Don't sleep on this cocoa farm when visiting the island! Mike and Maria are incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what they do. You can tell they truly care about their craft, and it shows in every part of the experience. The cacao is so delicious, fresh, rich, and unlike anything you'll get from big companies. If you're trying to support local and skip the commercial spots, this is exactly the kind of place you want to find. P.S. Try the skin oil! Amazing! read more

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Mike could not have been a more welcoming host. We weren't aware we needed reservations but he still greeted us as we pulled up on a very rainy dam. He gave us a sort of impromptu chocolate tasting, a few beers, and showed us around the property. It was honestly really great and made a otherwise very rainy day much brighter. I would highly recommend visiting. read more

We had such a great experience visiting this family-owned cacao farm! Michael and Maria were incredibly hospitable and genuinely passionate. Not just about the chocolate, but about making sure everyone on the tour felt included and learned something. They walked us through the entire process from tree to finished bar, and it really opened our eyes to the value of Hawaii-grown chocolate and the special craft niche they've created here. You can immediately see the pride their family takes in the farm and the land -- the property itself is beautiful and worth the visit alone. Even on a very rainy day day it was a great time. And the chocolate...so good. After tasting it, you understand why small-batch local chocolate is so different from anything you buy in a store. The tour was completely worth the price. I'd recommend it to anyone visiting the island, and even locals would really enjoy it. Such a cool, authentic experience and one of the highlights of our trip! Can't wait to come back for one of their whiskey & chocolate events. read more

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Went to our 2nd farm to table experience with 21 Degrees Estate and they hit is out of the park again!!! Such an incredible experience. The food was truly outstanding! Also got to meet and love on Princess buttercup!! Such a great family owned family farm!!! Also the chocolate is amazing!! read more

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We had an amazing time with Michael and Maria! It was educational and fun at the same time!

We booked this cacao tour as it looked really interesting and I was down to learn more about the health benefits cacao can provide you. My mistake was that I came to the tour hungry and was expecting much more during the tasting. In my famished mind, I was expecting to gorge on chocolate like Charlie and the Chocolate factory, but instead I nibbled on six samples of chocolate bars and nibs. The tour itself was pretty informative and opened my eyes to the science and history of cacao. We had a fill in tour guide and he was more scientist than tour leader as he lost most of us with his scientific tangents. All good, I was happy at the end when we were able to buy some chocolate bars and feed my stomach with some great sweets read more

21 Degrees Estate - Tasting - Tours Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

21 Degrees Estate produces truly excellent chocolate. The farm is clearly a labor of love, and the quality speaks for itself in every bite. But the tour? Most of the actual learning about chocolate happens right before the tasting, when the owner opens a cacao pod and walks you through how it becomes what we know as a chocolate bar. That moment was by far my favorite, tactile, informative, and genuinely interesting. The rest of the time, which makes up the vast majority of the tour, is spent standing and listening to personal stories and non-chocolate-related operational details. The speaker is kind and clearly passionate, but not a natural storyteller. It felt more like something to get through before tasting the chocolate than something to enjoy. Dark chocolate dominates the tasting, which some kids might not love. Milk chocolate is available in the shop but it is not part of the tasting, a small detail worth knowing if you're visiting with family. Bottom line: the chocolate is absolutely worth trying. Stop in, grab a few bars, and support a farm doing thoughtful, high quality work. But knowing what we know now, we would skip the tour. read more

21 Degrees Estate - Cacao pod - Tours Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

We found this place on social media, and it was da best! Michael and Maria gave a personal touch to their cacao farm, providing excellent knowledge and tidbits of information. They really embraced the new experience and discussed the learning curve for their project. The beehives were interesting, and the backdrop of the Ko'olaus made it a surreal experience. Honey and chocolate on Oahu...who knew? These are somewhat newer agricultural additions to Oahu, and it was nice to see a new resource become available. I definitely learned a lot and would recommend it to those who want to learn more about Oahu, agriculture, chocolate, honey, and how having a dream and making it work takes hard work! read more

