Marks Garage in downtown Honolulu, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, is hosting the Hawaii Shakespeare Festival through September 2. Henry VIII is playing through August 24 and will be followed by performances of Richard III. The annual festival is …
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Oahu is home to many beautiful beaches, and one of the most recognized is Sandy Beach. Sandy Beach is located near Halona Blowhole about thirty minutes from Ko Olina and is open to the public year round. This beach is …
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Every Monday, the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, hosts a Royal Luau. The festivities are designed to commemorate Helumoa, the recreational area that belonged to Hawaiian royalty. The modern vignette dinner show includes a …
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Men in Grey Suits, a surf rock band, will perform live at Anna O’Brien’s on Beretania Street, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina. The relatively young band is based in Honolulu and hopes to record their first original album this …
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Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar, located on Waikiki Beach about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, has won numerous awards for its extensive sushi menu. It has been recognized by Honolulu Magazine, as well as Travel and Leisure Magazine. The …
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The Honolulu Museum of Art, located about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, is currently hosting an exhibition that details the history of boardshorts. These shorts, designed for surfing and swimming, have evolved over the years to include complex decorative designs …
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Chef Mavro, named for executive chef George Mavrothalassitis, is the only independently-owned Hawaiian restaurant to receive AAA Five Diamond status and numerous other culinary awards. The restaurant features a contemporary Hawaiian menu with noticeable influences from Mavrothalassitis’ Provencale background. The …
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Duke’s Waikiki is a restaurant/barefoot bar located on the beach of Waikiki. Named in honor of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, a world renowned surfer and Olympic gold medalist for swimming, Duke’s Waikiki is designed to bring visitors close to the action by …
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Diamond Head, the iconic crater overlooking Waikiki beach, is a 475 acre state monument that draws many visitors interested in scenic vistas, grueling day hikes, or Hawaii’s military history. Located just thirty minutes from Ko Olina, the park is filled …
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The art of storytelling through movement is embedded in the ancient Hawaiian culture of luau. Several luau packages are available from Paradise Cove Luau, located just a fifteen minute walk from Ko Olina. Packages include afternoon snorkeling options, Mai Tais …
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