Kahuku Farms

Tractor Ride

Taro and Papaya

Papaya

Location: 56-800 Kamehameha Hwy

                Kahuku, HI 96731

(Click here for directions - It can be a little hard to find if you are a first time visitor)

Phone: Tours & Reservations: 808.628.0639

            Farm Cafe: 808.293.8159

Website: http://www.kahukufarms.com/

Parking: FREE

Cost for Tractor Tour:
         Adults - $15
         Children (5-12) - $12
         Children 4 and Under - FREE
**Book before and receive $2 off**
**INCLUDES Fresh fruit from the farm served on the patio of the Farm Cafe before the tour**

Hours of Operation:
Farm Cafe - Friday - Sunday: 11am - 4pm (Click here for menu)
Tractor-pulled Wagon Tour - Friday - Sunday - Call for tour times.

Why you should book the Tractor Tour: If you are curious about how fruits and vegetables grow and look before they are picked and displayed at the grocery store, this tour is for you.  I got to see what passion fruit, taro, eggplant, papaya, banana, sugar cane, vanilla, cacao (chocolate) and many other tropical and not-so-tropical plants/trees grow.  If you'd like, the guide will even stop the tractor so you can walk around and take pictures.  Plus you start off with fresh fruit right from the farm!

Why you should eat at the Farm Cafe:  Everything is fresh right from the farm!  The only items I tried on my trip there was the Ice Cream.  Since there were 4 of us, I was lucky enough to try all 3 flavors.  All were equally delicious.  Please don't make me pick my favorite.  That decision is way too difficult.  If you are not familiar, lilikoi is passion fruit and apple banana is a banana with a slightly tart taste.  Both very delicious!
They also sell fresh fruit that you can take home or back to the hotel with you.  Please also check out their Bath & Body and Culinary products.  I bought the Waterless Hand Sanitizer and I love it.  It doesn't dry out my hands and smells amazing.  I also bought the dehydrated apple banana.  It was the perfect snack during our hike the following day.

Notes: We were there about 2 hours which included the tour and ice cream and shopping after the tour.  Since this blog was an afterthought, I don't have any pictures of the fresh fruit or ice cream.  I will just have to visit again!

**Information as of June 26, 2012 according to their website**

Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum

Location: 1525 Bernice Street
                Honolulu, HI 96817
Click here for directions

Phone: 808.847.3511
Website: http://www.bishopmuseum.org/index.html

Parking: FREE ample parking

Cost of admission: 
General: Adult - $17.95
               Children (ages 4-12) - $14.95
               Children (3 & under) - FREE
               Senior Citizens - $14.95

Kama'aina & Military (ID required): Adult - $10.95
                                                              Junior - $8.95
                                                              Senior Citizens - $8.95

Guests of Kama'aina & Military (sponsor's ID required): Adult - $14.95
                                                                                                 Junior - $11.95
                                                                                                 Senior Citizens - $11.95
                 
Hours of Operation: Wednesday - Monday 9am - 5pm (CLOSED on Tuesdays)

Why you should go: Although I am not a history buff, I still love history.  I may not be able to tell you dates of past events, but I still enjoy checking out a history museum.  My favorite is the Hawaiian Hall. It gives you a glimpse into what Hawaii was like many years ago.  As I stare at the clothing, weapons, jewelry and other artifacts behind the protective glass my imagination runs wild; who used those items and how was life like during that time?  There are many things to see and experience here.  I would allow at least 3 or more hours for this visit.   I haven't been here in years so I don't have any pictures yet. To be continued...

**Information as of June 26, 2012 according to their website**