Diamond Head

When is Hawaii it's a must see! Hiked it in the daytime, and also did a sunrise rise hike. Which was amazing to see the sunrise from the top of the Crater! Just magical! You do need to get reservations ahead of time online. It sells out rather quickly. Tickets are $5 for non residents, and free to residents of Hawaii. Hike isn't that difficult, but some of the terrain is rough and uneven. So wear the proper shoes. Bring a bottle of water..or there are vending machines to purchase one. A absolutely wonderful experience... With a magnificent view!! Gotta do it ⛰️

Hiking is not just about reaching a specific summit. It is about the journey itself, about the movement and the experience of nature. Every step is a pleasure, every new bend brings new surprises. Hiking is an adventure that never ceases to amaze us. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

This is hike has many switchbacks and it's a tough hike, but well worth it when you get to the top at around 725 ft above sea level, with Waikiki Beach and Honolulu down to the right of the ocean. 👍🏄👍

We had a great time visiting diamond head! We got a Lyft to take us to almost the entrance (there is a tunnel that switches which way traffic can go through so it’s easier to get dropped off before that). We showed our pre purchased tickets at the entrance and we were free to enter and stay as long as we wanted. The hike was definitely a little more intense than I was expecting, but not the hardest I’ve done! There were plenty of places/several viewpoints where you could stop for pictures, drink your water, and relax a bit before continuing on. Everyone was pretty friendly on the trail and respectful of the different athletic abilities. The view from the top was great! I’d say to try to get there a little earlier in the day because we were there around 11 and it was HOT!! Definitely worth the stop!

Absolutely do not do the sunrise hike. The park is not open to *anyone* until 6am. So everyone including pedestrians and cars wait much ahead of the trail (at the tunnel entrance) for the gates to open. There were at least 10 tour vans, each with 20-30 people, making this a hike with 300 people at 6am (even with reservations). It's completely monopolized by a single tour operator - Blue Wave Tours. It's a mad house at the top with limited space and everyone reaching the top for the sunrise views.

We absolutely loved hiking Diamond Head! The trail offers options for all adventure levels, from mild to wild, making it enjoyable for everyone. The park itself is really cool, and once you reach the top, the views of the crater, city, and ocean are simply stunning! There’s so much to explore at the summit, including learning about the historic pillboxes. A heads-up: booking is mandatory, and tickets sell out fast. If you’re driving, the best option is to book tickets that include parking inside the park, but these are very limited. If your ticket is hike-only, we recommend taking an Uber to the park gate as parking outside is very limited and extremely busy. No booking, no access – but trust us, it’s totally worth it! A must-visit in Honolulu!

Reserve ahead of time for parking! The parking at the trailhead must be reserved by time. There is a very small parking area before the one way cave. You can wait around for someone to leave. That parking is 10$ for 4h. You also need to make a reservation to enter the park even if just walking in. Was $5 each. The trail is nice, some paved areas. Also rocky areas but not bad. handrails almost the whole way. Lots of older folks and little kids so doable. Total of 247 stairs to the very top. There’s also a back way almost to the top with verticals stairs then a spiral staircase. Was nice bc shaded in a cave. Bring water, sunscreen and a hat. Water station, bathroom and visitor center at the bottom of the hike.

You can look around a whole Wikiki. At the end, you need to use steps to go to the top of the mountain. When you get the top, you feel refreshment.

When is Hawaii it's a must see! Hiked it in the daytime, and also did a sunrise rise hike. Which was amazing to see the sunrise from the top of the Crater! Just magical! You do need to get reservations ahead of time online. It sells out rather quickly. Tickets are $5 for non residents, and free to residents of Hawaii. Hike isn't that difficult, but some of the terrain is rough and uneven. So wear the proper shoes. Bring a bottle of water..or there are vending machines to purchase one. A absolutely wonderful experience... With a magnificent view!! Gotta do it ⛰️

Hiking is not just about reaching a specific summit. It is about the journey itself, about the movement and the experience of nature. Every step is a pleasure, every new bend brings new surprises. Hiking is an adventure that never ceases to amaze us. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

This is hike has many switchbacks and it's a tough hike, but well worth it when you get to the top at around 725 ft above sea level, with Waikiki Beach and Honolulu down to the right of the ocean. 👍🏄👍

We had a great time visiting diamond head! We got a Lyft to take us to almost the entrance (there is a tunnel that switches which way traffic can go through so it’s easier to get dropped off before that). We showed our pre purchased tickets at the entrance and we were free to enter and stay as long as we wanted. The hike was definitely a little more intense than I was expecting, but not the hardest I’ve done! There were plenty of places/several viewpoints where you could stop for pictures, drink your water, and relax a bit before continuing on. Everyone was pretty friendly on the trail and respectful of the different athletic abilities. The view from the top was great! I’d say to try to get there a little earlier in the day because we were there around 11 and it was HOT!! Definitely worth the stop!

Absolutely do not do the sunrise hike. The park is not open to *anyone* until 6am. So everyone including pedestrians and cars wait much ahead of the trail (at the tunnel entrance) for the gates to open. There were at least 10 tour vans, each with 20-30 people, making this a hike with 300 people at 6am (even with reservations). It's completely monopolized by a single tour operator - Blue Wave Tours. It's a mad house at the top with limited space and everyone reaching the top for the sunrise views.

We absolutely loved hiking Diamond Head! The trail offers options for all adventure levels, from mild to wild, making it enjoyable for everyone. The park itself is really cool, and once you reach the top, the views of the crater, city, and ocean are simply stunning! There’s so much to explore at the summit, including learning about the historic pillboxes. A heads-up: booking is mandatory, and tickets sell out fast. If you’re driving, the best option is to book tickets that include parking inside the park, but these are very limited. If your ticket is hike-only, we recommend taking an Uber to the park gate as parking outside is very limited and extremely busy. No booking, no access – but trust us, it’s totally worth it! A must-visit in Honolulu!

Reserve ahead of time for parking! The parking at the trailhead must be reserved by time. There is a very small parking area before the one way cave. You can wait around for someone to leave. That parking is 10$ for 4h. You also need to make a reservation to enter the park even if just walking in. Was $5 each. The trail is nice, some paved areas. Also rocky areas but not bad. handrails almost the whole way. Lots of older folks and little kids so doable. Total of 247 stairs to the very top. There’s also a back way almost to the top with verticals stairs then a spiral staircase. Was nice bc shaded in a cave. Bring water, sunscreen and a hat. Water station, bathroom and visitor center at the bottom of the hike.

You can look around a whole Wikiki. At the end, you need to use steps to go to the top of the mountain. When you get the top, you feel refreshment.