WHAT TO DO AND
WHERE TO GO WITH YOUR CHILDREN IN OAHU, HAWAII
Gardens in Oahu
Foster Botanical Gardens
50 North Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu (808) 522-
This is the oldest botanical garden in Hawaii and is listed on the National Register of Historic places. There is a prehistoric plant exhibit, an orchid collection, and several memorials and sculptures.
Moanalua Gardens
1352 Pineapple Place, Honolulu (808) 839-
Old monkey pod trees spread shade on the 26 acre garden.
Free admission daily.
Senator Fong’s Plantation and Gardens
47-
700 acre, family-
Haiku Gardens
46-
While only six acres, this garden holds many treasures for visitors including paths that spread around the area, pretty lily ponds, and an array of exotic tropical flowers.
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens
The name means peaceful refuge, and visitors can do just that as they tour this large garden that is in the shadow of the Ko'olau mountains.
Koko Crater Botanical Garden
At the end of Kokonani St., Honolulu (808) 522-
This garden is within the Koko crater and contains a collection of palms, succulents and wiliwili trees.
Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden
North Kuakini Street, Honolulu (808) 522-
Once the picnic grounds of Queen Lili`uokalani, this seven acre garden focuses on native Hawaiian plants.
Lyon Arboretum
3860 Manoa Rd., Honolulu (808) 988-
200-
Wahiawa Botanical Garden
1396 California Ave., Wahiawa (808) 621-
Native plants are the highlight in this 27-
Waimea Valley Audobon Center
59-
Native species abound in this 1,800 acre garden and you’ll also find the remains of the Hale O Lono temple. The Waihi Falls waterfall at the back end of the valley goes down 45 feet into a swimming pond.