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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A popular lunchtime destination for local Hawaiians, the Rainbow Drive-In is a casual eatery that features a hearty plate lunch. The typical plate lunch includes two scoops of rice and macaroni salad accompanied by any number of delectable options, including …
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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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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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The Ko Olina Marina, just walking distance from the Ko Olina Beach Resorts, offers a wide range of activities to tourists and locals alike, including snorkeling, sport fishing, sunset cruising, golfing, and whale watching. The marina itself is a great …
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The Lanikai Pillboxes trail begins in Kailua on Oahu, about one hour from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort. The short trail is named for the World War II bunkers it passes, affording hikers the chance to visit history …
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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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Located near Round Top Drive off Makiki Street, just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, Puu Ualakaa State Park is an expansive forested area with an open view over the southern Oahu coastline. From the park, visitors can …
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Nobu Waikiki is a world renowned Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Waikiki at the Waikiki Parc Hotel, just thirty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Chef Nobu Matsuhisha presents diners with elegant Asian-inspired dishes, including Black Cod …
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Wimea Bay, located in Haleiwa, about fifty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, is a popular destination for beachgoers. The bay, named red water in Hawaiian, has a rounded beach for sun tanning, clear waters for scuba …
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