This is a tree botanical garden rather than a flower one, trees from all around the world. Some areas REALLY feel like the thick jungle! There are separate areas reflecting different countries, each with a parking lot, bathrooms and beautiful PICNIC areas. I wish we had known that and brought a lunch and also that we could have walked between each area rather than having to drive. You can't take any of the flowers home even though they fall off the trees and are all over the ground... absolutely beautiful!!! We took a picture of the map at the visitor center so we didn't miss anything. They have a QR code that takes you to a website map but we didn't want to pay for roaming data.

Insanely beautiful place! We took a map of the botanical garden to the visitor center just in case, everything is marked on the map and everything is clear. You can travel by car or on foot, whichever is more convenient for you. As I understand it, there are 5-6 viewing points in the form of a park against the backdrop of beautiful green mountains, I liked it at 1, 2 and at the last point. We were there on a Wednesday so there weren't many people there. At the last point there is a covered seating area, I saw a sink there, you can have a barbecue with a gorgeous view! There is parking at every point. I also saw hungry fish and ducks in the lake, it’s a pity that I didn’t have anything to eat with me.

I Love love love this place ❤ My local friend drove me to this botanical garden on a rainy morning but that gloom in the atmosphere is a charm in itself and that made this place even more enchanting. There a public restroom in the vicinity and there's plenty of parking space, as well. I regret not having enough time to explore this garden so I strongly suggest to visitors to allocate at least an hour or two to enjoy the surroundings.

Absolutely breathtaking! A must stop if you’re in Oahu. The path to the lake is barely a hike but feels very secluded and peaceful. People were very respectful of their surroundings and the of the peace. The drive up to the parking lot was amazing. It’s also completely free. There’s no reason to not stop by if in the area.

Absolutely gorgeous!!! This is well worth the drive. The views are so amazing and so beautiful. No hard trails that we did. Everything is pretty moderate. If you want great pics then you def want to check this place out.

This is one of the best places in Honolulu. No reservations are required. The trails are very easy and the drive is fantastic it’s like you are driving to a dream land. It’s an amazing experience, rest rooms are available and huge parking spots everywhere in the garden. Highly recommend this place.

Very beautiful! You have to drive through the gardens until you see designated parking spots, buy the place is simply gorgeous! I saw a young couple getting their photos taken here. It was sweet and wonderful! HIGHLY recommend to see plants in their natural habitat not restricted by greenhouses.

The best thing in life is FREE! Hawaii is amazing in many different areas, perspectives. Was my first time to be here and there's no fee to come here. Strict protocol on speed limit which is 15MPH. You can do picnic here with your family ;-)

It's unbelievable and the most beautiful botanical garden in the world. Without jokes, I fall in love in this place. I was just 4 days on Oahu, and I was twice in this garden, and I couldn't leave this place. This place share energy, beauty of our nature. You can spend here a lot of time. I'm sure , it's my favorite place and I'll be back here. Thanks all persons who keep and save this place for everyone.

Free! You can’t go wrong visiting this place if you’re in the area. A great free place to take family and walk around/have a picnic if you want. Keep aware of the times they are open though. You can apparently camp here on the weekends also. Definitely not stroller friendly unless you got something with big wheels and don’t mind some bumps, unless you stay on the main road and don’t go on the little trials (that’s no fun though). The popular Instagram spot is no more also, they make sure you keep driving and not stop. It’s posted everywhere. Enjoy!

Absolutely beautiful hidden gem, and free. You drive up and park, go for a short walk to “the lake” (which is more of a pond) and then drive to a couple of other areas to stop and walk around. It’s like being in the forest of Jurassic park. We almost didn’t go because the place is so under hyped, but this one shouldn’t be missed. Lots of plants to see and beautiful shades easy walks. Highly recommend.

Very beautiful place to visit. We didn't have too much luck with the weather (very rainy day), but still pretty to see! Free of entry, so definitely worth a stop. What I did not like is that this place (as so many others on Hawaii) is very car-centric, and there don't seem to be too many walking or hiking trails in the park. The main street doesn't have sidewalks either. So people seem to just drive their car from parking lot to parking lot.

These gardens are the magical part of Kaneohe and the East side tucked against the mountains with plenty of places to discover for locals and tourists. If you aren't the hiking type the park is good enough for a slow drive through or if hiking is your cup of tea then their are plenty of places to explore. From the visitor center their is a lovely walk down to the lake with ducks and fish that love to be fed and lots of local flora to check out! Even if photography isn't your thing you will find yourself taking pictures of all the amazing scenery. A must visit on your next day off or you find yourself planning a vacation.

