Foster Botanical Garden (Honolulu Botanical Gardens)

Located in downtown Honolulu, Foster Botanical Garden is the oldest botanical garden in Hawaii and a cornerstone of the city’s network of public gardens. Established in 1853, the garden spans nearly 14 acres and is renowned for its exceptional collection of mature tropical trees and plants from around the world. Visitors can explore shaded pathways and open lawns where towering palms are integrated throughout the landscape, contributing to a rich and layered tropical canopy. The garden’s long history has allowed many specimens to reach impressive size, creating a sense of scale and permanence rarely found in urban botanical settings. Surrounded by the city yet filled with lush greenery, Foster Botanical Garden offers a peaceful retreat where visitors can experience palms and tropical plant diversity in one of the most botanically rich regions in the United States.