Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery

The basics

Daily guided tours and tastings provide insights into the farm’s organic methods of growing dozens of sugarcane varieties, as well as its meticulous vodka production process, and conclude with a tasting session. While drop-in visitors are welcome, and the farm can be easily visited by car from Kahului, Pukalani, and Kula, booking reservations is recommended. Travelers who don't wish to drive can take tours focusing on the farm and distillery, or on the Maui Upcountry region.

Things to know before you go

• The distillery’s gift shop sells vodka, souvenirs, and locally made products.

• An open-air café serves cocktails, local produce, and Maui-style food from late morning to evening daily.

• The farm hosts live music daily from early evening to closing.

• Tastings are only for visitors who are 21 and over.

How to get there

The farm is at the base of the Haleakalā volcano in Maui’s Upcountry, and is easily reachable by car. From Kahului, take the Hana Highway (Highway 36) south onto Pulehu Road and continue onto Omaopio Road. Look for signs for the Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery. Ample parking is available on-site.

When to get there

The Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery is open daily and can be visited year-round. Tastings and tours are available daily from mid-morming to early evening every 30 minutes, and can be booked by phone or online. The café stays open a touch later.

Visiting Upcountry Maui

The geographical heartland of Maui, Upcountry is at higher elevations skirting Haleakalā, the active volcano forming most of the island. The region is a popular day-trip destination for guided tours of farms, goat dairies, wineries, and distilleries. It’s also the territory of the paniolo, or Hawaiian cowboys, whose first generation learned from Mexican vaqueros invited to the island by Hawaiian royalty after the introduction of cattle ranching.

Ways to explore

You can experience Ocean Organic Vodka on a small-group tour; full-day trips often add stops at ʻIao Valley and a lavender or goat farm, plus offer hotel pickup and drop‑off, guide-led tastings, and scenic views of Maui’s upcountry landscape.

Alternatively, you can visit independently. Drop-ins are welcome, although tastings—which take place daily from 11am to 5pm—are best reserved in advance. The progressive tasting includes five spirits, paired with food or cocktail demonstrations at the on-site café, which is open until 7pm and hosts live music nightly.

Accessibility

The entrance, tasting room, and café are all wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking is also available. Service animals are welcome.

Age limits

Visitors must be 21 or over to participate in tastings.

What to pack

Refillable water bottle, camera, sunscreen

What to wear

Casual clothing, comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Outside alcohol, smoking, pets

Amenities

Café serving organic food and cocktails, shaded seating with views, restrooms, farm store selling spirits and merchandise

Address

Ocean Organic Vodka is located in upcountry Maui near Kula, about a 25–30 minute drive from Kahului and around 20 minutes from Wailea. It can be visited independently or included on guided Maui farm or distillery tours.

Driving

From Kahului, take Highway 37 (Hana Hwy) toward Kula, then turn onto Omaopio Road. Watch for signs and follow the driveway down to the visitor parking lot, located just beyond the tasting room

Public transportation

No direct public transit service reaches the distillery. Visitors usually arrive via rental car, rideshare, or guided tour; many tours include hotel pickup from Kihei or Wailea.

Best times to visit

Guided tastings run from 11am to 5pm, with the café typically opening at 11:30am. For the full experience, plan to arrive midafternoon to enjoy drinks or a light meal, live music from around 4:30pm to 7pm, and scenic sunset views.

Best days to visit

Plan a weekday visit for a quieter experience or opt for weekends for a livelier atmosphere.

Best months to visit

Spring and fall bring milder weather and fewer crowds.

Special events

There is daily live music in the café.