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Activity Diamond Head, Oahu

Diamond Head State Monument

An activity in Diamond Head, Oahu, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Diamond Head State Monument in Diamond Head, Oahu
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Why go

Steep 1.6-mile round-trip trail up a volcanic crater rim with views over Waikiki.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Oahu, alongside 4 places to eat, 3 outdoor spots and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Diamond Head State Monument, 0.2 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Diamond Head
Price
$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Oahu. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Diamond Head State Monument

    Volcanic crater above Waikiki with a steep 0.8-mile trail to old military bunkers on the rim.

    Outdoors · Waikiki · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Rainbow Drive-In

    Plate-lunch drive-in near Kapiolani Park open since 1961, serving loco moco and mixed plates.

    Food · Waikiki · 1.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Leonard's Bakery

    Honolulu institution since 1952 frying hot, sugar-rolled Portuguese malasadas.

    Food · 1.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Leonard's Bakery

    Kapahulu bakery open since 1952 that made the Portuguese malasada a Honolulu staple.

    Food · Waikiki · 1.6 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian

    Beachfront bar at the pink 1927 Royal Hawaiian for a sunset mai tai.

    Drinks · 1.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Royal Hawaiian Hotel

    Pink 1927 Spanish-Moorish hotel on Waikiki Beach, with gardens and a beachfront bar open to visitors.

    Sight · Waikiki · 1.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Diamond Head State Monument is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Oahu

Diamond Head State Monument is our only activity pick in Oahu; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Oahu guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Oahu run from 74°F in February to 81°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Diamond Head State Monument itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Oahu from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Oahu weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Coordinates
21.26380, -157.80409
Destination
Oahu, Hawaii

Diamond Head State Monument: quick answers

How much time do you need at Diamond Head State Monument?

Plan on about 2 hours at Diamond Head State Monument. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Diamond Head State Monument?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Non-residents must reserve an entry slot online; go at the first slot to beat heat.

Where is Diamond Head State Monument?

Diamond Head State Monument is at Honolulu, HI 96815, USA, in Diamond Head. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Diamond Head State Monument?

Diamond Head State Monument appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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