Waimea Valley, Haleiwa

My wife and I visited the Waimea Valley botanical gardens back in mid-December. Although I don’t consider myself to be a person that is typically into flowers and plants, the botanical garden was stunningly beautiful and is a must see. The hike through the gardens was great exercise and every few feet there was an amazing flower or tree that we stopped to read about and/or take pictures of. Each bloom was more beautiful than the next and we were blown away throughout our 45 minute journey. The trail leads to a nice waterfall where a number a folks were swimming in the pool at the base of the falls. Also during our trip, there was a wedding taking place in a part of the garden which was such a picturesque setting. Overall the atmosphere was so serene and peaceful making this a very enjoyable experience for my wife and I. If you visit Oahu this botanical garden is definitely a must see.

Absolutely breathtaking views of the valley and flora of the island. I must've stopped every few steps just to take a photo of all the flowers and plants and wildlife roaming the area. Without a doubt this my favorite stop during my vacation. Everything growing is labeled so you know exactly what you're looking at. And believe me there is so much to see. Also I loved the explanations from the guides at the Hawaiian village huts. I wanted to learn more about life for natives to the island and the guides were so friendly and knowledgeable. I must've had a million questions and they explained everything perfectly. Please do not pass this place up! You can choose to walk or pay for a ride (cash only) but I promise you it's well worth exploring by walking. They also have restrooms along the paths and heading towards the waterfall they offer changing rooms if you want to swim in the watering hole as well as a place to get water and food (accepts card and cash).

This place is absolutely gorgeous, there is about 0.8 miles paved path up to a waterfall where one can swim. Life jackets are provided for free near the waterfall. It felt like a serene walk through nature and you learn about a lot of old Hawaiian culture. The pretty scenery makes this an excellent place for photos 😍

A MUST-SEE attraction in Oahu on the North Shore with waterfalls. This was my favorite activity!! Words can't describe the beautiful botanical gardens or the walk that leads up to the waterfalls that you can swim under and cool off with. Life jackets are provided. There's restrooms you can change into a bathing suit. This was picturesque perfect and shows off Oahu's beautiful tropical paradise. I spent a half day here slowly taking in all the beauty of nature. The waterfalls captivated me. Definitely add this to your to- do list even if your only in Oahu for a couple days island hopping. I stopped here and then went to Sunset Beach which is highly rated and right down the road from Waimea Valley.

Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, and so much history! Incredible place to visit for the whole family. Swimming in the waterfall was great; yes there are a lot of people, but everyone seemed pretty respectful and happy to share the falls for pics. Make sure to stop and make your own haku lei! Don't forget to bring cash to tip along the way!