Dole Plantation, Wahiawa

The part I loved, aside from the naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, fat free Dole Whip, were the locally sourced companies that made up the gift shop. Each vendor sold their own products, creative beautiful pieces and such variety. From hand carved wooden objects, to Hawaiian shirts, and embroidered hot pads, to inexpensive jewelry to fine jewelry. There were so many options. The food was good there. The candy and sweet selection was vast. Great place for shopping local.

We have been there before, I was with former residents and 1st timers. This was our best visit ever. Mike, the security guard saw us discussing trees in came over and took us on a tour showing us the different fauna and a story behind it. He also saw us another time and explained some of the Fruit hanging from certain trees and then we saw him in the parking lot directing traffic. He was friendly nice and welcoming and embodies the Aloha spirit. We will come back and recommend the Dole Plantation many times over because of Mike today.