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Overpriced for what you get...Not at all worth it...not really a tour. You walk less than 100 feet to see boxes where they have their bees and you hear a bit about bees. You walk less than 100 feet across the path to the cacao trees and hear a super long dissertation about them and see the pods. Then back to starting point to sample small bits of the cacao and chocolate, and a taste of honey. They sell the chocolate bars for $11 and see Popsicles for $6...all of this at someone's house/property...quite an expensive Uber/Lyft from Waikiki...around 40 minutes drive....find one of the actual chocolate factories to tour. read more

11/10, so fun! The people were amazing. Michael and Maria, the owners of the farm, gave us the tour and were the best. So knowledgeable, and it's so much more than just chocolate you learn about beekeeping, ginger, goats, tea, and so much more. Thanks for having us, highly recommend! read more

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Wonderful time volunteering today. Wonderful potluck. Wonderful chocolate. Simply wonderful. read more

If you're looking for an authentic, one-of-a-kind experience in Oahu, look no further. 21 Degrees Estate is so much more than a cacao farm tour--it's a deep dive into the heart (and flavor!) of chocolate, honey, and Hawaiian hospitality. We took the cacao farm tour, and the owner Mike personally guided us around the estate. He didn't just stick to cacao--he even showed us their bees, explained in detail how honey is harvested, and then walked us through how cacao is grown and harvested. I loved how hands-on and educational it was without ever feeling rushed. You can tell he's deeply passionate about what he does. The tasting itself was such a delight!! We sampled a variety of chocolates, each with its own unique notes, and Mike explained the process behind each step of making chocolate--from bean to bar. It really makes you appreciate every bite. As if that wasn't enough, he also handed out complimentary face oils made by his wife. I've been using mine at night and my skin has never looked smoother. Such a thoughtful and sweet touch to the experience! The whole experience felt authentic, personal, and special--worlds away from the cookie-cutter tours you sometimes find on the island. Gorgeous setting, passionate hosts, and of course, incredible chocolate. read more

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A Must‑Do Experience at 21 Degrees Estate Our visit to 21 Degrees Estate was one of the absolute highlights of our time on Oahu. We loved every bit of the tour--honestly, even the rain added to the charm. Michael and Maria are phenomenal hosts: warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Their love for the land and for true, craft chocolate shines through every moment. The only "downside"? They've completely ruined regular chocolate for us. After tasting the real thing--grown, harvested, and crafted with such care--there's just no going back to the processed stuff we get at home. Consider yourself warned. If you're looking for an authentic, memorable, and delicious experience, 21 Degrees Estate is a must. We'd go back in a heartbeat! read more

My wife loves chocolate, so we decided to check out the Cacao farm tour on the North Shore. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the owner Maria, and her beautiful pup Koda. Maria and Michael were fun and engaging with our tour group, they have done an incredible job with maintaining and growing their Cacao farm over the past decade. They gave us a tour of the farm, including the very cool beekeeping areas, and showed us the end-to-end process of how the cacao beans become chocolate. We lucked out with some great weather, as there had been some heavy storms over the past few weeks. At the end of the tour, we were able to sample different variations of their chocolates, all in all it was very informative and a fun experience! Best, Charlie read more

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I had a fantastic time learning about cacao from Maria and Michael, co-owners, of this farm. They were both full of knowledge and very engaging. Be ready for Michael's "dad jokes", they may be the best part of the show!! I was here on a tour with my friend from high school and her husband and kids. We were both born and raised here but relocated after college to the mainland. However, like a lot of kama'aina do, we come back to visit family for the holidays. . Getting here may feel a little questionable, even with their personalized directions. You drive a bit into the mouth of Waihe'e Valley from Kamehameha Highway. There's not a lot of signage or obviously displayed addresses along the winding road. If you're a tourist, you might want to practice reading Hawaiian street signs. I was born and raised here, i can read them, I can imagine many rental cars stopping at all the signs going, WTF?!?! When you find the entrance to the property, continue up the dirt road, past the small huts & shacks to the dirt parking area. Once parked, you stroll back down to the hut where they'll roll call and share their knowledge. There's a short walking part of the tour that takes you into the cacao grove and to the lower be hive. Along the way you will find many, many, many "canoe crop" fruits and plants like breadfruit, mountain apple, lychee and many more! This all comes to a glorious end with the chocolate and honey tasting. If you're counting calories, don't worry, they told me single origin chocolate is healthy, eat up!!! Don't worry, there's a little shack with chocolate, honey and merch for purchase so you can spread the aloha from 21 Degrees Estates. read more

