‘Iolani Palace, the official home of Hawaii’s monarchy, was originally built in 1882 by King Kalakaua in downtown Honolulu, just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort. Known as the ‘merrie Monarch’, King Kalakaua’s cheerful, sociable lifestyle is …
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The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, a fleet attack submarine, is designed to preserve the memory of World War Two. Bowfin was initially launched exactly one year following the attack on Pearl Harbor and is now open to visitors …
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The Ko Olina Lagoons, located just minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, are a generally crowd-free beach are consisting of several beautiful lagoons. Unlike the popular Waikiki beaches, Ko Olina Lagoons offer visitors a simple experience, as even tents …
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Located in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort, Byodo-In Temple is a testament to the significant Asian, particularly Japanese, influence throughout Hawaii. The Byodo Temple, built in 1968, is …
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During a trip to Hawaii, many visitors try to incorporate critical bits of US history by visiting the USS Memorial or National Cemetery of the Pacific. The National Cemetery is a well preserved open space nestled within a natural crater …
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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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Shangri La, the Honolulu home of Doris Duke, is located just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Considered one of Hawaii’s most architecturally significant homes, Shangri La features influences from around the world and a large collection of …
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Fiber Hawaii: In, Of, or About Fiber, a thirty year annual exhibition, will be hosted from October 25 through November 17 this year at the Honolulu Museum of Art School about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort. …
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Happy Trails Hawaii, a horseback ride operator located just 50 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas on Oahu’s North Shore, leads trail rides overlooking Waimea Valley. Tours led by local area experts are available for an hour and a half …
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Many visitors to Oahu enjoy interacting with aquatic animals, especially dolphins, during their stay. Dolphin Excursions, Snorkel Adventures offers four part tours to meet Oahu wildlife. Tours depart from the Waianae Boat Harbor, about 50 minutes from Ko Olina Beach …
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