MILILANI & WAHIWA 258 Hawaii Military Guide • Summer-Fall 2026 PLANTATION www.DolePlantation.com families acquired lands and settled on the Wahiawa peninsula at the turn of the 20th century. The settlers planted crops, constructed homes, built roads, and created a post office, schools and more. These settlers also started the thriving pineapple industry, creating plantation villages around the central town for local and immigrant workers. In July of 1900, James “Pineapple King” Dole won a government auction to gain 61 acres of land, planting pineapples and building a prosperous cannery. By 1904, Wahiawa became known as the “Land of Million Pines” and the “Pineapple Capital of the World”. In 1906, Dole convinced Walter Dillingham to extend the Oahu Railway to Wahiawa, and a dam was built to supply more water to the fields. This created Lake Wilson and sparked growth of the pineapple economy even further until the last plantation closed in 2007. Here, laid-back charm and modern conveniences enhance the quiet, family-oriented and military friendly pair of central Oahu towns. THINGS TO DO SHOP AND DINE THE DAY AWAY From movie theatres and restaurants to shopping and special events, Mililani and Wahiawa have it all. Mililani Shopping Center and Mililani Marketplace both appeal with a bit of everything. Town Center features a theatre as well as vibrant artistic spaces and murals. Also check out Gateway at Mililani Mauka. Don’t miss popular eateries such as Zippy’s and Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ. DOLE PLANTATION Just past Wahiawa’s center, Dole Plantation offers a complete pineapple experience. From pineapple express train and garden tours to a huge pineapple garden maze, gift shop and delicious grinds (food), Dole Plantation is a must stop. Ask for a military discount.
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