Wow what's beautiful place. Since it's free you must come here . It's tucked away at the base of the mountain and in s residential neighborhood.. but the scenery is amazing . There are several parts of the park and they have such a tremendous amount of variety it's amazing. Also locals come to do picnic's. We got lunch at a local place fresh catch then brought the food here to eat. There are several restrooms.

This was a fun little walk through this beautiful botanical gardens. We saw fun colored geckos and beautiful flowers. The walk ends at a pond that has Koi and bass in it. Keep in mind the walk back is slightly uphill so be prepared for that. We also saw huge snails with beautiful shells and lots of birds.

Stunning, a must do when visiting O’ahu! The views from the road are simply amazing and it’s worth the drive. The entry guard, however, was rude and replied to us angrily twice when asking about the opening time. And the instructions were a bit too strict, indicating not to take pictures from inside the car… Anyways, a great natural landscape to enjoy for some hours for free!

Absolutely stunning! So many beautiful plants and Jurassic park views! Highly recommend- wear water shoes - muddy when it rains and there are rinse off stations.

Very beautiful botanical garden with breath taking views. They have a pond filled with orange fish and all kinds of unique plants. They have camping grounds and picnic areas so you could definitely plan for all kinds of activities and events here. The views of the mountains take your breath away. One of my favorite botanical gardens on the island.

Unique gem full of mother's earth energy. This place is magical, you can recharge your batteries here and and connect with your spiritual side. Gorgeous trial walks, where you can see so many different plants and wildlife. Amazing views and you can take wonderful pictures here too. Plus is free and the entire family can join!

Absolutely breathtaking. One of our first stops while on Oahu and I am so glad we visited. Its free and an easy drive from Waikiki. I wished brought a picnic lunch to sit and enjoy at one of the picnic areas. Be aware as of July 2023, they were not allowing photos to be taken at the entrance and driveway (widely seen on social media for its view) by pulling over. There are signs preventing you from pulling off of the side of the rode at the entrance. I would definitely put this place on your bucket list.

My favourite place to bring a lunch, journal, read, and connect with nature. There is SO much life and positive energy here! It is a MUST see and it’s free 🥹 If you’re going for the first time, be sure to stop by the visitor’s centre to get information because there’s A LOT to figure out. You can find pockets of shade, but be prepared to be out in the sun. You can hike, visit the lake, see exotic foliage… but, whatever you do PLEASE respect the rules (especially on the road) and leave it better than you found it

This place is beautiful. Free and there was so many spots to park and watch the scenery. Tons of trees and plants to read about. Lake to have a picnic around and tables around the entire place to sit. I’d recommend bringing some food to eat anywhere around the gardens. Top 3 things we did in Oahu.

This branch of Honolulu Botanical Gardens is little more than ten minutes out of Kailua and was laid out in the early-1980s by the United States Army Corps of Engineers for flood protection. All the more beautiful in the shadow of the Koʻolau Range, Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden is a rainforest garden planted with species from tropical regions around the world, among them Sub-Saharan Africa, Malaysia, India and Sri Lanka, Polynesia, Melanesia, the Philippines and Hawaii. These are grouped geographically and create spellbinding vistas against the soaring Pali Cliffs behind. Also take time to peruse the visitor center and the art galleries next to it. You can download a bird checklist before your walk, while the garden offers a range of activities year round, like camping, catch-and-release fishing and painting.

It was a beautiful view to drive through and stop for photos or taking in the view. You can probably park at the bottom and walk all the way to the top. You cannot stop at the side of the road at all. You need to park at the designated parking areas. When I went, the park closes at 4 and you need to be out of the main gates by then. Anytime after closing, you will need a permit for cars.

Absolutely beautiful!! It’s definitely worth a stop in the botanical gardens when you’re in Oahu! I started at the visitors center where there are restrooms. There was a very friendly and helpful staff member giving out maps and offering suggestions. From there I walked down to the lake which is gorgeous and super peaceful! They also have several lookouts and different camping areas. Even though I went in the winter and there weren’t too many flowers blooming it was still so lush and amazing! Oh and it’s free!! I would highly recommend!!

One of the Most beautiful places in ohau. The views of mountains are spectacular. Lots of places to picnic, click photos and just relax in the beautiful views. What makes this place most special is that it is totally free, which is rare in Ohau.

