What to do and see in Oahu, Hawaii (HI): The Best Gardens

October 7, 2021 Oliva Fomby

The Hawaiian island of Oahu is a surfer’s paradise, with swelling waves that can reach epic heights. No wonder, then, that it’s the site of one of the world’s premier competitions, the Triple Crown of Surfing. If hanging ten isn’t your thing, you can still enjoy the beautiful beaches – particularly famous Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. Art connoisseurs will appreciate the annual Hale'iwa Arts Festival, a celebration of local crafts, painting, jewelry, sculpture, dance, and music.
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1. Kawamoto Orchid Nursery

2630 Waiomao Rd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816-3428 +1 808-732-5808 http://www.kawamotoorchids.com/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Kawamoto Orchid Nursery

2. Manoa Heritage Center

2856 Oahu Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96822-1726 +1 808-988-1287 [email protected] http://manoaheritagecenter.org
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Manoa Heritage Center

3.5 acre living classroom in the heart of Mānoa Valley and ahupuaʻa of Waikīkī inspires people of all ages to be thoughtful stewards of their own communities

Reviewed By ClaireA2059 - Lowell, United States

This was a really special tour. I grew up on the other side of Manoa Valley and always saw this house while driving by. The tour was very informative and who knew that there was such historical significance on the grounds of this house. It was a great opportunity to catch some history about the valley and experience a little bit of the liquid sunshine we get in Manoa.

3. Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens

45-680 Luluku Rd, Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744-1855 +1 808-233-7323 [email protected] http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/trees-gardens/honolulu-botanical-gardens.html?id=569:ho#96;omaluhia-botanical-garden&catid=182:site-dpr-cat&Itemid=2069
Excellent
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4.5 based on 380 reviews

Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens

A 200 acre botanical garden.

Reviewed By 87EdS - Birmingham, United States

Wonderful gardens, well maintained and laid it. Hiking is awesome for neophytes all the way to experienced folk. Well worth your time; fascinating collection of tropical plants.

4. Wahiawa Botanical Garden

1396 California Ave, Wahiawa, Oahu, HI 96786-2534 +1 808-621-7321 http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/hbg/wbg.htm
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4.5 based on 152 reviews

Wahiawa Botanical Garden

A 27-acre forest with native plants in central Oahu.

Reviewed By Watermaniac2

Fantastic views and learning experience. The attraction was very clean and maintained nicely. Was an excellent stop and Can’t beat the price too....free!

5. Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden

59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Oahu, HI 96712-8411 +1 808-638-7766 http://www.waimeavalley.net
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4.5 based on 92 reviews

Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Part of Waimea Adventure Park, this botanical garden offers 6,000 varieties of plant life.

Reviewed By beccih385

The walk to the falls is absolutely beautiful! So many different trees, plants, and flowers. The falls itself is beautiful too. They have life jackets at the falls for you to use and lifeguards on duty. There are also benches you can sit on to watch your loved ones. There are restrooms and changing stalls at the falls. Where there is water, there is mosquitoes so bring bug spray. This hike will not disappoint!

6. Foster Botanical Gardens

50 N Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96817-3759 +1 808-522-7060 [email protected] http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dpr-menu/site-dpr-sitearticles/568-foster-botanical-garden.html
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4.5 based on 527 reviews

Foster Botanical Gardens

This 14-acre garden is home to over 4,000 species of rare tropical plants.

Reviewed By tarajean424 - Colleyville, United States

Foster botanical gardens are a great place to visit. The entry fee is reasonable and a great price. It's a nice place to visit and wasn't very busy when we went. There's a nice gift shop and the gardens are nicely kept. I would recommend that you wear bug spray as there are bugs that can bite you. Nice place for all ages.

7. Lyon Arboretum

3860 Manoa Rd University of Hawaii-Manoa, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96822-1198 +1 808-988-0456 [email protected] http://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum/
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4.5 based on 415 reviews

Lyon Arboretum

Part of the University of Hawaii, the Lyon Arboretum offers 194 acres and a research facility.

Reviewed By Nomad527202

Its beautiful but gets wet on the uneven trail. Lots of trees you won't see anywhere else, also beautiful flowers and orchids.

8. Friendship Garden

45-219 KokoKani Place St., Kaneohe, Oahu, HI http://friendshipgarden.org/
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Friendship Garden

Reviewed By Boomerang3333

This was great fun to hike--we just had to be super careful on the way down. It had rained heavily the previous day and the mud/clay was treacherous. We got a nice view from the top because it was sunny when we hiked. That is not always the case for many hikes in Hawaii. The vegetation was really interesting to me (first time in Hawaii). I got to see one of my favorite flowers, Lantana, as a perennial. I live in a zone where it does not survive the winter. Enjoy the hike, the view will be frosting!

9. Sunset Ranch

59-777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa, Oahu, HI 96712-9560 +1 808-638-8333 [email protected] http://www.sunsetranchhawaii.com/events
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Sunset Ranch

Sunset Ranch is an exclusive 30 acre private estate on the North Shore of Oahu with ocean and mountain views.

10. Laie Hawaii Temple

55-600 Naniloa Loop, Laie, Oahu, HI 96762-2202 +1 808-293-9298 http://www.lds.org/locations/laie-hawaii-temple-visitors-center?lang=eng
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4.5 based on 355 reviews

Laie Hawaii Temple

Reviewed By lorRenzo-77

We loved our virtual tour and learned so much about the Temple, the grounds, and the history. We also enjoyed the model of the Temple including the architecture of this beautiful edifice. Sister Brown and Sister Morris were excellent tour guides and we loved their testimonies of the Gospel.

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