House Without A Key, the informal outdoor lounge at the Halekulani Hotel and Resort, is located just 30 minutes from Ko Olina. This casual space serves as a gathering spot for visitors and locals to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, lunch, …
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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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Sam Choy’s, Breakfast, Lunch, & Crab features island favorites and all-American dishes. Located near Honolulu International Airport, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina, the menu includes hearty signature breakfast specials, seafood platters, locally flavored sandwiches and burgers, and a range …
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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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Lanikai Beach, located on Oahu’s Windward Coast about 40 minutes from Ko Olina, translates to “heavenly sea” in Hawaiian. It’s a popular hangout destination for tourists due to its clear waters, white sandy beaches, and gentle breeze. It’s a good …
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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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Halona Blowhole is a jagged rock formation located just off Hanauma Bay on Oahu’s southeastern shore, about 45 minutes from Ko Olina. During high tide on windy days, ocean gusts send water shooting over the the rocks in a geyser-like …
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