Eating House 1849 Opens in Kapolei
Eating House 1849, a plantation-inspired concept by James Beard Award-winning chef Roy Yamaguchi, opens at the Kapolei Commons (about 10 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas). The…
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Slow Food Chinatown Tour – April 23, 2017
Take a 2-hour walking tour to explore the history, culture, and food traditions of Honolulu’s Chinatown (about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas). The tour is…
Spectacular Sunrise on Oahu
Are you a morning person? Up before the dawn? Then you may want to roll out of bed, jump in your car, and head down to Sandy Beach…
Bikes, Paddle Boards, and Kayaks – Oh My!
Looking to add more outdoor adventure to your Ko Olina Beach Villas dream vacation? Perhaps a relaxing bike ride taking in the tropical views sounds good to you?…
The Most Instagrammed Dessert on Oahu
The famous Hula Pie at Duke’s Waikiki, about 45 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, has become a social media superstar. According to Instagram’s rankings, Duke’s Waikiki is…
Ukulele Picnic 2017 – Kaka’ako Makai Gateway Park
The Ukulele Picnic, about 35 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, will offer two stages of live entertainment featuring well-known Hawaiian and Japanese ukulele performers. On February 12,…
2017 Chinese New Year Celebration
Each year, about 30 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, Chinatown opens its doors and streets to host a Chinese New Year spectacular. Enjoy a parade featuring the traditional lion…
Ko Olina Marina – Your Ocean Adventure Awaits
The Ko Olina Marina Activity Center offers an array of ocean adventures, and a pick-up service from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. You may struggle to decide which…
Beautiful North Shore Views on the Kealia Trail
The Kealia Trail is a series of 19 switchbacks above Dillingham Airfield, about 45 minutes from the Ko Olina Beach Villas. As you ascend, you are surrounded by beautiful…
Hawaii’s Banzai Pipeline & Winter Surfing Competitions
Hawaii’s Banzai Pipeline, about one hour from the Ko Olina Beach Villas, is famous for its heavy swells that can reach up to 30 feet, breaking over shallow,…
Relax and Drink Like Hawaiian Royalty
The Diamond Head Cove Health Bar is always serving awa, also called kava in English, about 45 minutes from Ko Olina Beach Villas. Awa is made from the…
2017 Hale ‘Aina Restaurant of the Year – The Pig & the Lady
The Hale ‘Aina Awards are the state’s most prestigious dining honor. The 2017 Restaurant of the Year, The Pig & the Lady, is operating at the highest level…