Hatsumode – Jan. 1-3
Hastsumode is a common Japanese custom to usher in the new year of the snake. Over a three day period, many people will visit the Shinto shrine on Olomea Street, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas and …
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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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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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