Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden

Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden is on my list of the top ten most beautiful nature places you can drive to.

Hoʻomaluhia means "to make a place of peace and tranquility."  This breathtaking gem was built in 1982 by the US Army Corps of Engineering to prevent flooding. 

There’s a lot to do here, you can even camp and fish.  There’s a nature trail by the Botanic Library that takes you to a lake. It’s open every day from 9 a.m–4 p.m with free entry.   

• More info: https://www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg.html?id=569:ho
• Map: https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/dpr/hbg_docs/HooGeneralMap.gif
• Address: 45-680 Luluku Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744