Foster Botanical Gardens
Foster Botanical Gardens
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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This 14-acre garden is home to over 4,000 species of rare tropical plants.
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ChrisH
Frederick, MD551 contributions
Feb 2020
Two adults visited here on a Wednesday midday in early February and had a great visit. Spent about two hours total. We used our GoOahu passes to obtain entrance. Lots of plants to see. Mostly oriented towards trees. Could have used more explanations on plants or on handout. Several enormous tropical trees that we had never seen before.
Note neighborhood nearby is in almost a third world condition, like many other parts of Honolulu, so don't recommend exploring it on foot for safety.
Note neighborhood nearby is in almost a third world condition, like many other parts of Honolulu, so don't recommend exploring it on foot for safety.
Written March 1, 2020
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AppleTrees4Me
Riverside, CA101 contributions
Jan 2023
We were pleasantly surprised by the Foster Botanical Gardens. It costs $5 and they give you a map for a self-guided tour. They have a good variety of plants and it is a bit of an oasis. The Lili'uokalani Gardens next door have great Banyan trees, and is worth a visit.
Written January 29, 2023
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Larry M
Vancouver, Canada426 contributions
Jan 2022
It’s well worth your time to visit this “garden” (it’s mostly trees), which is easily accessed by public transit. Be sure to pick up a guide to the trees. The guide directs you to 21 well marked trees, and gives a fascinating description of the trees and their uses in Polynesian culture.
Written February 20, 2022
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islandlovingtwosome
Lake Forest, CA108 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is a smallish botanical garden and they seem to focus more on trees than flowers. It is, however, a lovely park-like setting. Very green and serene with large open lawn space and also some themed sections. A wonderful place to sit and relax or read a book. The many different varieties of trees is quite amazing. For $5 admission per person you can't go wrong.
Written October 11, 2023
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Janet W
Kilburn, UK197 contributions
Feb 2023
If you’re doing all the main botanical gardens in Hawaii, I’d give this one a miss. It’s basically a small city park, with a few interesting trees and flowers. Plus, note that it’s going to be closed for some weeks now for a construction project. So check it’s open before heading out.
If you’re staying in Waikiki and are looking for a change from the beach, coming to this park would be a good little excursion.
If you have a car and limited time, visit the Koko Crater Trail and gardens instead … far larger, very impressive, and free!
If you’re staying in Waikiki and are looking for a change from the beach, coming to this park would be a good little excursion.
If you have a car and limited time, visit the Koko Crater Trail and gardens instead … far larger, very impressive, and free!
Written February 14, 2023
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World9,907 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
...right across Vineyard from Nuuano to River Streets and that whole chronic Chinatown area. Usually unsettles my stomach just being around here but found peace and sanctuary and even some beauty today at Foster Botanical Garden. First walked into the Kuan Yin Temple right by the parking lot. They got signs saying for visitors to stay away and that they only welcome members of the temple to come in, but I took a look anyway. Does anyone really have the right to stop me from shaking hands with the Buddha? I only spent a few minutes there and found my way to the botanical garden. I think I spent over an hour and a half here just wandering around the grounds and gardens - everything all very lush and beautiful, peaceful and serene. Mostly every tree, plant, and flowers is labeled quite well with these little green signs giving information like the scientific name and where it comes from. They also give you a pretty good map too when you pay admission and that tells you where everything is as well. It was not so crowded on the morning I came, so I really enjoyed my time here. I guess the highlight of the place would be the bodhi tree that is supposedly "descended" from original one the Buddha found enlightenment under way back in the day. The colors and fragrances from everything here was my high point. I really liked it all. They seem to have one of everything tropical from all over the world. One day soon, I'm gonna try to grab Dung and Grace and Rosalie to bring them here. I think they'd like it a lot too.
Written July 21, 2021
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Studyhardallday
Waianae, HI90 contributions
Jun 2019
Amazing place to have a picnic under the beautiful trees. Beautiful, tranquil place to walk around and sit on the green grass or chairs rest, relax, and take time out from one's day and attain and acquire a breath of fresh air from the daily life whoa's. Beautiful place to have a picnic with the family and children.
Written May 26, 2020
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Wikumj
Bromley, UK395 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
This was the only thing we could find worth doing in the Downtown area of Honolulu (avoid Chinatown as it’s not a pleasant area!)
It is a pleasant and quiet garden with a range of beautiful plants. There are mosquitoes so use plenty of mosquito repellant.
By no means essential so skip this if short on time. We only did it as we’re in the area. Can spend as little as 15 mins or as long as an hour depending on how leisurely you take it.
It is a pleasant and quiet garden with a range of beautiful plants. There are mosquitoes so use plenty of mosquito repellant.
By no means essential so skip this if short on time. We only did it as we’re in the area. Can spend as little as 15 mins or as long as an hour depending on how leisurely you take it.
Written August 8, 2022
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Tanielu U
Pago Pago, American Samoa4 contributions
Aug 2022
I grew up in the islands and came back to visit family
We decided to visit Foster Botanical Gardens and I always remember how lush, serene and beautiful rhe plants were but not this time. Lots of the plants were dried, dying and brown due to lack of rain and watering. I was very disappointed in my visit. I hope that the staff will make a priority to keep the beautiful plants beautiful again very soon.
We decided to visit Foster Botanical Gardens and I always remember how lush, serene and beautiful rhe plants were but not this time. Lots of the plants were dried, dying and brown due to lack of rain and watering. I was very disappointed in my visit. I hope that the staff will make a priority to keep the beautiful plants beautiful again very soon.
Written August 21, 2022
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Fearless Rabbit
Killeen, TX492 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
Good place to escape the city. Many of trees we had not seen before.
I highly recommend a visit here if you are in Honolulu. There is a small entrance fee but parking is free. You could easily spend more time than the one hour we were there.
I highly recommend a visit here if you are in Honolulu. There is a small entrance fee but parking is free. You could easily spend more time than the one hour we were there.
Written October 25, 2020
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