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If you're on Oahu and want an unforgettable, truly local experience, 21 Degrees Estate is a must-visit! From the moment we drove up the lush, green hillside, we knew we'd found a hidden gem. The hosts are warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do--sharing the fascinating journey of cacao from tree to chocolate bar. The farm tour is a perfect balance of education and fun. You stroll through a gorgeous orchard learning about sustainable farming, see cacao pods growing right on the trees, and even meet some adorable goats that happily greet you. The views alone are worth the trip, rolling hills, tropical greenery, and that soft Hawaiian breeze. And then there's the chocolate... Oh my goodness. And the chocolate popsicles!! Each tasting was a revelation, rich, complex, and made right there on the farm. You can taste the love, care, and craftsmanship in every bite. It's easily some of the best chocolate I've ever had, anywhere in the world. This is not a tourist trap; it's an authentic, intimate, and uplifting experience run by people who truly care about their land, their product, and their guests. Highly recommend booking in advance, you won't regret it! read more

21 Degrees Estate - chocolate samples - Tours Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Visiting 21 degrees was a highlights of our trip. The farm is beautiful and we learned so much. Mike and Maria are great hosts is it's always special when you have the owners telling their own story. I didn't realize just how special Hawaiian cocoa is but when you taste the chocolate you really get it. Our time there flew by and we could have stayed for hours more. We didn't time the trip to help with harvest or to participate in one of their special dinners or events but we will definitely be back and try to participate in everything they have to offer. read more

Best farm experience ever!! Were a little hesitant at first due to the price but worth every penny. read more

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how this place has a 5-star rating is confusing. the only positives: goats were cute, scenery is beautiful, husky was cute (but looked miserable) everything else was a horrible experience. the owner speaks with the passion of an old-school, used car salesman the "farm tour" is more a driveway tour. we walked down and back up the driveway he yapped for 1 hour about the bees, but he's not an expert on the subject. in the end, he tells us the bees don't pollinate the cocoa. HE SPENT AN HOUR YAPPING ABOUT BEES ON A CACAO TOUR AND THE BEES HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CACAO we paid $24 for our 3 year old. for $24, she did not receive samples. we shared our scant samples with her. what kind of greedy establishment charges a 3 year old $24 for a 3-hour lecture on honeybees and cocoa and no samples? $70 per adult and the total amount of chocolate scraps they give as samples is equivalent to a fun-sized hersheys. during sampling, we passed down the sample trays for the people in the back. they were short a tray so our party asked for one more tray. his immediate response was, "oh, you want to buy an extra tray?" no michael, we already paid for the scraps you're serving everyone. we just want our share of scraps. if i remember correctly, 2 of the 5 pieces of chocolate scraps are NOT chocolates they produce. he literally read the characteristics of those chocolates off the label - like an amateur. this tour was a complete waste of time and money read more

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This was an AMAZING Tour, from the baby goats, to walking around the property. The chocolate tasting was delicious!! And don't forget to buy all the things at the little store before you leave! read more

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For our first official family trip to Oahu, I wanted to make sure we spent some time away from Waikiki and immersed ourselves more in some of Hawaii's agriculture. This was a highlight of our trip! Maria and Michael were both informative and encouraging of questions regarding Hawaiian agriculture, bees, and of course, cacao. The 2.5 hour tour consisted of exploring the farm, learning about native and invasive plants, and cacao growing and tasting. It was a wonderful experience and we definitely learned a surprising amount! The chocolate here was great and by far 4 &6 seemed to be a crowd favorite. We bought a couple bars and a bag of nibs. We also recommend the chocolate pop bar. These are available to order online. Koda, their 3-year-old mascot, and their two goats were great company and kept catching my attention! I look forward to seeing their chocolate at some future competitions and highly recommend this to those that want a more enriching experience of Oahu. Restrooms- One outhouse near parking. Feel free to use whenever during the tour. read more

