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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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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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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Pearl Harbor, the site of the infamous attacks by Japanese military in 1941, is a large US naval base located in Oahu. Just thirty minutes from Ko Olina, visitors typically begin at the Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center before taking a …
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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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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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Thanks to Oahu Mom’s blog for still noticing the sunsets here. She captured just one of many sunsets that seem to bring out the magical at Ko Olina. Sometimes a sunset does say it all!
Pacific Weddings magazine recently featured inspired wedding photos shot in Ko Olina. All the photos are strikingly gorgeous. (Check out more Ko Olina wedding photos here.) No wonder so many people host weddings and other special events here… can’t quite …
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Join in the statewide holiday and annual celebrations this weekend on Oahu and Kauai, honoring the birthday of Hawaii’s Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Celebrations started Thursday and will run through Saturday. Check here for Prince Kuhio events. Hawai’i Magazine reports …
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The Interisland Wind Project is exploring expanded wind options on Oahu. The study suggests adding more wind power, along with current wind power and 100 megawatts of solar power found on Oahu, could eliminate the need to burn 2.8 million …
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