Go to this place! Pack up a lunch, gather up family and friends, then drive here and enjoy some island time! There is plenty of parking and space to spread your wings here. I’d recommend bringing proper fish food as the fish patiently/impatiently await your payment. Walking trails are very nice so bring good shoes. Carrying drinking water is highly advised, as well as an umbrella to keep the beating sun and occasional rain off your head. Take it slow, enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery!

I went in the early afternoon. The entry was free (yay!). It’s a beautiful place and pretty serene. There were not too many people there either. I’m not gonna lie, the picture that everyone is dying to take there but can’t is not that serious and that makes the garden a little over hyped. It’s still a good place to visit though.

This place is bizarrely designed, and by that I mean it’s actually quite tricky to navigate through all the sections on foot! There are some really beautiful areas inside the sprawling gardens, but also some blandeur (like grandeur but bland). Fish swarm the retaining pond because I’m sure tourists are feeding them, but it’s quite a site. Beyond this you’ll need to be crafty and read the map well because the paths through the rest of the garden are barely marked and it’s impossible to tell quite where you are. 5 stars for natural beauty 2 stars for navigation.

An outstanding botanical garden and it's massive! So much to do and learn here! My family spent an entire day here just walking the grounds and learning about the local flora and fauna.. And about the surrounding mountains that made this landscape.

Gardens filled with flora from all over the world. Excellent walking paths (stay on the path signs there to remind you). Places to sit, places to pose for photos, places to relax. High recommend you visit if you are on the island.

Oh wow!!!! This garden is so, so beautiful. They close at 4ish if you aren't camping there else I would have stayed for little longer. The garden is huge, with beautiful spots to take pictures and outlook areas to stop your car and spend time. They also have small likes around the lake. It's funny green, with millions of different vegetations. They have benches, restrooms and sitting areas near the visitor center. Ample of parking space.

This was a really awesome space to explore. The trails displaying such unique vegetation were breathtaking. I've never seen such complex plants & trees in person, so this was a great experience! The fish & ducks were very cool to see up close.

This place is absolutely majestic and magical. The staff there were so sweet to my family visiting and more than the epitome of what ALOHA spirit should be. The nature trails and visitors were so at peace and hospitable, it was a breath of fresh air. I’ll be visiting here again soon with my friends and family visiting. Thank you for keeping the country COUNTRY! Cheers and Namaste 🙏🏽

Beautiful gardens. Lots of rules. Please read the signs and don't stop on the dang road! Best place to walk early in the am, before they open. Dramatic views. Beautifully landscaped.

I went here on Valentines day. Perfect spot for a date idea. Park is well maintained, and free admission also. Staff is friendly, most of the trees are labeled great for learning about different species of plants and trees. I did the hikes in slides but I'd recommend shoe's. Recommend driving around to each different spot of the garden to see everything.

There's a scenic and simple hike with the family to the lake where you can feed the fishes. It's an easy walk so the elderly and kids can enjoy as well. Tip: bring your own bread to feed the fishes and avoid feeding the ducks.

We got there a little early so the line was only 5 cars or so. The Garden has many beautiful plants. We got some amazing pictures and had a nice walk on the path down to the lake.

Amazingly beautiful, it takes your breath away. Still so surprised this is free, there are also friendly people that work there that answer all your questions and can guide you where to go and check out different parts of area. Once we arrived it started raining so they told us to go up farther and look out at the Giant mountain to see all the waterfalls. They said over 75 waterfalls can happen at one time. We took a little trail that got really dense... Found the sign at the finish that said it wasn't maintained, haha. It was a really fun adventure regardless.

My family arrived here about an hour before closing time, so our time was limited to walking to the lake. Our nephew who lives in Oahu told us about it and suggested visiting it as it is one of his favorite spots. As we drove closer from Waikiki to this spot, we found the scenery very beautiful. The drive alone is worth the trip.

On a whim, we decided to visit the botanical gardens. Breathtaking and extensive, make sure your camera is fully charged. Just about every area was Instagram perfect. Some of the pathways were quite wild, so be prepared for a bit of mud. It'll be fine, though, as there are outdoor faucets to rinse off with.

Truly a beautiful area - serene, not too busy. The trails are well taken care of and the roads are as well. Love that they have so many plants labeled. There are also lots of picnic benches throughout the garden that you should bring a lunch and plan to stay in the garden. You can also camp in the garden - wish we would have planned to do that!

