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Haunted Lagoon, Now-31

The annual Haunted Lagoon is open through October 31.  Hosted by the Polynesian Cultural Center, just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas Resort, the Haunted Lagoon…

Paradise Air Hawaii

Many visitors to Hawaii enjoy an aerial view of the islands.  Paradise Air Hawaii is an ultralight flight operator based just 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach…

HawaiiSlam – October 4

HawaiiSlam’s First Thursday Poetry Slam will take place next Thursday, October 8, at 8:30 pm.  The event will be hosted at the Fresh Cafe Warehouse on Queen Street,…

Uncle Bryan’s Surf School

Rated number one on Trip Advisor, Uncle Bryan’s Sunset Surf School offers surfing lessons on Oahu’s North Shore for students of all experience levels.  Whether you’ve surfed for…

Criterion, Now through Oct. 23

Criterion, an exhibition produced by artist Calvin Collins, is currently hosted by the Gallery of Hawaiian Artists (GoHA).  Honolulu-based Collins has gained much of his inspiration from observations…

3660 On the Rise

Chef Russell Siu, head chef of 3660 on the Rise, says the restaurant’s award winning streak can be credited to its creative, casual approach.  Winner of the ‘llima…

Kualoa Ranch

Kualoa Ranch, located just beside Kualoa Regional Park on Oahu’s Windward Coast, about 50 minutes from Ko Olina, is a sacred historical site.  In addition to the beach…

Young Frankenstein, Now through Sept. 23

The Broadway production of Young Frankenstein is playing now at the Manoa Valley Theatre, about 30 minutes from Ko Olina.  Based on the 1818 novel written by Mary…

The Pineapple Room

Part of the Alan Wong restaurant series, the Pineapple Room is located in downtown Honolulu, just 30 minutes from Ko Olina.  Restauranteur and culinary innovator, Alan Wong manages…

Hawaii Food and Wine Festival, Sept. 6-9

The second annual Hawaii Food and Wine Festival will take place this weekend at the Modern Hawaiian, Halekulani (Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and Spa), just 30 minutes from…

Rainforest to the Reef

Rainforest to the Reef, a tour led by Oahu Tour group, is a bike, hike, sail, and snorkel adventure that takes you across Oahu.  The tour begins in…

Pearl Harbor

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,…