Hawaii

Here is a list of our top ten gardens in Hawaii with descriptions and ratings. Enjoy!

Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden


1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96817 (808) 847-3511
15 acres
Two stars

200 species of plants from the traditional farms, native forests of Kona: Hawaiian ethnobotany, the study of Hawaiian peoples. coastal, dry forest, agricultural, and upland forest. The plants on the upper five acres of the Garden grow within an archaeological site. Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Parking available, Free. Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Handicapped accessibilit,limited: gravel paths. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs Visitor center. Museum. Gift Shop. Plants for sale. Nursery. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits, Mon-Fri. Trails. Maps available

Lyon Arboretum


3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu, HI, 96822 (808) 988-0456
124 acres
Three stars

Over 2000 types of plants medicinal & dye plants, herbs from Africa, Asia, China, Europe & Mediterranea Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Parking available, Free. Adult education. Children's programs. Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Handicapped accessibility. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs Visitor center. Gift Shop. Snacks. Plants for sale. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. Trails. Maps available, also online.

Arboretum with over 2000 types of plants: medicinal & dye plants, herbs from Africa, Asia, China, Europe & Mediterranea Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Parking available, Free. Adult education. Children's programs. Restrooms onsite. Memberships available. Handicapped accessibility. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs Visitor center. Gift Shop. Snacks. Plants for sale. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits. Trails. Maps available, also online.

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden


27-717 Old Mamalahoa Highway Papaikou, HI 96781 (808) 964-5233
Three stars
654 acres

Open since 1984; 2,000 species, 125 families and 750 genera. palms, heliconias, gingers, bromeliads. 40-acre valley is a natural greenhouse, Gift Shop. Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Memberships available. Handicapped accessibility limited. Wheelchairs, golf carts, boardwalks. Adult Education programs. Children’s programs Outdoor. Year-round visits. Trails. Maps available


Honolulu Botanical Gardens



Three stars


5 botanical gardens sites.


National Tropical Botanic Garden



Three stars


7 botanical garden sites.