Tag Archives: Ko Olina Beach Resort

Diamond Head Crater Summit Hike

Hawaii’s most popular hike is taken by more than 1.3 million people annually and is about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. When you reach the top, you take in a sublime 360-degree view of Oahu. The postcard view of …
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Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden

The lush 400 acres in windward Oahu features plantings from major tropical regions around the world, about 35 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The garden park, Ho’omaluhia, is Hawaiian for “make a place of peace and tranquility.” Following floods in 1965 …
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4th of July – Ala Moana Beach Park

The Ala Moana Center will present one of the largest and most spectacular fireworks shows in the country, about 35 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. You will be able to watch the 24th Annual Fireworks Spectacular from Ala Moana …
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Hawaii Bon Dance – Summer Schedule

Obon is a Buddhist custom that originated more than 500 years ago in Japan and came to Hawaii with the Japanese immigrant workers of the nineteenth century. Obon is celebrated as a time to remember your ancestors. Each weekend throughout …
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Chasing Waterfalls on Oahu – Likeke Falls

Looking for a relatively short hike on a kid-friendly trail? The hike to Likeke Falls is a nice trail through the jungle with a beautiful waterfall as a destination or a place to stop and snack, about 35 minutes from …
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FREE Public Star Gazing Party, June 6

Try gazing at heavenly bodies with the guidance of experts from the Hawaiian Astronomical Society about 55 minutes away from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The Hawaiian Astronomical Society is holding a free public star party on June 6, 2015, …
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Nu’uanu Pali Puka Trail

Take in a panoramic view of Oahu’s beauty about 50 minutes away from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. It was along this ridge trail that the Battle of Nu’uanu took place and where Kamehameha I defeated King Kalanikupule of Oahu …
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Wet’n’Wild’s Newest Ride – Waimea Whirl

Wet ‘N’ Wild Hawai’i is located about 10 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. It’s been six years since the park has opened a new ride and the designers succeeded in making it a whirl of both fun and …
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Annual Kunia Orchid Show, March 20-23

The 61st Annual Kunia Orchid Show will take place March 20-23 at the Leilehua High School in Wahiawa, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The orchid show will feature 22 distinct vendors selling a range of beautiful …
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Ko’olau Range

Ko’olau Range is the eastern remnants of the Oahu shield volcano, stretching across eastern Oahu about 45 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort. Ko’olau Range was named a national national landmark in 1972 and has since provided …
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