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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum

The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, a fleet attack submarine, is designed to preserve the memory of World War Two.  Bowfin was initially launched exactly one year…

Ko Olina Lagoons

The Ko Olina Lagoons, located just minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, are a generally crowd-free beach are consisting of several beautiful lagoons.  Unlike the popular Waikiki…

Byodo-In Temple

Located in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, about 40 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort, Byodo-In Temple is a testament to the significant Asian,…

National Cemetery of the Pacific

During a trip to Hawaii, many visitors try to incorporate critical bits of US history by visiting the USS Memorial or National Cemetery of the Pacific.  The National…

Solar Mamas Screening, Nov. 6

The Arts at Marks Garage, located on Nuuanu Avenue about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort, will host a screening of the film Solar Mamas…

Shangri La

Shangri La, the Honolulu home of Doris Duke, is located just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas.  Considered one of Hawaii’s most architecturally significant homes, Shangri…

Fiber Hawaii – Oct. 25 through Nov. 17

Fiber Hawaii: In, Of, or About Fiber, a thirty year annual exhibition, will be hosted from October 25 through November 17 this year at the Honolulu Museum of…

Happy Trails Hawaii

Happy Trails Hawaii, a horseback ride operator located just 50 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas on Oahu’s North Shore, leads trail rides overlooking Waimea Valley.  Tours led…

Dolphin Excursions

Many visitors to Oahu enjoy interacting with aquatic animals, especially dolphins, during their stay.  Dolphin Excursions, Snorkel Adventures offers four part tours to meet Oahu wildlife.  Tours depart…

Terror at the Tower, Now through Oct. 31

Terror at the Tower, an annual haunted experience, will take place through October 31.  Located at Aloha Tower Marketplace, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort,…

Bellows Field Beach Park

Bellows Field Beach Park in Waimanalo on Oahu’s eastern coast is a family-friendly park about 50 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas.    The park features a…