Kauaʻi gardens: Allerton, McBryde, Limahuli and Na ʻĀina Kai

Kauaʻi, the Garden Isle, has three National Tropical Botanical Garden sites: Allerton (guided tours only, about $60), McBryde (self-guided, about $35) on the South Shore, and Limahuli near Hāʻena on the North Shore. Na ʻĀina Kai near Kīlauea offers guided tours by reservation.

• Allerton Garden (Lāwaʻi Valley, South Shore): guided tours only, about 2.5 hours, reservations required, about $60 per person. Famous for its giant Moreton Bay fig roots.
• McBryde Garden (next to Allerton): self-guided, about $35.
• Limahuli Garden (North Shore, near Hāʻena): self-guided trail through a valley of native and Polynesian-introduced plants.
• Na ʻĀina Kai Botanical Gardens (near Kīlauea): guided tours of 1.5 to 5 hours, reservations required.
• Smith's Tropical Paradise (Wailua River): garden paths, included with its lūʻau.
• Prices are approximate; book directly with each garden.

Sources: Hawaiʻi Guide: Kauaʻi gardens (Mar. 2026) · National Tropical Botanical Garden

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.