Liliuokalani Botanical Garden

Liliuokalani Botanical Garden is a green space in central Honolulu planted with native Hawaiian species and tropical varieties found across different island zones. The grounds feature open grassy areas, tree-lined pathways, and groupings of plants organized by their ecological origins and growing conditions.

The land served as private grounds for Hawaiian royal families to gather and relax during the 1800s. Hawaii's last reigning queen later gave it to the City of Honolulu so the public could enjoy the space.

The garden is named after Hawaii's last reigning queen and displays plants that held importance in traditional island life. Walking through, you notice how many species shaped daily activities and food sources for residents over the centuries.

The garden is easily walkable and accessible to visitors throughout the day at no cost for anyone. Pathways range in length and difficulty, so you can spend 30 minutes or several hours depending on your interest in the plants.

Many visitors do not realize the garden protects rare plant species that have become scarce elsewhere on the islands. These plants were once central to Hawaiian food systems and traditional healing practices in ways that few modern visitors understand.

Location: Honolulu

Website: http://honolulu.gov/cms-dpr-menu/site-dpr-sitearticles/6411-new-liliuokalani-botanical-garden.html

GPS coordinates: 21.31670,-157.85000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40