The National Tropical Botanical Garden’s South Shore Visitor Center is in Koloa, on Kauaʻi’s south shore. Its grounds include ten acres of free-to-visit gardens, with tropical blooms and easy walking paths. For a closer look at Allerton or McBryde Garden, book a guided tour; some tours combine a bus ride with walking and cover the land’s history and plant life. Check the events calendar for the South Shore Aloha Market or a hula demonstration before you go.
The grounds around the visitor center
The South Shore Visitor Center is in Koloa and serves as the departure point for tours of Allerton and McBryde gardens. The grounds around the center cover ten acres and are free to visit. Their paths give you a chance to see tropical blooms without booking a garden tour.
For more context on the gardens and their plants, book a guided tour. Tours leave from the visitor center and cover different subjects, including behind-the-scenes visits and sunset or twilight outings. Some combine a bus ride with walking.
Events and demonstrations
The South Shore Aloha Market and hula demonstrations are among the events held at the visitor center. Check what is scheduled before your visit. A free hula demonstration is listed for Thursdays at 12:30 PM.
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Is the visitor center garden free?
The ten acres around the visitor center are free to visit. Tours of Allerton and McBryde gardens require payment.
Where do tours of Allerton and McBryde gardens start?
Tours leave from the South Shore Visitor Center in Koloa. Booking online in advance is recommended.
When is the free hula demonstration?
It is listed for Thursdays at 12:30 PM. Check the schedule before your visit.
