Tag Archives: North Shore

Cacao Farm Tour & Chocolate Tasting

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  Discover the journey from cacao tree to chocolate bar in a 1.5-hour immersive tour through lush orchards on the North Shore, just 45 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. Kamananui Cacao Orchards is a locally owned, farming business with …
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Makahiki Festival and Te Moana Nui Games November 11, 2025

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  The Makahiki Festival is a day of ceremony, celebration, friendly competition, and culture about 50 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. The celebration features the Te Moana Nui Games a traditional Polynesian sports competition, along with local vendors and live …
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Little Plumeria Farms Named America’s Best New Attraction

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                                  Little Plumeria Farms, about 40 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, offers guided tours on Oahu’s North Shore. This 20-acre property has been …
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Glowing Night-Time Paddleboard on the North Shore

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Explore the North Shore and the charming town of Hale‘iwa at night from a glowing LED stand-up paddleboard, about 40 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. Ke‘alohi Surf has patented their design with lights built into the underside of the …
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Waimea Valley

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50 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, Waimea Valley is an area of historic cultural significance on the North Shore. The valley, being an important place in Hawaiian religion, includes several historical structures including stone terraces and walls constructed during …
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Splitting Your Oahu Resort Holiday

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Sometimes guests ask us for our thoughts about other destinations on Oahu.  If you’re planning an extended trip, you might consider splitting your time between Ko Olina Beach Villas and Turtle Bay.  Turtle Bay is on the north shore of …
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Tis the Season for Surfing

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In the winter months, huge swells visit the North Shore of Oahu and bring some of the best waves in the world (about 55 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas). The top surfers across the planet arrive for some of …
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Horseback Riding on Oahu’s North Shore

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Hawaii Polo Oceanfront Trail Rides, about 45 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, offers horseback riding adventures unlike your typical ranch trail rides. Experience unforgettable horseback rides along the spectacular coast of Oahu’s North Shore with expert guides. Group and …
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Farmers & Friends at the Red Barn Farmstand – June 16, 2017

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The Red Barn Farmstand, about 40 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas, opened in October 2016 on the North Shore in Haleiwa. It is a vibrant spot that sells locally-grown produce and food products. They work with local farmers and …
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