DIAMOND HEAD / LĒʻAHI 🌋

Diamond Head is one of Honolulu’s most famous landmarks and one of the best viewpoints over Waikīkī.

The hike takes you up through the volcanic crater with steep paths, stairs and a tunnel before reaching panoramic views over Honolulu, Waikīkī and the Pacific Ocean.

The trail is around 2.6 km round trip and usually takes 1.5–2 hours.

📸 EXPLORER TIP
Go early in the morning.

It is cooler, usually less crowded and the light is better for photos over Waikīkī.

⏱️ GOOD TO KNOW
• Time needed: 1.5–2 hours
• Distance: 2.6 km round trip
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Best time: Early morning
• Bring: Water, sunscreen and good shoes
• Opening hours: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Reservation required for non-Hawaiʻi residents
• Entry fee: $5 per person
• Parking: $10 per vehicle

💡 WHY VISIT
• Famous Waikīkī viewpoint
• Great panoramic ocean views
• Short but adventurous hike
• Volcanic landscape
• Historic military structures
• Excellent photo spot

💡 FUN FACTS
• Diamond Head is around 300,000 years old
• Its Hawaiian name is Lēʻahi
• The summit trail was built in 1908
• The area was once used for coastal defense
• The trail includes a tunnel and steep stair sections
• From the top you can see a large part of Oʻahu’s south coast

📍 LOCATION
Diamond Head State Monument
Honolulu, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi