McBryde Garden

McBryde Garden is a botanical garden in Lawai Valley covering more than 200 acres with collections of Hawaiian plant species. A stream flows through the grounds and creates different growing conditions for the many plants displayed across the valley.

The garden began in the 1970s when the McBryde family converted the land from a former sugar plantation. This transformation helped preserve native Hawaiian plants that were disappearing from the islands.

The garden shows traditional Hawaiian approaches to growing plants and displays species that shaped daily life on the islands. Visitors can observe how these plants connected to the customs and needs of island communities over time.

The best time to visit is early morning when it is cooler and less crowded. Wear good shoes because the ground is uneven and can be slippery after rain.

The garden runs a plant laboratory that works to save rare Hawaiian species before they vanish completely. This research helps keep knowledge about these plants alive for the future.

Location: Kauai County

Inception: 1970

GPS coordinates: 21.88263,-159.47633

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:01