Ailani Orchards
Contact & location
Naalehu, HI 96772
Where Ailani Orchards is located
Ailani Orchards is tucked into Hawaii County, on the outskirts of Naalehu. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
The street address is 94-6448 Mamalahoa Highway, Naalehu, HI 96772. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Hawaii County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Naalehu itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Ailani Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Naalehu, HI, Ailani Orchards is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Ailani Orchards
Pick-your-own is available at Ailani Orchards during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Ailani Orchards tracks the rest of Hawaii. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Ailani Orchards is located
Ailani Orchards is tucked into Hawaii County, on the outskirts of Naalehu. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
The street address is 94-6448 Mamalahoa Highway, Naalehu, HI 96772. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Hawaii County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Naalehu itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Ailani Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ailani Orchards offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Ailani Orchards runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Ailani Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Ailani Orchards offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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