Top Things to do in Hawaii
Things to do in Hawaii, United States: The Best Farms
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1. Kona Coffee Living History Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 277 reviews
Kona Historical Society's Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook is a "must see" Hawaii attraction and the only living history coffee farm in the nation. Stroll through this Smithsonian-affiliated, outdoor museum that tells the story of Kona's Japanese immigrants that became Kona's coffee pioneers during the early 20th century. A self-guided experience, you're free to walk among the coffee trees, meet a "Kona Nightingale", or watch how farmers used the kuriba and hoshidana to mill and dry their world-famous coffee. Visit the original 1920's farmhouse where you may find the homemaker starting the fire to cook rice or making musubi for the farmer's lunch. "Talk story" along the way with living history interpreters and discover the story behind Kona's gourmet crop.
Reviewed By X7222OQstephenr
Coming to the end of our vacation in Hawaii, we wanted to do something different than go to the beach again (don’t get me wrong, the beaches are awesome). I (Dad) had suggested going to a coffee farm, and with a bit of searching, came up with this place. So, we wandered down the road for a visit. It was fantastic. The docents (I’m not sure if that’s really the right word to use here) were so knowledgeable, and the stories they told were fantastic. We really hope someone records all those stories for the future! The farm itself was fantastic, and gave new insights into some of the history of Hawai’i and of the Japanese immigrants who lived and worked there. My spouse and I have both been to Hawai’i before, and have both done coffee farm tours elsewhere, but by and large they’ve been showing how modern coffee growing is done and are ready to just push you along to the gift shop where you can (of course) buy their coffee. But this place was completely different — interesting, educational, and fun. Loved it. And, importantly, my 8-year old loved it too! We spent about 2 hours there, and were all really happy that we did!
2. Leilani Farm Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 98 reviews
Reservations are required. $40 per person tax-deductible donation (for adults and kids). Minimum age for visitors is seven years old. Home to goats, turkeys, rabbits, donkeys, cats, geese, pigs, tortoises, guinea pigs, ducks, deer, chickens, a cow and a dog, Leilani Farm Sanctuary is located on a lush 8-acre farm in Haiku, Maui. It is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization created to provide shelter and care for rescued animals, and humane education to the community. On the outer, most visible level, Leilani Farm Sanctuary lives and breathes upon a unique piece of rolling land, eight volcanic acres on a green Pacific island. But its superb location and jaw-dropping natural beauty are but reflections of its lush inner essence. The sanctuary is truly a paradise for animals and humans alike.
Reviewed By 769christinap - Vancouver, Canada
I came upon this tour by chance. I’m so glad I did! LauraLee is an amazing host and her love and care of the rescued animals shows. Her Sanctuary is a paradise. It’s fun to get up and close with the animals! Make sure to hug the turkey!!
3. Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 230 reviews
Come tour Kona's highest-rated coffee farm and enjoy free tastings of delicious Heavenly Hawaiian Coffees! We give tours at the top of the hour, from 9 am-4 pm, Monday-Saturday. See a beautiful overview of the farm, get up close and personal with the coffee trees, and experience the milling and drying process hands-on. Check out our on-site specialty coffee bar, Konalani, for an iced cold brew, tea, or house-made Italian Soda.
Reviewed By sunflower152 - Denver, United States
We enjoyed a very informative tour and were greeted warmly. They generously offered us samples of several of their products on their beautiful deck with an expansive ocean view. It was time well-spent. We were very glad that we had made the reservation.
4. Paradise Meadows
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
An authentic, diversified family farm. We specialize in hand-crafted, artisanal, 100% Hawaiian products including macadamia nuts that are dehydrated rather than roasted so they taste more like the fresh macadamia nut right out of the shell, unique varieties of chocolate-covered macadamia nuts, award-winning 100% Ka'u coffee, several varieties of natural Hawaiian honey and buttery Tropical Shortbread cookies. On a visit to the farm you can enjoy free samples of all of our tasty treats, and you can meet the farmers, take a free self-guided tour (including our Aquaponic greenhouse), take a scenic and educational guided tour, and learn about honey, coffee and macadamia nut production. You can also meet our 4 parrots and see a variety of fruits, vegetables and flowers growing in our fields and gardens. We also have clean bathrooms, beach showers, free WiFi, and USB charging stations available for visitors.
