Limahuli Garden & Preserve, National Tropical Botanical Garden

"So much beauty in this place! I loved learning about the indigenous plants! It was pouring rain when we started our tour but quickly dried up, so if it’s raining don’t let it stop you from walking the garden. It’s a gorgeous view from the top!"

"Limahuli is a must-visit garden for anyone interested in Hawaiin history and native or "canoe" plants. While the grand gardens on the south shore get more attention, namely Allerton, Limahuli actually has a more beautiful natural setting and is a more scenic walk (as opposed to a guided tour) which is nice for people who like to take their time in a garden. As a horticulture nerd, I appreciated the detailed guide book and that almost all plants are labeled, unlike other tropical gardens. I would plan on spending 1-2 hours here, and then go to the beach near by after. A wonderful day if you do- be sure to buy tickets in advance."

"The Limahuli Garden and Preserve touts a biodiversity garden featuring native plants on 17 acres. Visiting this place was more than I expected. Walking the grounds: The trails were well maintained. Wheelchairs and walkers would not be a good idea. The gradual elevation change allows you to stroll along at a leisurely pace and without struggle. Beautiful views can be captured if you take the time to look beyond the plants. My only feedback is plant recognition. As a novice plant lover, I relied on the pamphlet or signage to educate me on what I was looking at. If I referred to the book, I was not able to identify which plant I was looking at. If I looked at the plant signage, i was unable to connect which plant the sign was referring to. An appendix at the end of the pamphlet would be nice. There were only a few sketches which were helpful, but More Pictures or sketches would be better for the patron. Bathrooms -super clean and a necessity for anyone! Gift shop: small selection of trinkets which is good enough to offer. ‘Smart inventory management!’ Affordability: I didn’t mind paying $30 for such beauty. A family with children and seniors may struggle to pay the fees."

"Beautiful garden and preserve and we were provided with good informational booklets for our self guided tour. Well worth every penny to support such a worthwhile cause. Reservations are required as parking is very limited, but it is nice to not have the garden be over crowded during your visit."

"Really pretty botanical garden. The self-guided tour is a bit pricy ($30/person for about an hour walk for us) but there are lots of beautiful plants and habitats and the walking paths are very pretty. They also give you a guidebook that talks a bit about the history of some of the plants and includes some of the local folklore as well. One downside is that some of the plants weren't well marked, not sure if that is due to the time of year though."