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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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Afternoon Tea, now through Dec. 31

The Veranda at the Kahala Hotel and Resort about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas will host an afternoon tea every afternoon from now through December 31.  With classic and royal tea service options available, the Veranda will …
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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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Annie, Dec. 7-30

The classic musical Annie will be performed at the Diamond Head Theatre, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and Resort, every weekend beginning Dec. 7.  The musical shares the story of the optimistic orphan, Annie, as she …
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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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Japanese Buddhist Temple Tour, Now through February

The Japanese Cultural Center will host tours of a Japanese Buddhist Temple and Exhibit every week day from now through February 2013.    The gallery exhibition will include temple furnishings, and tours will explain the cultural significance of architecture and …
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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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