Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden

A Beautiful and Relaxing Experience We visited Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden yesterday with our daughter, Maddison, and had an absolutely amazing time! The entire place is breathtaking, with stunning views of the lush greenery and towering mountains in the background. One of the highlights for us was seeing the fish and birds, which made the visit even more special. We even spotted a ferret, which was such a cool surprise! The garden has well-maintained walking paths, making it a great place to explore on foot. We also took a scenic drive through the park, which was just as enjoyable as walking the trails. Overall, this was a wonderful, peaceful, and family-friendly experience. If you’re in Oahu, this is a must-visit spot for nature lovers! We will definitely be back.

This was our second visit to the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden in two years, and once again, it did not disappoint. The garden remains as stunning and impressive as the first time. The location is free for both locals and tourists, which is a huge bonus, though it can get crowded quickly, especially during peak hours. One of the highlights is the peaceful lake, which is just a short 10-15 minute walk from the parking lot. The trail to the lake is easy to navigate, though be prepared for some muddy spots, especially after rain. It’s a great spot to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Whether you're passing through by car or planning a small walk, I highly recommend a visit to this serene and lush garden. It’s a perfect place to reconnect with nature and take in the scenic views. A must-see spot on Oahu!

Absolutely amazing and far beyond what I expected. This place was truly magical with seven or eight different sub spheres of tropical vegetation highlighting different tropical forest areas around the world and was so incredibly well done, it was like walking through a magic wonderland. Mountain landscape in Central Lake areas and this would be truly impossible to beat. I took far too many pictures and fell in love with this place and will definitely have to go back. Perfect for families with kids or hikers wanting to explore

Such a beautiful spot. When we went it’s one way each side and one way in and out. So you drive 15mph down the road, stopping at different areas to park and take photos. There were restrooms at each spot that I stopped at and I absolutely loved the views. The first stop was the main garden educational center with a ten minute walk to a lake. There are lots of ducks and fishes there. Then you can drive down the road slowly to visit the other spots but definitely 5/5.

Park is free to enter. The park was beautiful with many plants. There was also a beautiful lake, it was truly a sight to see. I have never seen so many Koi fish in my life. If you bring food there are picnic tables and bathrooms around the park. Definitely coming back in the future!

One of the most beautiful botanical gardens I've ever visited! It was so stunning that we went three times during my short stay in Oahu. The garden features a beautiful lake, scenic hiking trails, and plenty of restrooms and parking spots throughout. Best of all, the park is free to visit. Highly recommend!

Free entrance. Easy walk to the lake. Visited during where the cacao & other plants bear fruit. Interesting things to see and learn. Great spot for picnic by the lake, a few picnic tables. Plenty of fishes and ducks to see- great spot for family time

This is a popular garden with amazing views of misty mountain. You can tour it while staying in your car or you can get out and walk around. We did a drive through today on a Sunday with friends from mainland and there were plenty of cars ahead of us. It’s definitely worth a visit whether you are in Oahu for a week or for a month. By the way, it’s free admission and free parking. There’s a camping place at the end of the road and I do believe there’s a charge for that.