential Hawaiian Meal

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The legendary Rainbow Drive-In at Ewa Beach is just 20 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas and is considered the best place to experience a classic Hawaiian meal, the plate lunch. When former President Barack Obama landed on his first …
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Lyon Arboretum – Oahu’s Best Public Botanical Garden

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50 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, Lyon Arboretum is part of the University of Hawaiʻi and considered Oahu’s best public botanical garden. It has walking trails, native plants, tropical trees, a waterfall, and a walking Buddha statue (symbolizing inner …
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