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Highway Inn – Best Hawaiian Restaurant

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  The Highway Inn in Waipahu, about 20 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, won silver in the 2025 Hale ‘Aina Awards for Best Hawaiian restaurant. When in Oahu, the best food you can ask for is some traditional Hawaiian …
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Waianae Farmers’ & Green Market

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  Every Saturday morning, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, visitors can shop, eat, and explore the local Waianae Farmers’ & Green Market about 20 minutes north of Ko Olina Beach Villas. The market features fresh produce, delicious local Hawaiian food, …
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Beat the Heat at Mountain Magic Shave Ice

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  Experience Hawaii’s best thing to beat the heat while taking in stunning ocean vistas and spectacular sunsets at Mountain Magic Shave Ice, only 30 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. Just jump in the car and head north on …
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Mary Cassatt at Work at Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)

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  From June 21 to October 12, 2025, the art of the only American to be a member of the French Impressionists, Mary Cassatt, will be on display at Honolulu Museum of Art (about 40 minutes from Ko Olina Beach …
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2025 Poke Fest

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Poke Fest is back on May 17, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ka Makana Ali‘i in Kapolei (about 20 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas). The eighth annual Poke Fest will celebrate Hawai‘i’s iconic dish with over 40 …
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Step Back in Time at La Mariana Sailing Club

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  La Mariana Sailing Club, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, returns visitors to a bygone era – one that’s rapidly disappearing in Honolulu. This legendary tiki bar will not disappoint. It’s an authentic relic of mid-century Hawaii, with …
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Visit Shangri La

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Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design (about 45 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas) is the United States’ only standalone museum of Islamic art. For art aficionados, this is a can’t-miss site to explore. Shangri La deepens …
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Make Lei Poʻo at the Ossipoff Cabin

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  Workshop participants will carpool from Makakilo (about 15 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas) and travel 2,500 feet above sea level to the Ossipoff Cabin on Pālehua Ridge. Guests will be taught lei po’o, worn on the head, as …
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Stars Above Hawaii

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  Stars Above Hawaii, just 5 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, is recognized around the world as Hawaii’s Gateway to the Stars for evening entertainment. The star shows are held at the Four Seasons Oahu Resort & Spa in …
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Ko Olina Ocean Activities

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  Ko Olina Marina, just a 5 minute drive from Ko Olina Beach Villas, offers an array of ocean adventures. Guests can book a sunrise or sunset sail, a snorkel excursion, or charter a private sport-fishing adventure. Visitors who rise …
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