What makes it 88% Couple-Friendly: Couples get lush scenery, quiet benches, picnic tables, and photo-worthy ocean views for a relaxed 2-hour date; the only drawback is the steep entrance path, which some pairs might find tiring.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: This allows a self-guided walk, photo stops and a relaxed picnic without rushing.
Self-Guided Rainforest-to-Coast Walk:
Follow the paved 1-mile trail from the visitor center down to Onomea Bay.
Tip: Pause at ocean-view platforms and use benches to rest and enjoy the seascape.
Guided Onomea Valley Walking Tour:
Join the 2-hour Wednesday 10 am small-group tour to learn Hawaiian settler stories and find rare plants.
Tip: Book online in advance; tour includes water and insect repellent.
Picnic for Two:
Bring a light lunch to eat at shaded tables near coastal overlooks.
Tip: Pack a blanket and choose a bench with an ocean breeze.

Satish C S
A privately owned botanical garden with 2500 different species of plants here from all around the world and a 5 tier waterfalls. Nice place. Also has access to ocean bay. 32$ entry ticket.
Lynne Baker
My family and I hiked/walked this beautiful garden today. It is lush, awesomely maintained, and peaceful. The creators put decades of their lives into creating it from a wasteland site, all by hand. The paths are wonderfully maintained and the signage excellent. Do not bisit this island without a visit to Hawaii Botanical Garden 💞
David Henshaw
I don't know how to put into words how beautiful of place the botanical gardens is. From the advice of a friend we went right when it opened, and we paid for a guided tour. Im so glad we did both of those things. The paid tour was great because the guide was very knowledgeable and if we asked something he was a 100% sure of he had a tablet to look it up. As I said, we did the guided tour and the...
Y. M.
These photos are from first time we visited 7 years ago. So many beautiful flowers that we really enjoyed. 2nd time we went about 5 years ago, we didn’t see much of flowers. This time we went all the way from Kona, but decided not to visit bc entrance fee was $20 last time, and this time was $32 and no senior discount. Besides the price, you have to go stairways more than a mile! I have a recently...
Therese Howe
Yes, it’s worth the $27 kama’aina ticket if you’re a gardening or nature enthusiast - but you need to be able to make your way down sometimes steep trails on your own. You can use walking sticks or canes, but wheelchairs, scooters and crutches aren’t allowed in this Onomea Valley garden. You’ll make your way down winding and looping trails fringed by thousands of tropical and subtropical plant s...
Trade-wind season (Apr–Oct) often brings brief afternoon showers; start at opening (8:30 am) for drier trails. Winter months (Nov–Feb) can be wetter—carry a light rain jacket and insect repellent.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Admission (2 adults) | USD 64 |
| Bottled water | USD 8 |
| Snacks for picnic | USD 15 |
| Total Estimated | USD 87 |
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