Tag Archives: Honolulu Things To Do

100th Annual King Kamehameha Day Floral Parade – June 11, 2016

Celebrate the 100th Annual King Kamehameha Day Floral Parade on June 11, 2016, about 55 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas.  The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the historic ‘Iolani Palace in downtown Honolulu. The parade will be …
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Waikiki Artfest – May 21 and 22, 2016

The Waikiki Artfest, about 75 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, features over 100 of Hawaii’s fine artists and handcraft artisans who display their own artwork for sale. You will find all types of jewelry, clothing, wood products, stained glass, ceramics, …
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Captain Cook’s Feathered Helmet & Cape Returns – Bishop Museum

For the first time in over 237 years, a feathered cloak and helmet that Kalani‘ōpu‘u gave to Capt. James Cook in 1779 will return to Hawaii and be on display at the Bishop Museum, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach …
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Brunch with Top Chef Lee Anne Wong at Koko Head Cafe

Koko Head Cafe, about 35 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, is an island style brunch house with Top Chef Lee Anne Wong serving eclectic dishes seven days a week. After graduating from The French Culinary Institute, Chef Wong jumped …
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Hike Koko Crater Railway Trail

Koko Crater Railway Trail, about 90 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, is a 1.4 mile round-trip trail located near Honolulu that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. …
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Start 2016 With A Bang – Waikiki New Year’s Eve Fireworks

The annual Waikīkī Beach fireworks show is a delight for the entire family, about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The fireworks will start at 11:55 p.m. with one announcement salute fired every minute until one minute before midnight. Be …
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2015 Hale ‘Aina Awards Restaurant of the Year – 12th Ave Grill

12th Ave Grill is an award-winning restaurant featuring fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients, about 35 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Their daily dinner specials offer the ripeness of the season and the best of Hawaii’s local farms and …
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Malasadas – A Portuguese Donut in Hawaii

In 1878, Portuguese laborers from Madeira and the Azores came to Hawaii to work in the plantations. These immigrants brought their traditional foods with them, including a fried dough pastry called the “malasada.” Today there are numerous bakeries in the Hawaiian islands …
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Exploring the Reef at Night – Waikiki Aquarium

Explorers can examine the reef with Waikiki Aquarium staff in search of nocturnal marine life, about 45 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The first Exploring the Reef at Night of the 2015 season is Sunday, October 25, from 6 to …
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Hawaii’s Plantation Village – History by Day and Haunting by Night

Hawaii’s Plantation Village is an outdoor history museum located in historic Waipahu town, about 20 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Step back in time to when ‘sugar was King’ and explore a living history museum and botanical garden.  By …
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