Tag Archives: Honolulu Things To Do

Kaena Point Natural Area

Kaena Point Natural Area is located within Kaena Point State Park on Oahu’s western coast, about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas.  The state park is often identified by its wide open spaces and sandy beach coves. Hiking …
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Ainu Treasures Exhibit, through May 5

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

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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Nisei Congressional Gold Medal Exhibit, Through April 14

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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Foster Botanical Garden

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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The Pipeline

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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Finding X, Now through May 22

The Spaulding House is hosting a unique exhibition to explore the relationship between mathematics and art entitled “Finding X”.  The exhibit focuses on artists’ incorporation of mathematical principles, such as ratios and geometric shapes, as well as artistic depictions of …
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Spiked Tea at RumFire, Now through March 31

Rum Fire in Waikiki, just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, will serve afternoon daily afternoon tea that is mixed with a range of alcoholic beverages until March 31.  Favorites include Lavender Mint and Plantation Pineapple …
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Japanese Buddhist Temple Tour, Now through February

The Japanese Cultural Center will host tours of a Japanese Buddhist Temple and Exhibit every week day from now through February 2013.    The gallery exhibition will include temple furnishings, and tours will explain the cultural significance of architecture and …
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Solar Mamas Screening, Nov. 6

The Arts at Marks Garage, located on Nuuanu Avenue about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort, will host a screening of the film Solar Mamas on Tuesday, November 6.  The event is co-sponsored by Hawaii Women in …
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