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Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden

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The lush 400 acres in windward Oahu features plantings from major tropical regions around the world, about 35 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The garden park, Ho’omaluhia, is Hawaiian for “make a place of peace and tranquility.” Following floods in 1965 …
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4th of July – Ala Moana Beach Park

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The Ala Moana Center will present one of the largest and most spectacular fireworks shows in the country, about 35 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. You will be able to watch the 24th Annual Fireworks Spectacular from Ala Moana …
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Hawaii Bon Dance – Summer Schedule

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Obon is a Buddhist custom that originated more than 500 years ago in Japan and came to Hawaii with the Japanese immigrant workers of the nineteenth century. Obon is celebrated as a time to remember your ancestors. Each weekend throughout …
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Chasing Waterfalls on Oahu – Likeke Falls

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Looking for a relatively short hike on a kid-friendly trail? The hike to Likeke Falls is a nice trail through the jungle with a beautiful waterfall as a destination or a place to stop and snack, about 35 minutes from …
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Bishop Museum – Hawaiian Culture and Dinosaurs on Exhibit

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Bishop Museum is the premier place to experience the history, arts and culture of the Hawaiian people, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The traditional Hawaiian practice of weaving hala has been a cultural force throughout time. …
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FREE Public Star Gazing Party, June 6

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Try gazing at heavenly bodies with the guidance of experts from the Hawaiian Astronomical Society about 55 minutes away from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The Hawaiian Astronomical Society is holding a free public star party on June 6, 2015, …
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Nu’uanu Pali Puka Trail

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Take in a panoramic view of Oahu’s beauty about 50 minutes away from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. It was along this ridge trail that the Battle of Nu’uanu took place and where Kamehameha I defeated King Kalanikupule of Oahu …
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Memorial Day Lantern Floating – Ala Moana Beach

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Memorial Day in America is a day when people remember and honor those who have fallen in service to their country. Lanterns are placed onto the water at Ala Moana Beach, about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas …
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Wet’n’Wild’s Newest Ride – Waimea Whirl

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Wet ‘N’ Wild Hawai’i is located about 10 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. It’s been six years since the park has opened a new ride and the designers succeeded in making it a whirl of both fun and …
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Ko Olina Lagoons

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The Ko Olina Lagoons, located just walking distance from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, are a popular family destination. The lagoons offer a safe, easy swimming space appropriate for young children and weak swimmers.  Protected from the current and larger …
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