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The Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the worlds most beautiful gardens, arboretums, and landscapes. Below we've included links to several of the best gardens on the islands, most of which require admission, but at a price worth paying.
On the list of gardens below, we've included the admission price when possible, a rank (out of 5 stars), general location, and included any additional information as necessary. If you discover a garden we've mistakenly left off this list, by all means please contact us and we'll make sure it's added.
National Tropical Botanical Garden - Kauai
KAUAI GARDENS
- Limahuli Garden ----Admission: starting at $25-30/adult | Location: North Kauai | Rating:
- National Tropical Botanical Garden ----Admission: $35/adult (Allerton), $20/adult (McBryde) | Location: South Kauai | Rating:
- Smith's Tropical Paradise ----Admission: $6/adult | Location: East Kauai | Rating:
- Na Aina Kai Botanical Garden ----Admission: starting at $20/adult | Location: Northeast Kauai | Rating:
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Garden of Eden - Maui
MAUI GARDENS
- Garden of Eden Botanical Arboretum ----Admission: $20/adult | Location: Northeast Coast | Rating:
- Ke'anae Arboretum ----Admission: $Free | Location: Northeast Coast | Rating:
- Kula Botanical Gardens ----Admission: $15/adult | Location: Upcountry | Rating:
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - Big Island
BIG ISLAND GARDENS
- Lili'uokalani Park and Gardens ----Admission: $Free | Location: Downtown Hilo | Rating:
- Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden ----Admission: $30/adult | Location: Hamakua Coast | Rating:
- Umauma Experience ----Admission: $12/adult | Location: Hamakua Coast | Rating:
Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden - Oahu
OAHU GARDENS
- Foster Botanical Garden ----Admission: $5/adult | Location: Honolulu | Rating:
- Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden ----Admission: $Free | Location: Kaneohe - East Coast | Rating:
- Waimea Valley Botanical Garden ----Admission: $25/adult | Location: Haleiwa - North Shore | Rating:
- Koko Crater Botanical Garden ----Admission: $Free | Location: Honolulu | Rating:
- Liliʻuokalani Botanical Garden ----Admission: $Free | Location: Honolulu | Rating:
