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Diamond Head State Monument

Diamond Head Road And 18th Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Description: One of the most defining features of the skyline on Oahu is the Diamond Head State Monument, an impressive volcanic tuff cone. Not far from Honolulu’s resort hotels and beaches, the Diamond Head State Monument is one of ...Read More
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Diamond Head State Monument Reviews

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Diamond Head State Monument

  • 3 out of 5 stars by panda2 from California, California
  • January 7, 2006
Diamond Head State Monument
Quote: Diamond Head State Monument, Hawaii's most famous landmark, got its name from early sailors of the late 1700s or early 1800s who  mistakenly thought that the glistening calcite crystals inside the tuff rocks were diamonds.This military property is... Read the full Diamond Head State Monument review

From journal HNL

Diamond Head Crater Hike

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ndhender from Plainfield, Indiana
  • December 4, 2005
Quote: When we first arrived in Hawaii, we thought that Diamond Head was a mountain. But, after arriving to hike we realized it was actually a crater. We began the hike and were just trekking along for the first half, and then our calves started burning!!... Read the full Diamond Head State Monument review

From journal Hawaiian Honeymoon to Waikiki

Diamond Head

  • 5 out of 5 stars by rockmoss from Edmonton, Alberta
  • September 15, 2005
Diamond Head
Quote: This is a great hike that takes you up Diamond Head, and it features many steep pathways and about 280 steps. It is best to do this in the early morning, before it gets too hot. We started up at 8:30am and made it to the top in about a half-hour.... Read the full Diamond Head State Monument review

From journal Fun in Oahu

Diamond Head Lookout

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Stellaness from OC, California
  • July 24, 2005
Diamond Head Lookout
Quote: This lookout had a great view of the ocean. We went there just in time to see the sun set, and everything around us was lit a light pastel color. It was really beautiful.

From journal Winter Break in Hawaii

Diamond Head

  • 4 out of 5 stars by uyyek from Seattle, Washington
  • April 26, 2005
Quote: Originally named Laeahi, meaning "brow of the tuna" (look at it from a distance and use your imagination), by the ancient Hawaiians, the peak was named Diamond Head by British sailors in the 1800s who mistook the glimmer of light off the calcite... Read the full Diamond Head State Monument review

From journal The Spirit of Aloha

Diamond Head

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ongkenyong from Stamford, Connecticut
  • April 6, 2005
Diamond Head
Quote: It is an easy hike up to the top of Diamond Head, where you'll find one of the best views on the island. Bring water and a cap to provide relief from the sun. The only problem is that the hike can be tiring, and those less fit should set aside more... Read the full Diamond Head State Monument review

From journal 6 days in Oahu

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Diamond Head State Monument

  • 5 out of 5 stars by not2creative from Leesburg, Virginia
  • January 28, 2005
Diamond Head State Monument
Quote: Diamond Head was named by English sailors who found calcite crystals in the rocks and thought they were diamonds (sorry, no diamonds here). Bring plenty of water--I can't stress that enough. The temperature here is hotter than at the beach. The... Read the full Diamond Head State Monument review

From journal Honolulu 20 years later!

Diamond Head Crator

  • 4 out of 5 stars by puppie from Perris, California
  • October 2, 2004
Quote: Start's out just relaxed but gets harder as you start to climb. You must have great walking shoes on and lots of water and rag to wipe the sweat off! Beautiful view from the top, so it is well worth the hike!

From journal Down Memory Lane

Diamond Head Crater Hike

  • 1 out of 5 stars by UCLArocks from Los Angeles, California
  • September 24, 2004
Diamond Head Crater Hike
Quote: This is the one hike that all the tourists do, and I can't believe that's the case. I guess let's get the positives out of the way: people do it because there is a very nice view at the top. It's also very close to Waikiki, so it's convenient.... Read the full Diamond Head State Monument review

From journal Trying Not to Be Such a Tourist in Honolulu

Diamond Head Crater Hike

  • 4 out of 5 stars by svwoude from Portage, Michigan
  • August 20, 2003
Quote: Breathtaking views of the south coastline, and all of Waikiki. It is a stiff walk, with a series of swithbacks. Definitely not for everyone, but well worth it if you can do it.

From journal ALOHA HONOLULU