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Exploring the Reef at Night – Waikiki Aquarium

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Kō Hana Rum’s Distillery Tour

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Kō Hana rum has been around for a couple of years, but Manulele Distillers has only recently started offering public tours and tastings, about 20 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. Kō, sugarcane, was used in daily living and was …
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Diamond Head Crater Summit Hike

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Hawaii’s most popular hike is taken by more than 1.3 million people annually and is about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. When you reach the top, you take in a sublime 360-degree view of Oahu. The postcard view of …
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