LAND FUN Kapolei and Ewa are full of fun – on the water and in the air, as well as on the land. Germaine’s Luau (91-119 Olai Street germainesluau.com) offers a spectacular Polynesian show at the ocean’s edge, under the stars and palm trees. Ask about military discounts! Looking for a community of fitness fanatics? Check out Elite Wrestling Club (91-375 Komohana Place unit 9 https://elite-wrestling-club.business.site/), which also has keiki (children) classes. Soccer players and fans get a kick out of 808 Futsal (1010 Munu Street 808futsal.org), Hawaii’s first major indoor soccer facility – sanctioned by FIFA – which has leagues for all ages. Coral Crater Adventure Park (91-1780 Midway Street coralcrater.com) wows with a zipline course, a climbing/rappelling wall, ariel obstacle course, off-roading – and much more. SHOP AT KA MAKANA ALI‘I Ka Makana Ali‘i (91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy kamakanalii.com) has over 100 shops and restaurants, along with a luxury cinema and hotel. They also offer military Mondays for special discounts! Check out some of the many favorite Ka Makana Ali‘i locales: Thinker Toys, The Blessed Life, Reyn Spooner, No‘eau Designers, Koa Pancake House – and many more! Stay up-to-date with events, like farmers markets and festivals, by going to the shopping center’s website. STAYCATION AT KO OLINA Continuing on Farrington Highway past Kapolei’s center, you’ll reach the oasis of Ko Olina (koolina.com). Once a historic playground for Hawaiian royalty, Ko Olina offers it all. Accommodations include Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, Aulani: A Disney Resort & Spa, Beach Villas at Ko Olina, and Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club. Ko Olina Marina is a private port for fishing and sailing expeditions – as well as sunset cruises. Ko Olina Golf Club as well as shops and restaurants add to Ko Olina’s allure. Check their website for frequent community events – like surf contests and festivals. Passing through Ko Olina are railroad tracks. The Hawaiian Railway Society (911001 Renton Rd. hawaiianrailway.com) offers year-round treks on the historic tracks. Ewa Beach and Kapolei offer diverse eats to discover and enjoy. Looking for an upscale date night or a family-friendly take out joint? You are sure to find it in these neighborhoods. GYU-KAKU Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ (4450 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 510 gyu-kaku.com) offers social dining with shared plates – perfect for first dates, families and catching up with friends. Authentic Japanese grilled barbeque is sure to appease appetites with a smokeless grill and a range of drinks – like sake, shochu and frosty cold beers. 60 FORE BAR & GRILL Located in Barbers Point Golf Course, 60 Fore Bar & Grill (2249 Essex Road 60fore.com) is a great place to gather. Brunch, starters, entrees, oysters, desserts, a kid’s menu – and a full bar – are sure to bring smiles to everyone at the table. BEACH HOUSE 604 The Beach House by 604 (85-010 Army St, Waianae beachhouse604.com) is located further down the west side past Kapolei in Waianae. But, the Beach House is always worth the drive, as you and loved ones can dine on ‘ono (delicious) fresh, local food while eating oceanfront with breathtaking views. Insider’s tip: Enjoy a refreshing cocktail at sunset! Kapolei & Ewa Beach 253 1 2 2 3 3 4
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