Spirit Of Aloha Oceanfront Botanical Gardens

Spirit of Aloha Oceanfront Botanical Gardens is an unusual and beautiful attraction on Maui's North Shore — a private botanical garden perched above the ocean near Napili, offering both stunning tropical horticulture and dramatic Pacific Ocean views from the same vantage point.

For families, the oceanfront setting is the unique selling point. Most botanical gardens are landlocked; this one puts tropical flowers and ancient Hawaiian plants against an endless blue horizon, creating a backdrop for family photos that is genuinely hard to replicate anywhere else on the island. Kids who might resist a 'just a garden' visit are often won over by the combination of bright tropical colors, ocean wind, and the unexpected visual drama of the setting.

The gardens feature native Hawaiian plants, Polynesian-introduced species, and ornamental tropical plants, all maintained with evident care and pride. Paths wind through dense plantings with regular viewpoints over the ocean. The garden is fragrant, colorful, and immersive in a way that engages multiple senses.

Stroller access is limited — the terrain is not entirely flat and some paths have steps or inclines that make a stroller impractical. This is better suited for walking kids 2 and up who can navigate the paths independently with hand-holding.

Admission is charged; check the website for current rates before visiting. Open daily 9 AM to 5 PM, making it easy to slot into either a morning or afternoon itinerary. Combine with a swim at nearby Napili Bay — one of Maui's most beautiful and family-friendly beaches — for a full and varied day in the West Maui resort area.