Queen Kapiʻolani Garden - Honolulu, Hawaii

Imaan

A cute *little* park that is walking distance from the beach and the main strip of hotels in Waikiki. When I saw it late summer, it was not super manicured and it's quite small, but it had a few varieties of my favorite flower: HIBISCUS!!! For this reason, and the chickens walking around, I loved it.

Doug H.

The Queen Kapiolani Garden is located in the Kapiolani Regional Park, between Montsarrat, Paki and Leahi avenues in Waikiki, Oahu. The garden is also called 'Queen Kapiolani Rose and Hibiscus Garden' for its collections of those magnificent flowers. Hawaii is famous for its hibiscus, which was declared the state flower in 1988. This spectacular botanical garden features an outstanding collection of these sweet-smelling, colorful flowers, as well as a nice selection of roses. Opened in 1972, the garden and adjacent park once belonged to King David Kalakaua who donated the land for public use in 1877. He named the 133-acre park in honor of his wife, Queen Kapiolani.

Ben R.

Tiny but cute park near Kapi’olani Park and the zoo with an assortment of flora that will make you feel even more thankful to be in Hawaii. It is quite small, so much that you could extensively explore the entire garden in 5 minutes, but it is certainly a nice spot to stumble upon on your way to or from another destination. My favorite part is the little gazebo covered in vines and flowers in the center!

Jason R.

Queen Kapiolani Garden is a nice, lush little pocket park with great views of Diamond Head. It’s a peaceful spot to relax, take in the greenery, and enjoy a quiet break from the busier parts of Waikiki.

Ken K.

This quiet low key garden, which is situated adjacent to the well-known Kapiolani Park and behind the Honolulu Zoo, boasts a unique character of it's own. The approach to this garden is one of my favorite, roadway and walking paths, elegantly lined with Monkey Pod trees.

Today, May 28th, 2024, I woke up with a resolution. It began with an interesting thought along with a compelling set of questions, which I was intent upon investigating. So, Queen Kapi'olani is one of Hawai'I's famous, beloved queens. After all, a large, well-known park, which sits at the foot of Diamond Head, carries her name. And, adjacent to this park, is a less well-known, but beautiful garden, which is named after this locally beloved, popular queen. I believe, the queen would be honored to know of the vegetation and beautiful flowers, which adorn this quiet, relaxing, somewhat removed garden.

Cynthia S.

We love stopping by this gorgeous mature and lush garden everytime we are on the island of Oahu. It's definitely nostalgic for my husband and I, considering we first came here many years ago on our honeymoon. Views of Diamond Head surround the area. If you have been to Oahu, and not yet strolled through here, you are truly missing out. The garden even smells like paradise. Flowers and birds everywhere; even a wild chicken here and there too, alongside some of the most fascinating trees you will lay eyes on. Seriously, take some time out of your stay on this beautiful island, and go here. Literally smell the flowers along the way, and take in the clean fresh air. This garden never disappoints. 🌺

Ric L.

Queen Kapiʻolani Garden is a wonderful tropical garden near the zoo in Honolulu. The garden is well maintained with easy walking paths. There are many plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers to see.

On this visit, we spotted an Egret, and it was not shy. It seemed to follow us along our visit as though it were an old feathered friend.

Do yourself a favor and check out Queen Kapiʻolani Garden; visit for free, and you will not be disappointed!

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John T.

A rustic but still beautiful green space in the edge of the beach area. Local natural settings just comfortable to walk and sit and think. One of the many free space areas to enjoy.