Olomana Three Peaks Trail
The Olomana Three Peaks Trail begins just off Auloa Road in Kailua, about 50 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The trail has three major peaks and is 5.4 miles long round trip. It is very strenuous due to …
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Honolulu Museum of Art
The Honolulu Museum of Art, located just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort in downtown Honolulu, boasts an extensive collection of visual art, as well as rotating exhibits featuring films, performances, and other interactive media. The …
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Makapuu Lighthouse Trail
The Makapuu Lighthouse Trail begins in Makapuu Point on Oahu’s eastern coast, about 50 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort. The trail follows a paved incline until it reaches the red-capped lighthouse. Since the trail is open, …
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Lyon Arboretum
The Lyon Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, located at the University of Hawaii just thirty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, offers a quick immersion into Hawaii’s flora. About 200 acres of tropical rainforest are open to visitors. …
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Korean Masks Exhibit, Now through Jan. 6
The East-West Center will host the Exhibition: Dancing in the Spirit: Korean Masks, Music, and Social Concerns until January 6. The exhibition features characters and performance patterns from all over South Korea. The styles include influences from shamanism and Buddhism, …
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Opal Thai
Opal Thai is a casual Thai eatery in Haleiwa, just forty minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. In addition to standard Thai fare, the chef works with each guest’s individual tastes to craft a personalized Thai-inspired dish. As a …
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Iolani Palace
‘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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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum
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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Ko Olina Lagoons
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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Byodo-In Temple
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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