Fodor's Expert Review Kula Botanical Gardens

This picturesque garden has assimilated itself naturally into its precipitous 8-acre habitat. Over 2,500 plants and trees fill the enchanted garden, including native koa (prized by woodworkers) and kukui (the state tree, a symbol of enlightenment). A flowing stream feeds into a koi pond, where nene and ducks meander, and a paved pathway—stroller- and wheelchair-friendly—winds throughout the grounds. The new carved tiki exhibit, aviary, and Jackson chameleon exhibit entertain the keiki (children).