Dole Plantation

Tourist attraction · Honolulu

Dole Plantation

Tourist attraction · Honolulu

64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, HI 96786, USA

Highlights

This historic pineapple plantation delights families with its informative train ride, sprawling garden maze, and a heavenly Dole Whip experience.

64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa, HI 96786, USA Get directions

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"To state the obvious: The Dole Plantation is a totally kitschy, touristy experience. But if you can get past (or even get excited about) the hoards of pineapple memorabilia and the tourists that look straight out of central casting, it’s actually a very fun stopover on the way to the North Shore. For starters, there’s fresh, juicy, just-picked pineapple around every corner. Visitors can also check out the pineapple-shaped garden maze, which is the largest maze in the world, or the “Pineapple Express,” a just-for-kids train that circles the property. The real reason to go, though, is because the Dole whip here tastes even better than the Disneyland version."

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S S

Google

We stopped by the Dole Plantation and it was a fun experience! It's really cool to see and learn about the history of the plantation, and of course, the Dole Whip is AMAZING. The grounds are beautiful and it's great to walk around and explore. It has free parking and no entry fee. The shopping area is adorable, with everything pineapple you can imagine. The only downside is that it's PACKED with people, so be prepared for crowds. We didn't end up doing any of the extra activities like the train tour or maze, but just walking the grounds and checking out the shop was still worth it. If you're a pineapple lover, Dole Plantation is definitely worth a visit!

Roxana C. Nistor

Google

Stopped by the Dole Plantation and didn’t do the train ride, but the place itself is really cute. The highlight for me was the pineapple ice cream—super refreshing and tasty, especially with fresh pineapple on top and coconut flakes. I didn’t try any of the fast food, but the menu had a few options for those who want a bite. The garden area is nice, with birds, fish, and a few fun spots for pictures. It’s a good place to walk around and soak in the tropical vibes. Worth a visit if you’re in the area, especially for the ice cream! 🍍I wouldn't necessarily plan to stay more than an hour.

David Wolfe

Google

Tourist trap. We were very disappointed with the train ride, thought we would see more of the operation instead of fields and old broken equipment, we didn't bother with the rest of the paid attractions. The gift store is worth the stop, it is quite large and has something for everyone, especially fresh pineapple and Dole Whip. There is also a demo on how to properly core a pineapple. Don't waste your money on the attractions, unless you have little kids or really enjoy tourist rap type things, but definitly stop at the shop and check it out.

Crystal Nicole

Google

Beautiful grounds. The Dole Whip was very good. The gift shop is big and fun. Just crowded. Would have rode the train, but the wait was an hour and didn't think it was worth the money to pay for the Shaka Pass. Fun place for families.

Anastasia Feschuk

Google

This is getting 5 stars from me. It’s definitely a “tourist trap” but I thought it was awesome. It is free to explore a lot of the grounds, with paid entry to the garden, maze, or train. Ticket prices are reasonable. I loved seeing all the pineapples and being able to try some dole whip!

Lester Dunlap

Google

The Dole plantation was nice place. The train ride was very informative. How the plantation worked the train takes you out into the pineapple field and tell you all about them along with several other things that grow well in the soil in Hawaii. The food was good with fresh pineapple was so good I had never had fresh pineapple whip. Outside the main building, there were a few Khaos there was a man carving wood another one was selling cheaper little gifts then we found this very nice young man selling jewelry. You pick your own oyster he opened it up if you get a pearl, he will turn it into a pendant or earrings or something along those lines and they’re not too pricey.

Jill Hackman

Google

The Plantation Train Tour is very informative. The maze is lots of fun. We used the app but didn't realize there's a map on the maze ticket. I would suggest using both to get through the maze. The map would have been useful to keep track of the stations you found. The ground garden is very pretty. The cats that live on the grounds are cute too. The gift shop is very pricey but the free pineapple tasting demonstration was very tasty. The ticket buying process should be streamlined they had an online option but it didn't work today so we waited in a very long line. Since there isn't a lot to do it didn't seem worth it hence the 4 stars. Not much to do with small children we had a 7 and 8 year old in our group.

JAY

Google

As a tour guide stop, I found this establishment to be quite impressive. I sampled the renowned Dole Whip, which was both refreshing and savory. Additionally, they offer chili-flavored hotdogs and dipped Dole Whip cones. The interior is elegantly designed and features an array of merchandise for purchase. The outdoor area boasts picturesque spots for photography, including a train ride and a maze. While there is an admission fee, I highly recommend visiting this establishment if you have the opportunity.