This is a great place to visit whether you live locally or from out of town. There is a lot to see. We spotted some snails enjoying leaves from different plants; there were birds, ducks, fishes, and many more. Plan for at least half day visit. If you like nature, I'd highly recommend it.

The road to most attraction was closed at 3:30 without any notice, it says everywhere that park works till 4 pm, so we were not able to spend any time there

Beautiful garden with amazing views of the mountains.

Pretty small but scenic garden. They no longer allow pictures taken on the road so that was a bit of a bumper.

Outstanding location

Beautiful

Huge park with camping activities for the whole family

Awesome. Tried a different camping area this time. Just awesome, minus no hot water for open showers lol.

Very serene

This is one of the most beautiful places on the island.

Pretty great place

Beautiful

Stunningly beautiful, especially in the morning light. Lush and green. Lovely lake and many flowers. A favorite spot.

Extremely tranquil and scenic. It’s quite a large garden, so be sure to get to the end, with stops in between.

Really a hidden gem. Well worth the visit. Plus the drive over is gorgeous

Beautiful botanical gardens with views of the mountains and lake. Perfect place for camping and a picnic. The park closes at 4.

My favorite place on Oahu, it's huge, gorgeous and not crowded at all. Would recommend exploring it on foot. The eastern gate was closed for some reason so I had to go back several miles on foot to exit the garden.

Absolutely a must when visiting O'ahu. Many different spots to pull off and park to explore more areas. You can download a map via QR code at the main visitor center. Take your time when here and soak in all of Mother nature's beauty!

Absolutely one of the nicer places on the whole island. It's muddy there and a full of visiting nature lovers but really a fantastic place to visit. The lake is FILLED with bump head goldfish and massive Asian Carp. Perfect place for families or dates

Beautiful place to,hike smells very freshly because of the plants,herbs, and flowers. There is the area with the lake that you can see so many fish and occasionally duck in the water. There is other places to hike if you go further down the,trail. Very easy hike, even for people who recover from surgery,and walking 4-5 months outs very nice trail to walk on and a light jog may be.

One of the prettiest things I've ever seen in my life. It was magical there. I didn't even see half of it yet. We will be going back. The scenery was just gorgeous, there was lots to learn about the plants, and the staff was great.

Beautiful views, nice pond to walk down to.

An incredibly beautiful botanical garden maintained by the city of Honolulu. Garda are divided into different sections with parking lots available in most of the sections. Once parked there are gorgeous walks along the paths through the vegetation. Most of the major plants/trees are identified with a small plaque. There is larger signage for more significant plants/view points. Camping is available. There is a fairly large pavilion by the lake where reservations are not used but is shared on a first come basis with no social events such as birthday parties authorized. Staff was incredibly helpful at the visitor center.

Great experience with the family. Beautiful view, smells great, perfect place to have a mini family picnic, and bathroom is very clean. Sneakers is a must for sure.

Really nice drive. Interesting plants. Parking for each area of the map.

Good drive and short stops

you need to visit this place it is wonderful, go without haste take several photos enjoy nature make a pic nic and reconnect with the natural

Gorgeous grounds that feel jurassic. Cool plant species like guava and cacao. Love this spot.

Beautiful, scenic, lush botanical garden. Great for families, kids, and elders. We have parked in the first parking lot to take the kids out to run around and play near the koi lake then enjoyed a snack picnic on the grass. We also driven up, up, up (didn't realize how far up you can drive) and it was great for sightseeing. We ended up having a photoshoot here and many people had the same idea!

Great place to walk around and enjoy nature safely.

Feel one with nature and theres a lake where you can feed the fishes

For me one of the most beautiful places on earth I’ve ever been to!!!!! It’s so unique and overwhelming, we were literally speechless. The nature is impressing, we couldn’t get enough. And it’s really convenient since you can take your car and stop at the parking lots, get out, walk around and take pictures. It’s just gorgeous!!! A must-go when on O‘ahu!

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Gorgeous!

Absolutely beautiful and stunning, but the experience is completely marred by the lack of social distancing and masks. Zero enforcement. I do not recommend going here until after the pandemic.

Botanical Garden Full of tropical fruit trees and flowers.

It was alright. Not sure worth the time. The views were better at koaloa ranch!

Beautiful botanical garden. The road through the garden is also really beautiful if you don't want to walk through the garden much. They also have some camping, not sure how that works (especially during covid). Next time I'll bring picnic gear and spend the whole day at the gardens :)

Beautiful place! We went and it was raining but you can go around by car! Its a very nice place!

Took my kids there and we all had a good time.