I pulled into the Haleiwa Farmers' market in Waimea Valley on a whim. Not yet wanting to return…read morehome, I was driving along when I saw a sign advertising it and it happened to be in full swing. Occurs Thursdays from 2-6pm. Parking was tight (but free!) and I found a spot after a few minutes before making my way into a covered common area. There were many vendors packed into a small space of the Pikake Pavilion making it somewhat difficult to navigate but forced me to slow down and take it all in. There were may food vendors, some crafts, and local produce available to peruse. The variety was nice and the prices reasonable. Everyone was very friendly and I had a great time shopping. My husband and I bought some honey and a number of apple bananas. There is a small seating area where you can enjoy your bounty or simply relax. We walked around the grounds and were entranced by a pair of peacocks hanging out in some very high branches. Due to recent rains, there was a swollen river to sit down by and watch the clouds roll by from under a fantastically large and beautiful tree. Wish I had been able to check into this location with time to tour the rest of the grounds.

Saw this Farmers Market advertised for only Thursday 2-6p only so we made sure to pass by. I…read morethought it would actually be a Farmer's Market with fresh meats, veggies and fish but it was more a small market of goods, food vendors and a small veggie stand. There were some good eats here. Prices are average. My fave was the slushy honey pineapple drink in a coconut shell for $10. Don't pass this up. Good thing their was no entrance fee. There is limited parking. This was held at the 'Waimea Visitors Center'. Just don't expect an actual farmers Market...[113/100]

Food was great service amazing and ambience is great. It was a fun day exploring and found this had…read morea wonderful day

#126 of 2017 Small…read moremarket with mostly craft vendors. The day I came the Pipeline Masters Surfing Championship was also happening so not sure if that would have an effect on vendor attendance. On this particular day however, there were about 15 vendors. I was looking for food and that's all I cared about. One vendor specialized in coffee but I still had a cup in my hand. And one other vendor was serving food cooking it on the spot. Talk about cook to order. One other vendor was dishing out plate lunches. Didn't see anything I liked there. Another vendor specialized in teas like lemon ginger turmeric which I really liked. Didn't notice the other vendors. It's a small quaint market. If you happen to be in the area you may want to check it out. Refill on some of the supplies you may need. People were polite, friendly and nice. You can park inside the location, Sunset Elementary School. Good thing too because cops were giving tickets to everyone parked on the street.

It's a beautiful family-run business! The guides are knowledgeable and the atmosphere is welcoming!read more

Absolutely amazing family-owned business! The staff was incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful…read morewhile helping my mom find the perfect plumerias. You can truly see the amount of care, love, and dedication they put into this beautiful little farm, and it makes the experience that much more special. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for unique and beautiful plumerias! And even if you're not necessarily looking to buy, but just want to stroll around, enjoy the gorgeous flowers, and learn more about the different varieties of plumerias, this is definitely the place to go. Such a wonderful hidden gem with beautiful flowers and genuinely kind people. We absolutely loved our visit!

Absolutely amazing experience Everything is so nice just…read morelike a farm It smells so fresh

This local owned farm was very enchanting and offered our family a true taste of the natural fruits…read moreof the land. The owners were so gracious and kind to us. We enjoyed their sweet guava, sugar cane bites, and pomelo fruit. To drink she made us a dragon fruit smoothie which was the best I have truly ever had. It was so vibrant in color with all natural ingredients. Their farm is also a great place to take family photos in a garden blossoming with flowers and greenery. I admired the peacefulness and felt very welcomed by the workers here. It is a very unique getaway from the tourist crowds.

What a fun chocolate tour located on the North Shore. I actually had never heard of this local…read morecacao farm, but my husband found it as an activity to do when his parents were visiting from the mainland. You can sign up online for the tour, which includes seeing the cacao trees, and how they grow the different types of cacao, harvest it, process it, and turn it into a local chocolate for Manoa chocolate company. It's actually very fascinating, but quite a long process, which is why most chocolate companies don't make their chocolate from scratch. At the end of the tour, you have a chance to sample some of their finished Manoa chocolate products, such a treat!

