Farms, shopping, dining, fishing, museums, and more: There is much to see and do in the quiet, family-oriented towns of Mililani and Wahiawa.

1. Sweet Land Farm

Sweet Land Farm (65-1031A Kaukinahua Rd) is located in nearby Waialua – and not to be missed. The farm is in a beautiful location with much to see and learn. Their mission is to educate our youth about the importance of agriculture on Oahu. Sign up for a tour and discover delicious homemade goat cheese, cheesecake, and other goodies.

2. Shop and Dine the Day Away

Movies theatres, restaurants, stores, events – and more: Mililani and Wahiawa have it all. Mililani Shopping Center (95-221 Kipapa Drive) and Mililani Marketplace (94-780 Meheula Parkway) both appeal with popular restaurants and retail. Town Center features a theatre as well as vibrant artistic spaces and murals. Also check out Gateway at Mililani Mauka (95-1840 Meheula Parkway).

Don’t miss Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ (Gateway at Mililani Mauka 95-1830 Meheula Parkway C-12 & C-13) – a local favorite restaurants for families and friends in Mililani.

3. Dole Plantation

Dole Plantation (64-1550 Kamehameha Highway) is just past Wahiawa’s center and offers a complete pineapple experience. From a pineapple express train tour, to garden tours, to a huge pineapple garden maze, to a gift shop and delicious grinds (food) – Dole Plantation is a must stop. Ask for a military discount.

4. Botanical Gardens and Birthing Stones

Wahiawa boasts a pair of Oahu’s most sacred treasures. The 27-acre Wahiawa Botanical Garden (1396 California Ave) is “a tropical jewel” with Hawaiian palms, aroids, tree ferns, and native plants.

Just north of Wahiawa’s center Kūkaniloko Birthstones State Monument (intersection of Kamehameha Highway and Whitmore Avenue) is a five-acre parcel amid the pineapple fields with historic and sacred birthstones. Arranged amid a palm tree grove, intentionally sculpted rocks can be viewed; these stones were where female ali‘i (royalty) gave birth.

5. Fish

Although located in central Oahu, Wahiawa has unexpected places to catch a bounty of fish! Ali’i Agricultural Farms presents Fishing Farms Hawaii (680 Whitmore Avenue) with stocked ponds full of tilapia, catfish, and prawn, which can be easily caught with rented bamboo poles. It’s wheelchair accessible, and they offer on-the-spot fish cleaning.

Lake Wilson is located in Wahiawa Freshwater State Recreation Area (380 Walker Avenue), and visitors can fish in the freshwater, have a picnic, ride on the bike path, or launch a boat at the lush park.