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Top 9 Farms in Kauai, Hawaii (HI)
Relaxing and pristine Kauai (the Garden Island) is the least commercially developed of the Hawaiian islands. Waterfalls, scenic drives and more than 60 beaches dot the landscape. Some beaches have great snorkeling, others offer child-friendly tidal pools and some are perfect for all kinds of water sports. Dry-land activities include hiking the Kalalau Trail on the Na Pali coastline, taking a day trip to Waimea Canyon and experiencing life on a sugar plantation at Grove Farm Homestead Museum.
Restaurants in Kauai
1. Lydgate Farms Kauai Chocolate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,440 reviews
Safe, fun, and open for Locals and Visitors! Lydgate Farms is run by our fifth generation Kaua’i family. We grow high-quality cacao to make the finest craft chocolate. We also grow award-winning vanilla and honey. Our 46-acre farm sits above the town of Kapa’a, between Sleeping Giant and Mt. Wai’ale’ale. Lydgate Farms is in an ahupua’a (land division) named Olohena, known for its rolling hills and the numerous springs and rivers that make this valley fertile for growing. Often called the Garden Island, Kaua’i is the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands and, as a result, has the most developed soils and fertile growing conditions. In addition to our specialty crops, you’ll find a wide variety of botanicals around our farm that influence the taste of our honey and chocolate. Visit us in Wailua for an interactive farm tour and chocolate tasting.
Reviewed By MorganR1271
What an amazing experience. Before I go too into details, I can say with 100% certainty that I recommend this tour for one specific reason, Alex. She was absolutely amazing! She was fun, knowledgeable, kept us on our toes and interested the whole three hours, and most importantly she was PASSIONATE about the place. Things to bring: water bottle, bug spray (they have plenty there for you to use too! But if you’re like me, the mosquitoes find you specifically alluring and will destroy you any chance they can), rain jacket (it’s Kauai, you should have brought one already lol – although they have umbrellas to borrow if you absolutely need one), I recommend solid shoes too because you’re not necessarily walking far but it’s downhill and a bit slippery at one point. The tour starts off at the top with all their wonderful goodies on display. Alex will go over the history of the farm with you, everything they’ve grown from bamboo, to vanilla beans, to chocolate, etc. when the tour starts she’ll walk to see some of the cacao trees right away and tell you all about how long it takes to grow the trees, to grow the fruit, to test the fruit to see when it’s ready, etc. She’ll then take you down the path and tell you all about the different species of plants and other really cool fruits and things they’re growing (they have black bamboo, papyrus, they are growing peppercorn and vanilla, HONEY!, etc). You next get to taste some local exotic fruit which was super fun! As someone who lives on Oahu and has for 5 years I was super familiar with most of the fruits, but she even surprised me with a few! You end the tour getting back to the cacao trees, being part of the 1% who have tasted the raw cacao and then taste testing a BUNCH of chocolate! She’ll give you not only chocolate from Lydgate farms, but chocolates from all over the world and it’s amazing to taste all the different flavors in the same % chocolate bards (like I think we had 2 kinds of 70% dark and they all were so different, one was sweet, one was bitter). You learn how they make the chocolate and the whole process to getting you the chocolate bar in your hands. We had so much fun and our group, after 3 hours, really became a fun friendly group that we were all sad to have leave when it ended. I cannot recommend this tour enough, it was a blast and I’d do it again in a heart beat!
2. Hawaiian Organic Noni Farm
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5.0 based on 85 reviews
Call for FREE TOUR. Discover Noni, an ancient Polynesian medicinal food. Our tours are on Monday,Wednesday,and Friday at 10 am.Come visit us at the Kaakaaniu Plantation for a personal tour of our thirty seven acre Hawaiian Organic Noni Farm. We are a certified organic family farm with over thirty years of experience at growing Noni through organic practices. We enjoy sharing our knowledge of Noni and organic farming methods.You will see: an ancient valley and orchards stretching all the way to the Pacific ocean.During your tour:- Discover the traditional uses of Noni and published research on this fruit.- Educate yourself about organic farming practices learn how we cultivate Noni for maximum potency.- Learn how our unique drying process makes this extraordinary fruit in to a whole raw food.- Taste a super fruit which will awaken your immune system, relieve pain, and supports your path toward wellness.- Enjoy free samples of our Noni Fruit Leather and Noni lotions. We will offer these during the tour as well!Tours are by Reservation only. Please call for more information or to book your guided tour.