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Had an awesome experience this past week. It was my second time coming. Happy to support small buisnesses. Michael and Maria were great with my three kiddos and were so knowledgeable and friendly. My kids loved the bees, goats, snacks of avocados too plus the chocolate. It was SO delicious! Thanks! Will be back next time we are on the island. read more

Booking was easy, location has parking, and the tour was informative, conversational, and wonderful. Michael was our tour guide and he was great! read more

My 10-year Navy veteran granddaughter is stationed here on Oahu and I am here visiting from Las Vegas. I surprised her with the most amazing tour of all Hawaii. She couldn't stop talking about it. It made me smile as I watched as she told her fiancé in detail all about it. She even shared that they were going to be volunteers during their "Fall Harvest". Hawaii cacao is the rarest cacao origin in the world. If you have the slightest interest in agriculture...this is a must do tour. read more

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We enjoyed the tour a lot with access to chocolate trees with cocoa fruit growing all over the farm. Learned a few other common plants grown in the region. Chocolate samples were delicious including thier award winning one. read more

BEAUTIFUL It's located in the heart of Kahaluu A great place for the community to get together .. read more

Visited 21° Estates for the tour last year and it was excellent. I've told family and friends it is a must. Michael and Maria are very welcoming, we learned a lot and enjoyed it fully. We returned for their Farm to Table dinner event and were glad we did. It was very special and a lovely night with local items prepared and explained by Chef while a lovely musician played in the background. This dinner was a real treat. Next we want to plan to return for goat yoga or any volunteer day. read more

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As far as Oahu must do's, this is top of my list!! Our family had an amazing time at 21 Degrees, and learned so much about cacao production and the nuances of flavor with the single origin chocolates. The owners do a fantastic job walking you through each stage of the cacao plant from seed to chocolate, as well as teaching about a lot of other Hawaiian vegetation and superfoods, and of course the bees and honey! Also, The farm is unbelievably gorgeous! I highly suggest checking this place out if you're visiting (or live on) Oahu, you will not be disappointed! read more

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This tour is awesome! The host Michael is very knowledgeable and entertaining! Got to know a lot about cocoa that we never knew. We got to taste their award-winning dark chocolate - it was fantastic! Overall, 2.5hrs very well-spent! Highly recommend for any age. read more

Nice detour to the North side of the island away from Waikiki. The property was expansive and beautiful. The tour was just okay: we did not get to really try as many food items as we expected, it was just a lot of listening to this one guy talking. So much talking and so much stopping instead of eating foods or exploring or doing fun activities. It wasn't worth the drive and time for me. Not the best execution of a farm tour: not interactive, lacked any fun activities to do and the pitch for local volunteers to help was unprofessional in my opinion. I don't recommend this place for a tour unless you're an absolute cacao farming nerd or enthusiast. read more

This was one of the highlights on our trip to Hawai'i! The owners were just wonderful people and you can tell they have a passion for what they do and for sharing this with others. They gave us a very detailed history of the farm and how to grow and harvest cacao, which was really interesting. We then got to try a fresh cacao bean and we never knew that the pulp that surrounds the bean was so delicious! It has an amazing tropical fruit flavor and I wish that it was able to be made into more things as that was a lovely flavor. We then got to try a flight of their chocolate (roasted and made only a few miles away) and it was the best chocolate we've ever had! It was so delicious and it was worth it to come to the tour just to sample their products. We had such a great time here and we would 100% return for another tour! read more

