We went to the gardens after being in Kauai for several days. We could not get to the 10am guided tour, but we decided to tour the gardens by our selfs since we were already there. The gardens are very pretty, but since we had been on many tours already, we knew many of the plants and the stories behind... more

I had passed by the gardens on a previous trip, but didn't have the time to visit. This time we were in Kauai for 2 weeks in June, so I stopped by one afternoon, with my 10 yr old daughter. After we paid the $15 fee for the self guided tour (my daughter was free), it began to sprinkle a... more

The setting for this place is worth the trip. Its at the base of Mt. Makana, misnamed as Bali Hai from "South Pacific". Mountains in all directions, about midway from Hanalei, itself midway on the Kauai north coast, and Ke'e beach on the northwest corner of Kauai. Ocean in the distance. If you are into gardening and/or Hawaiiana you'll enjoy... more

The north shore of Kaua`i is full of surprises, and the Limahuli Gardens surprised even me, a frequent visitor to the islands. First, don't expect a flower garden, this is the natural history of Kaua`i, including the canoe plants early Hawaiians used for their food and clothing. The lower garden uses the Limahuli stream to irrigate terraces that are several... more

Our hike through the Limahuli Gardens was one of the nicest parts of our trip. I really felt an ambiance of old Hawaii (and I'm not given to such things). You're given a booklet that explains various spots along the hike. The booklet is very well done. I read the whole thing as we strolled (and, again, I'm not given... more