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Hāʻena, Kauaʻi
We steward this ahupuaʻa, one of the most biodiverse valleys in Hawaiʻi, as our ancestors did before us. Limahuli is a puʻuhonua, a place of refuge, where Indigenous traditions and flourishing relationships continue today. Visit and step into our story of stewardship.
Limahuli Garden is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (8:30 am – 4:00 pm on Fridays). Last check-in with a reservation is 2:00 pm. The entrance gate will close at 2:15 pm.
Please note that our 0.75-mile (1.2 km) loop trail includes a 200-foot (60 m) incline and contains many sets of stairs.
Online reservations open 30 days in advance.
We are excited to share a refreshed self-guided experience for your visit to Limahuli Garden & Preserve, starting September 1st, 2026.
1. Upgraded Interpretive & Plant Signage: Explore our garden pathways with brand-new bilingual interpretive signage and plant markers in English and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.
2. Complimentary Visitor Map & Guide: Included free with the admission, our new fold-out map & guide features garden introduction and section overviews in both English and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi.
3. In-Depth Guidebook ($5): Packed with history, cultural context, details on rare and significant plants, and moʻolelo (stories and legends). It’s perfect for plant enthusiasts and those wanting to dive deeper into the heritage of the ahupuaʻa and beyond. Available as an online booking add-on or at the Visitor Center.
Online reservations are strongly encouraged to guarantee your parking spot. Guided tours require advanced reservations.
Shuttle guests can walk in anytime between 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM without a reservation. If you ride the North Shore Shuttle, show your pass at check-in to enjoy a $5 admission discount.
Step into our story of stewardship, where Indigenous traditions and flourishing relationships continue today. Make your way through this special place with our interpretive guide book.
Explore this timeless place with a small group as the interwoven stories of Hawaiian culture, biodiversity, and stewardship come to life. Reservations are required for guided tours. This tour is for 13 years and older.
Deepen your connection to ʻāina through the practice of lāʻau lapaʻau—the traditional Hawaiian use of plants for care and well-being.
For at least 1,500 years the Limahuli Valley has been a Hawaiian place. Today, Limahuli is one of of the last easily-accessible valleys with intact archaeological complexes, native forest, pristine stream, and the presence of the descendants of the valley’s original inhabitants caring for it.
