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    Dole Plantation

    3.6 (3.8k reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Julie H.

    LOVE the dole whip here! Love the self ordering kiosk and all the cute Sanrio merch!!! Super cute but super expensive. Dole plantation is a great place to stop and visit. You can take photos, walk around the site, window shop, and there's activities to do but I find it not worth the money. The dole whip though is worth the money!

    Nick P.

    Seems like someplace you just have to stop at. I had to get a Dole Whip with Fresh Pineapple and Chocolate. It was as good as I hoped. I also picked up a bunch of candy to bring back home and share with the family. I guess this is the only place to get most, if not all of the candy they sell.

    Dole Whip with fresh pineapple.
    Michael W.

    I've been here twice in my life and while it's gorgeous with sprawling grounds, this place can get hectic. They have it all. Pineapple plants, train rides, Dole Whip, and the kind of souvenir gift shop that can punish your credit card if you don't practice discipline. They also had some cats running around that the groundskeepers feed. It's great to see but if your time is limited on Oahu, I can think of other tourist things you can do instead.

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    Tabitha C.

    I had zero expectations for this place and it was one of my favorite places on my trip. The store is super cute with trinkets and snacks. I also loved the Dole Whip! Ordering one and other food items is easy on a kiosk. We also experienced the maze and the garden which came with an additional cost. Parking was free. It's definitely worth visiting!

    Shauna P.

    Dole Plantation is definitely a tourist stop, but honestly, it was worth a quick visit. The pineapple fields and gardens were nice to walk around, and of course, the Dole Whip was the real star of the show. The gift shop is huge and has just about every pineapple-themed thing you could possibly imagine. We skipped spending a ton of time on the attractions and just enjoyed walking around, grabbing our pineapple fix, and taking it all in. Would I drive across Oʻahu just to go? Probably not. But if you're heading toward the North Shore, it's an easy stop and worth checking out once.

    Jonica K.

    Came here to try the original famous Dole Whip! The plantation also has a large gift shop with plenty of cute souvenirs to browse, making it a fun stop even beyond the dessert. // Dole Whip (with Fresh Pineapple) The Dole Whip here had a noticeably lighter, airier texture than other Dole Whips I've tried. It was truly whipped, whereas most others have a more frozen yogurt-like consistency. The fresh pineapple was sweet and juicy, and I'd definitely recommend adding it for the extra freshness and texture. My only minor complaint is that they seem to pre-swirl many of the Dole Whips because of the high demand. By the time we received ours, it had already started melting a bit, so it wasn't quite as fresh as I was hoping. Overall, I'd definitely recommend stopping by! I picked up some passion fruit gummy bears and a few adorable pineapple plantation-exclusive Sanrio reusable bags as gifts. They also offer the Pineapple Express train ride and a garden tour if you're looking to spend more time there, though both require tickets.

    Gift shop entry
    Eric B.

    This a fun and unique experience in Hawaii, and it's a 30- or 40-minute drive or so from Waikiki. We booked a tour/shuttle service to avoid getting a rental car. When you arrive, you will see the large gift shop right in front which features a huge variety of snacks, souvenirs, etc. They also have a variety of sweet and savory food items (including hot dishes) for sale including the famous Dole Whip that you might've enjoyed in the past at a Disney park. There is also a demonstration inside the gift shop where they demonstrate how to cut a pineapple at certain times during the day. There are three ticketed attractions here - the train tour, the garden, and the maze. We did the former two and skipped the latter. There are two small ticket booths behind the gift shop where you will likely wait in line to buy tickets should you wish to experience the ticketed attractions. The train tour was actually fairly fun and educational with a taped narration that lasted about 20 minutes. It takes you throughout the whole plantation and teaches you much of the history. The garden is a fairly short walk through a garden with various different species of local plants you can learn about. This was overall a fairly fun experience, but it does feel like a bit of a tourist trap as essentially you must pay for everything unless you just want to walk through the gift shop and not buy anything.

    Jasmine G.

    I woke up craving a Dole Whip today so a Dole Whip I shall have! Free will is an amazing thing. I love that this place is a short drive away from home. One of my favorite reasons of living in Wahiawa! I also love the little morenita Hello Kitty key chains! I always buy one and end up giving it away so I go back and get another one for myself. I also tried the banana glaze cashew for the first time and it was delicious! It's always a fun time visiting this plantation. It still feels like I'm on vacation mode every time I go.

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    Francine L.

    While visiting the island of Oahu I stumbled upon the Dole Plantation again. It is one of the best places to come if you love pineapples and everything pineapple-flavored. This Dole place is literally a huge store filled with gifts to buy for people and to let them experience the pineapple life. You can even ship real pineapples! This is my second time here but overall I still had a fun experience.

    Dole Whip
    Pauline T.

    The Dole Plantation remains one of those classic, nostalgic spots I never get tired of. Yes, it gets packed with tour buses, but if you time it right, it is always worth the stop! My absolute go-to move is driving up to historic Wahiawa town just to grab a cup of fresh Pineapple Dole Whip. Pro tip: you have to get it topped with the real, fresh pineapple chunks. It takes the whole treat to the next level and completely hits the spot, especially on a hot day. Aside from the treats, the plantation grounds are beautiful, well-maintained, and filled with great history. It's the perfect pit stop to stretch your legs, stretch your sweet tooth, and soak in some old-school Hawaii charm on your way up to the North Shore. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a resident looking for a classic weekend cruise, you can't skip it!

