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Diamond Head State Monument - The popular Hawaii State Park

Diamond Head's (L'ahi) distinctive profile dominates the eastern end of Waikiki's shoreline. The most well-known monument in Hawaii is renowned for its historic hiking path, breathtaking coastline vistas, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument covers an area of approximately 475 acres, encompassing the crater's core and surrounding slopes.

Diamond Head Summit Trail - The most amazing Oahu hike

The Diamond Head Trail is one of the most rewarding treks on Oahu, with incredible 360-degree vistas from the summit. While hiking up this mountain may seem to be a strenuous all-day endeavor, the 760-foot top is just around 40 to 60 minutes away.

Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park - Honolulu - O’ahu - Hawaii

Kuilei Cliffs, also known as Diamond Head Beach Park, is a lesser-known beach situated just outside of Waikk on the lower crater rim of Diamond Head. Sailors called this region in the nineteenth century after alleged diamond crystals discovered in the cliffs. Although the crystals were subsequently found to be ordinary calcite rather than expensive jewels, the moniker remained.