Reviewed By Jharri01 - Jackson, United States
Visited the farm with my husband and 18/22 year old daughters. I love gardening but them, not so much. I was delighted that they thoroughly enjoyed the tour. No sales pitch, no targeted marketing, just the facts of what they do. Loved it. AND, it was FREE! We learned/heard about so much more than just Noni. It was a truly enjoyable few hours and we would do it again. My youngest has severe scalp psoriasis and we have tried so many things thru our dermatologist with no relief. So, when we saw the info on this condition we knew we would give it a try. After only 2 (YES 2) days of applying the Noni lotion to her affected areas, we could visibly see it diminishing. And, her mild acne is cleared. I am planning (with her permission) to post pics before/after once she has used it a while. Its only been 2 weeks of use to date. Mahalo Steve for sharing your passion and beautiful farm!
3. Sugarloaf Pineapple Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By U725PSalanh - San Diego, United States
They have reopened their tours from COVID they do them once a week on Thursdays at 10 a.m. I found them on Tripadvisor on a Wednesday evening and emailed them at 10 p.m. for a party of two. Jude called me back at 8 a.m. the next morning and was able to squeeze us in. That's quick service! The tour started with a history of their pineapple farm and how they got into the business. It was interesting and I just LOVE Jude's sense of humor! She went on to explain how pineapples are farmed and grown; very informative and interesting info! After that, we got to plant a pineapple sucker into the ground, as well as harvest our own pineapple. The pineapples on this tour were pretty small but it was just the right size to take back to our hotel room. We then got to taste some fresh cut sugarloaf pineapples, which were sweet and tasty! We were given the pineapple phrosties at the end of the tour, which was also delicious. It's an interesting tour and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
4. The Vanillery of Kauai
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We operate a small vanilla growing and producing farm. We offer a tour of the vanilla growing areas and vanilla curing. The location is a small homestead where we grow and use a wide variety of tropical foods and medicinals, so the tour is a fascinating look into the kind of self-sufficient lifestyle that is possible here is Hawaii. Our own vanilla and other products are offered for sale. The Vanillery in on a private residence and tours are by appointment only.
Reviewed By barbararK8276SB - Victoria, Canada
My husband and I both thoroughly enjoyed our tour and Roland was great at explaining the whole vanilla process. Recommend. But there are mosquitoes.
5. Kauai Coffee Company
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4.5 based on 1,968 reviews
Reviewed By mwoloszyn
We had such a great time visiting the Kauai Coffee Company! We loved the Coffee on the Brain tour - you learn so much about brewing, coffee beans, and you also get a tour of the farm. We would definitely go back next time, even though we have already been. We loved it!
6. Kauai Kunana Dairy Farm Tour
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Enjoy a guided tour to Kauai's only dairy. The tours last about 2 hours, include light breakfast, refreshments, fruit tasting, and cheese tasting. Advanced bookings are required.
Reviewed By gatewaybearclaw - Brooklyn Center, United States
One of our favorite days in Kauai - what a great tour. We loved meeting the goats (including a couple of baby goats), learning about all the fruit trees (and trying some samples!) and the cheese-making process, and - especially - getting to taste all the varieties of cheese. What a lovely family farm!
7. Kealia Farm Market
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
We provide an abundant variety of fresh, local produce straight from the farm to your table. Open 3-6 pm Monday & Friday every week just opposite Kealia beach park. Aloha Ke Akua
Reviewed By 221alexau
We've made it a point to visit this market near where we stay in Kapaa every year to get the freshest delicious local produce. Definitely worth going and tasting the yummy Kauai fruits and veggies fresh from there farm.
8. Kauai Farmacy
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Tours are given at 10am Wednesdays and Fridays. Fee and reservation required. Tea Lanai open Mon-Fri 10-3pm. Tea and specialty products available for purchase at during these times.
Reviewed By Y5034DYlindab
Are you interested in the way herbs can be blended and used nutritionally? Do you love things botanical? This is for you. They sell products daily, but they also have farm tours. The farm tour will enchant you, I think. Over a ten year period, the owners have carefully propagated an organic and sustainable garden which supplies the teas, balms, tinctures, hydrosols, honey and spices they sell. Learn about the 14 varieties of Tulsi, pick up the Comfrey salve my brother-in-law buys every year for his arthritic hands. Try the taste of 2 varieties of hibiscus. Well worth the visit!
9. Cloudwater Tea Farm
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