    Self-serve.
    Joyce W.

    Be a pineapple: Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside. Visiting Dole Plantation was honestly a strange mix of fun, beauty, history, and a little bit of emotional whiplash. Which, to be fair, is probably the most historically accurate way to experience a place with the word "plantation" in the name. On one hand, it's genuinely beautiful. The grounds are lush, the air smells incredible, and the pineapple everything is incredibly delicious. The Dole Whip absolutely lived up to the hype, and the gardens, train ride, and giant maze had this cheerful old Hawai'i roadside attraction energy that felt charming instead of overly polished. It was wholesome. I even saw a few adorable cats being fed by the workers. There is also this underlying awareness the entire time where your brain quietly goes, "...wait." Why? Because plantations are not cute historically. The word itself carries a lot of weight tied to colonization, labor exploitation, and the reshaping of Hawai'i for corporate agriculture and tourism. So walking through a place that's simultaneously serving pineapple soft serve while existing within that history creates a peculiar emotional duality that's hard to ignore. Honestly, I appreciated that feeling. Not because the history is good, because it absolutely isn't, but because places should make us think a little. Hawai'i is stunning but it's also layered and complicated and visiting somewhere like this becomes more meaningful when you acknowledge both the beauty and the discomfort instead of pretending one cancels out the other. The experience ended up feeling less like, "Yay pineapples!" and more like a reminder that travel is best when you let yourself enjoy the present while still respecting the history underneath it. Note: I totally destroyed a Dole Whip because personal growth, historical awareness, and pineapple soft serve with fresh pineapple can intertwine, okay?

    Sasha K.

    This is one of those stops that feels very "touristy Hawaii," but still worth doing at least once. The train ride was actually my favourite part because it gives you a nice easy way to see everything without overthinking it. The gardens are pleasant, but I do wish there was more fruit trees. The maze is massive. Like genuinely massive. It's fun at first but if you don't have patience, it quickly turns into frustration and I ended up bailing halfway through. The food overall was not great, but the Dole whip absolutely delivers and is worth the stop on its own. I also liked the small educational part about how pineapples can be decoratively cut and prepared because it gives the whole place a bit more meaning beyond just snacks and souvenirs.

    Dole whip cup with fresh pineapple
    Kevin S.

    If you're visiting Oahu for the first time, this is a must-stop destination! Whether you're a pineapple lover or just looking for a fun and relaxing experience, there's something here for everyone. The property is beautifully maintained, with gorgeous gardens to stroll through and plenty of opportunities to learn about Hawaii's famous pineapple industry. The pineapple plantation tour is informative and enjoyable, and the maze is a big hit with kids and families. I also loved that the marketplace features local artwork and products from local businesses, making it a great place to pick up unique souvenirs and support the community. There are plenty of tasty pineapple-themed treats, snacks, and lunch options to enjoy while you're there. It's the perfect quick stop while driving through the countryside--beautiful, family-friendly, and full of local charm. Definitely worth adding to your Oahu itinerary!

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    Ask the Community - Dole Plantation

    Is the maze open today?

    Typically open daily. You can always call to ensure

    Can you purchase pineapples to take home at the Dole Plantation?

    Yes, I believe you can. I saw the option to purchase fresh pineapples in boxes to mail home. In the quantities of 2 pineapples for $56 or 7 pineapples for $88, shipping included using "UPS 2nd Day Air for delivery two days after the ship date".… 

    Can we take the city bus to the dole plantation and is it safe?

    Yes to both

    Do they have mangos?

    Only on trees

    Hours of operation?

    9:30am-5:30pm Mon-Sun

    How is the parking situation? Do we have pay for parking?

    Parking is free and they have a large lot there for you to park in.

    Do they sell the Maui Gold pineapples (fresh) to take home on the plane?

    Yes we just bought a case

    Do I need to make a reservation for train ride? I tried online reservation but it is not available?

    Hi, We just came back from Dole a couple weeks ago and at that time you show up, buy your ticket,… 

    Can small dogs come in?

    I asked via email and was told no unless service animal

    Does this plantation use pesticides?

    There are multiple varieties of pineapples there and they are not all organic, so more than likely yes.

    How long do you think the maze would take for an 8 year old and 12 year old?

    About 30min to an hour. The maze isn't hard. It's the stations that you are supposed to mark off on your map through out the maze.

    Do we need to pay to enter?

    Not to enter the gift shop/food area but if you want to go on the train ride to see the plantation process then yes. Sorry I forgot how much they charged. They have little pineapple plants in the free area though.

    Had the Dole Whip in Disneyland many times. Is it better/fresher here or is it not worth standing in line if you've had it before?

    In my opinion it tastes the same as Disneyland. So its up to you if you want to wait in line for it or not.

    How long do we need there if we want to see the maze, train, etc. Do the tour groups stop here long enough to see the whole thing?

    We chose to do only the train, garden and gift shop. All together we spent about 3 hours. The maze can be up to two hours long, depending upon how fast or slow you want to go. We came by our car, so I have no clue if tour buses stop long enough to… 

    How far from Waikiki? Can you Uber here?

    You probably can. It's just going to be very expensive due to the remoteness of the area. Goodluck getting back to Waikiki too, if starting from here.

    Do we need to make advance reservation for the train ride?

    No.

    Do they sell white pineapple?

    If you are talking about sugarloaf pineapples you can only get those in Kauai.

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    Stopped here during a tour of Hawaii and glad we had time to grab some Dole whip as it was DELICIOUS!

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