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A must do!! We signed up for a tour last minute after we got off the NCL Pride of America cruise because we had time to spare before our flight. So glad we made this choice!! The property is beautiful. The owners are so kind and knowledgeable. It was really neat to see the farm to finished product, get to taste the different types of chocolate, even the raw cacao beans. We also love the addition of learning about their wonderful little honey harvesting adventure (which is delicious by the way!) We went with 2 younger kids (8&3), they were on the verge of bored - not the type of chocolate tour they were expecting lol - but they still enjoyed parts of it. This wouldn't be my first choice to do with young kids, but of course it depends on the child, though I'm really glad we went anyways!! read more

We made this one of our stops while visiting Oahu and we are so glad we did. We learned so much and had such an enjoyable time doing so. Micheal and Maria are super friendly and welcoming, we would definitely recommend this! read more

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When you arrive on 21 Degree Estate, Mike and Maria will take you on a journey through the most unique cacao and farm tour. If you think you've been on a chocolate tour before, think again! I learned so much about local agriculture, managing a "small" farm, and cultivating / growing a fine chocolate company. They clearly love what they do, and it was so fun to spend an afternoon learning from them. My favorite part was, of course, the chocolate and honey tasting. As an avid dark chocolate fan, I was fascinated by the different flavor profiles just based on the time of harvest! It was easily some of the best chocolate I've ever tasted, and I loved the full circle component of seeing the journey from plant to bar. Highly recommend! read more

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Maria and Michael were fantastic, as were Coda and the lady goats. The crew did a fantastic job of explaining the history of the farm and how it came to be. They also shared the joy of the fruits of the farm and how it's anchored in being good stewards of the land and respecting Hawaiian culture. Needless to say, learning more about Ulu, Turmeric, Honey, and Cacao was a joy. Enjoying proper quality chocolate, while standing were it's being gown is amazing and is a big reason why my taste buds were opening to single estate micro-lot Hawaiian chocolate. Also being able to bring these goodies home to share with others makes the food pusher in me very happy. Would recommend the experience to anyone! read more

MICHAEL, the owner was super knowledgeable, hospitable, engaging and fun throughout our 2-hour tour. It was the best tour ever and he did an awesome job involving guests and their backgrounds. The farm tour setting was magnificent (and so much "jungle management" to bring the dream to fruition).... our first-ever cacao farm experience. The sampling was a wonderful marriage of education and tasting experience. Bonus were surprise truffle samples & chocolate/fruit popsicles. His honey and chocolates are outstanding!! We will definitely return for the whiskey tasting-pairing! Mahalo and aloha! read more

21 Degrees Estate - 21Degrees Estate Tour -- Dan & Melissa, Napa Valley CA - Tours Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Maria and Michael have a lovely cacao farm; they were incredibly kind and gracious and I learned a lot about chocolate and got to experience fresh cacao! They also have the most adorable miniature goats and Alaskan malamute. I think the thing I appreciated most though was the sense of commitment to service I got from them. They are dedicated to learning and teaching others about quality and creating amazing food. I love that they created this farm with a vision of its place within Hawaii and shaping a future they want. read more

This was a fantastic experience in a beautiful setting with wonderful proprietors. We learned a lot, had some good laughs, and enjoyed the beautiful complexity of cacao, chocolate and honey. I would definitely recommend this as a must do on O'ahu. read more

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We had a wonderful experience doing the chocolate tour and tasting experience. Our friends booked this tour and we decided to tag along and we are surprisingly amazed and enjoyed the tour. We are so glad we went. The hosts are husband and wife (Maria and Michael) who owns the 10 acres farm with 800 trees and 650 of its are Cacao trees. They are welcoming, kind and have excellent knowledge of creating a sustainable cacao and bee farming. The tour was fun and engaging and you will not even notice 2 1/2 hours gone by. We highly recommend this tour. read more

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Learned so much from Natty! Definitely recommend this chocolate tour. We got to try cacao raw (crazy what it tastes like but I won't spoil it for you, it's goooood.) Also got some honey to try as well. I only wish we got larger pieces of chocolate to taste, cuz well chocolate!!! read more

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