Reviewed By dunadan - Lynnwood, United States
We followed the signs to Paradise Meadows on our way back to the highway from South Point, and were very glad we stopped and spent 15 minutes browsing the gift shop, walking the grounds, and checking out some of the animals on display. The annoying duck who kept walking into he open-air shop and had to be shooed out was funny to deal with, as we enjoyed tasting samples of the delicious products. We purchased a couple of bags of the chocolate-coated goodies, said hello to the birds on displays, and dodged raindrops while we walked the grounds a bit to stretch out our legs. Definitely worth the stop if you are driving to or from South Point!
5. Hawaiian Organic Noni Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Call for FREE TOUR. Discover Noni, an ancient Polynesian medicinal food. Our tours are on Monday,Wednesday,and Friday at 10 am.Come visit us at the Kaakaaniu Plantation for a personal tour of our thirty seven acre Hawaiian Organic Noni Farm. We are a certified organic family farm with over thirty years of experience at growing Noni through organic practices. We enjoy sharing our knowledge of Noni and organic farming methods.You will see: an ancient valley and orchards stretching all the way to the Pacific ocean.During your tour:- Discover the traditional uses of Noni and published research on this fruit.- Educate yourself about organic farming practices learn how we cultivate Noni for maximum potency.- Learn how our unique drying process makes this extraordinary fruit in to a whole raw food.- Taste a super fruit which will awaken your immune system, relieve pain, and supports your path toward wellness.- Enjoy free samples of our Noni Fruit Leather and Noni lotions. We will offer these during the tour as well!Tours are by Reservation only. Please call for more information or to book your guided tour.
Reviewed By Jharri01 - Jackson, United States
Visited the farm with my husband and 18/22 year old daughters. I love gardening but them, not so much. I was delighted that they thoroughly enjoyed the tour. No sales pitch, no targeted marketing, just the facts of what they do. Loved it. AND, it was FREE! We learned/heard about so much more than just Noni. It was a truly enjoyable few hours and we would do it again. My youngest has severe scalp psoriasis and we have tried so many things thru our dermatologist with no relief. So, when we saw the info on this condition we knew we would give it a try. After only 2 (YES 2) days of applying the Noni lotion to her affected areas, we could visibly see it diminishing. And, her mild acne is cleared. I am planning (with her permission) to post pics before/after once she has used it a while. Its only been 2 weeks of use to date. Mahalo Steve for sharing your passion and beautiful farm!
6. Maui Animal Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
Maui Animal Farm provides daily petting zoo tours from 9:30 am-11 am. We offer fun, educational and interactive experiences with our animals which include horses, goats, bunnies, guinea pigs, a donkey and a ram, a Kunu Kune pig, tortoises, parakeets, turkeys, ducks and chickens. Reservations are required. Visit www.mauianimalfarm.com to book a reservation. Discounts are offered for children under 13 and children 2 and under are free.
Reviewed By shannonchin6969
We had such a great time at Maui animal farm! We took my granddaughter, who is 2 this month and it was perfect. The owner, Heidi was so welcoming, kind and such a good soul. It is an actual farm, up a dirt road overlooking the beautiful Ocean. This is a perfect outing for kids and parents, especially younger kiddos. We got to meet her newest addition first, a baby goat!! He was so stinking cute, playful and affectionate! He loved the 2 toddlers that were a part of our group. She introduced us to the whole farm :) :) Including some horses, mini horses, a donkey, some big old piggies, ducks and geese, all her bunnies and chickens, a whole herd of great goats, giant (and I mean giant) tortoises, turkeys...the list goes on. And all of them with the best names! Every one of her pets is very loved and you can tell how much she cares for them just by the way she introduces everyone and she has a great story about how the animals have come to be there. Such a wonderful experience and so worth spending our afternoon there, for all the memories, photos and the good time the baby had! If you decide to judge this place on the few negative comments on this page, then you and your little ones are missing out on a great experience. Its a real working farm, Heidi is a hardworking farm owner, and she does it all on her own. Yes, her farm is up a dirt road, and boy was it bumpy, haha! But so worth it. BTW, our little girl came home so dirty and tired and so so happy! :) One outfit down the drain, a ton of memories to take its place! We will definitely be back on our next trip. I cannot say enough about how awesome the owner was! She read the girls stories and provided treats for the kids to feed the animals, as well as fruit treats and nice cold drinks for the kids. Everything was safe, masks were worn, sanitizer was available and everyone was asked to use it between petting and feedings. The owner was also very understanding of the fact that we were almost 15 minutes late! Sorry, Heidi. Make sure that when you put the farm in your GPS, you actually put the physical address and don't just ask Google to take you there.
