Amelia Earhart Lookout O’ahu - The monument of women achievement in Hawaii
Amelia Earhart lookout is the highest point reachable on Diamond Head crater with no need of a hike. This beautiful lookout near Diamond Head State Monument overlooks the clear blue water. At the center is a memorial site for Amelia Earhart (1898-1939), She was the first women to have flown across the Atlantic Ocean in 1935.
Journey into the unknown
The beach is accessed by walking down a paved trail that is near three drive-in lookouts. The lookouts offer a panoramic view of the surroundings that is breathtaking. This cliff lookout on Diamond Head Crater just a few miles away from Waikiki Beach, giving visitors great views of surfers catching waves. Directly below, surfers can be seen hitting small to medium waves at one of the most legendary surf locations on Oahu. One would not be able to resist the urge of jumping straight to the azure strip of water down below.
What to keep in mind
There are no lifeguards, but the area is great fun to enjoy the sea if you are experienced. It does not provide very good conditions for swimming. Yet this spot still is very popular for surfing, windsurfing, snorkeling and fishing. Families will enjoy the swimming and snorkeling opportunities during their stay here. The beach sand here glitters in the sun and have a greenish hue. It provides a nice location for getting away from crowded picnic areas and also some very fantastic sightseeing. The lookout has a rocky beach. The location is fantastic for surfing, but when the swells are up, the waves can be quite high.
How to get to Amelia Earhart lookout
If you are travelling by personal vehicle, you can check up on GPS or map applications for the best route possible. Remember not to take small and sparsely inhabited roads lest no help can come in time in case of emergency. If you are taking a bus, find the route 14 bus for a direct trip to the location. Be sure to bring food and beverage with you cause there would be no shops in the vicinity of the lookout.