As we drove up to this property the road looked a little sketchy. You need a code to get into the…read moregate. We kept driving and driving up the road and seen some beautiful views of the island. As we walked up to the Cacao farm we were greeted by a young lady with a beautiful smile. I think her name was Katey. She was very informative and made our tour unforgettable. At the end we got to try different types of chocolate, they also had a tea we got to taste. It was fun and very informative. I recommend trying this place out. We had a wonderful time. So if you get to visit the Island and looking for something different to do. Go check it out!

Ending 2021 with a review of this AWESOME company! I can't say enough about the great service Laie…read moreVanilla Company (LVC) gave me. I ordered vanilla beans and a vanilla kit at the end of November. A day later I wanted to order a few more kits, so contacted LVC and owner, Saili, let me know that I could pay for them and they would include them in the original order. I received a notification that my original order was mailed out (the first order was the only one noted). I'm not sure why, but the postal person did not deliver them (it was storming on delivery day, unsure if he felt it was too wet to leave for me). I received a notification that it was returned to the post office and I immediately rescheduled delivery. It was labeled as such on the tracking that it was supposed to be redelivered. The redelivery date came and went. Since I was using these for Christmas gifts, I reached out to LVC just to make sure both of my orders were included in the same box since the tracking info only listed the first order products. I thought that maybe if not everything was in there, I could have LVC mail the second order in an effort to get some gifts on time. Saili let me know everything was in the box. Saili also tried to call the post office but they did not answer (thank you Saili for trying!). Just before Christmas I got an email that my delivery was received. I was so excited thinking my box was dropped off. To my surprise, the box was delivered back to LVC! I contacted Saili and asked what my options were. Unfortunately the holidays are so busy I could not make it out to Laie to pick up and that's when the most unexpected thing happened. Saili offered to drop it off at my house. Aloha spirit alive and well! Thank you again Laie Vanilla and Saili! I see other reviews noting a vanilla tour - would love to do this one day. Can't wait to get my vanilla beans marinating! Support local!

I can't say enough great things about the tour at Laie Vanilla Company. You get to spend the…read moreafternoon with the owner as he walks you through the process of growing, hand pollinating and processing the beans. He really great guy, loved hearing his stories. I learned so many things, and found it all very interesting! The farm itself is beautiful and enjoyable to walk through and take pictures. The plants grow in shade so it's shady but it is a bit humid but not uncomfortable. At the end of the tour we were given cutting to grow our own vanilla bean vine, and were taught how to care for the plant. Honestly, a great way to spend your afternoon!! Grabbed a vanilla extract kit they sell down the road, a perfect way to remember this beautiful day!! Highly highly recommend it!!

Don't sleep on the banana lumpia. It's seriously one of the best things I've had on the island…read more Lovely service, nice people. Stopped on a tour and it was a great spot!

This is a small farmers market with 5 shacks currently. Each shack is slightly different but also…read moresimilar. They sell cut fruit, coconuts, raw fruit and baked goods. One shack (Ricky's Brand) sells corn, and there is a shave ice shack. This morning I tried spicy star fruit from Virgil's Fsrm and fried banana from Ricky's Brand. I wanted some corn, but they were in the process of harvesting. Yummy fresh food on the side of Kamehameha Hwy in North Shore is a cute place to grab snacks along the way to and from N.S. BTW I made up the name Aloha North Shore since I didn't see an obvious sign.

World famous delightful Tonga O'Tai drink and refreshing fresh cut fruits served with a friendly…read morewarm smile and island music.

We were craving fried bananas, even though they weren't on the menu. They literally went to the…read morestore to buy the ingredients just to make them fresh for us. Hands down the best service I've ever received -- so kind, generous, and welcoming. If you're in the area, you have to try this place. We'll definitely be back!