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2015 Hale ‘Aina Awards Restaurant of the Year – 12th Ave Grill

Posted on November 21, 2015 by rachel

12th Ave Grill is an award-winning restaurant featuring fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients, about 35 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Their daily dinner specials offer the ripeness of the season and the best of Hawaii’s local farms and …
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Malasadas – A Portuguese Donut in Hawaii

Posted on October 24, 2015 by rachel

In 1878, Portuguese laborers from Madeira and the Azores came to Hawaii to work in the plantations. These immigrants brought their traditional foods with them, including a fried dough pastry called the “malasada.” Today there are numerous bakeries in the Hawaiian islands …
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Exploring the Reef at Night – Waikiki Aquarium

Posted on October 11, 2015 by rachel

Explorers can examine the reef with Waikiki Aquarium staff in search of nocturnal marine life, about 45 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The first Exploring the Reef at Night of the 2015 season is Sunday, October 25, from 6 to …
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Hawaii’s Plantation Village – History by Day and Haunting by Night

Posted on October 4, 2015 by rachel

Hawaii’s Plantation Village is an outdoor history museum located in historic Waipahu town, about 20 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Step back in time to when ‘sugar was King’ and explore a living history museum and botanical garden. By …
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Tour Iolani Palace

Posted on September 23, 2015 by rachel

In the middle of downtown Honoulu, about one hour from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, sits Iolani Palace. It is the only royal building in the United States. The Palace is an ever-present reminder of the royal heritage of the Hawaiian …
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CLIMB Works Keana Farms Zipline Tour – North Shore

Posted on September 16, 2015 by rachel

Oahu’s first zipline tour, at Keana Farms in Kahuku, is about 70 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. The tour consists of 8 dual ziplines ranging from 500 feet to up to a half a mile long, 3 sky bridges, 2 rappels, …
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63rd Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea – September 19, 2015

Posted on September 5, 2015 by rachel

The Annual Waikiki Hoolaulea is Hawaii’s largest block party, about 35 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Visitors and locals will gather along Kalakaua Avenue between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM for food, fun, and entertainment. A myriad of Hawaiian …
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Duke Kahanamoku Exhibit at the Bishop Museum Until November 30, 2015

Posted on August 25, 2015 by rachel

The Bishop Museum is currently running an exhibit celebrating the 125 anniversary of Duke Kahanamoku’s birth, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. Duke Kahanamoku was a native Hawaiin competitive swimmer, who is widely credited with popularizing the ancient Hawaiian sport …
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North Shore Farm to Table Pop-Up Dinner – August 23, 2015

Posted on August 11, 2015 by rachel

Instead of bringing the farm-fresh vegetables and grass-fed lamb to a restaurant table, Chef Lan Thai is bringing the table to a local farm about 50 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. She began organizing monthly sit-down dinners at local farms that …
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Amazing Hawaii Comic Con in Honolulu – September 18-20, 2015

Posted on July 26, 2015 by rachel

Amazing Hawaii Comic Con runs from September 18 through 20, 2015, about 35 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. The event features the best and brightest in comic book and pop entertainment. Meet your favorite creators and celebrities at this 3-day event, …
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