7. Punakea Palms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 426 reviews
Coconut Farm Tasting Tour! Come Experience the sights and tastes of an authentic, working coconut farm. Learn the vast usefulness of the coconut tree and how to extract its bounty. Participate in all the stages of coconut cultivation and consumption, all while basking in the natural beauty of our farm. Take home fresh, hand-made coconut products from a truly authentic experience.
Reviewed By DayTrip617979
Located in Lahaina this coconut farm tour was an awesome way to learn about the life of a coconut and explore more of Maui. Our experience started with fresh coconut milk cold brew coffees and from there we walked the farm and eventually settled in to learn more about coconut life stages. Our guide, Kai, cracked open juvenile coconuts so we could drink fresh coconut water and enjoy the coconut meat before moving on to mature coconuts, highlighting the differences between the two. We learned the process of making coconut milk and also tried mature coconut meat. We had the chance to walk the grounds and were able to enjoy all the coconuts our hearts (and stomachs) desired. They did a wonderful job of following safety protocols with Covid and the small group tour made it intimate and amazing! They also have a very cute gift shop and once the café fully opens will be the perfect spot to enjoy fresh coconut themed snacks and beverages among sweeping views of the ocean and the iconic coconut palms. If you are considering an awesome local experience on the island book this tour ASAP! We can't wait to take our friends.
8. Sugarloaf Pineapple Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By U725PSalanh - San Diego, United States
They have reopened their tours from COVID they do them once a week on Thursdays at 10 a.m. I found them on Tripadvisor on a Wednesday evening and emailed them at 10 p.m. for a party of two. Jude called me back at 8 a.m. the next morning and was able to squeeze us in. That's quick service! The tour started with a history of their pineapple farm and how they got into the business. It was interesting and I just LOVE Jude's sense of humor! She went on to explain how pineapples are farmed and grown; very informative and interesting info! After that, we got to plant a pineapple sucker into the ground, as well as harvest our own pineapple. The pineapples on this tour were pretty small but it was just the right size to take back to our hotel room. We then got to taste some fresh cut sugarloaf pineapples, which were sweet and tasty! We were given the pineapple phrosties at the end of the tour, which was also delicious. It's an interesting tour and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
9. Kahi Ola Mau Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 94 reviews
Calling all chocolate lovers! Kahi Ola Mau Farm is the home of Honoka'a Chocolate Co. Reserve a spot for a tour of our farm and a tasting of select chocolates from around the world (including Hawai'i) that we make on-site (no store bought chocolate here!), allowing you to experience how a particular region's climate, soil and terrain affect the flavors of the chocolate, "the terroir" as winemakers so famously say. The state of Hawai'i is the only place in the U.S. where cacao is commercially grown. We'll share the history and chocolate-making process from the tree to bean to bar. Besides the 500+ cacao trees you'll see on our 5-acre farm, we also grow nearly forty varieties of tropical fruit, including white pineapple plants, as well as native Hawaiian sugar cane, vanilla orchids, and more! We'll taste whatever is in season. If you're looking for a unique foodie experience, this is a must! Please note, the combined 2-hour tour and tasting are by reservation only.
Reviewed By allisonmP1524VG
Mike is a great tour guide - it was an intellectual tour of the history of the farm and he has passion for all things chocolate! This tour is probably best for young adults and adults but was very enjoyable!
10. The Vanillerie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 214 reviews
We invite guests to our farm to see, smell, taste, and feel vanilla growing on the vine in our shade house oases in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, five minutes from the Kona International Airport. Come to learn about the beautiful vanilla orchid's fascinating history and experience entertainment and delight for all ages. Our vanilla infused food and body products excite all the senses, and allow guests to take the experience home with them.
Reviewed By 617areacode
The story of JR's decision to launch this vanilla farm and his many experiments in figuring out how best to grow, harvest, and process the beans so super interesting. Great little shop where you can try vanilla ice-cream (included with the tour) and buy other food and bath/body products. Seems as if JR is always inventing something new, so probably by the time you go, there will be even more to do or see!
