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Diamond Head Crater
Diamond Head Crater, Honolulu, HI 96815, USAAbout
Diamond Head Crater, to the south of Waikiki (head south to Monsarrat Avenue and turn right; Monsarrat becomes Diamond Head Road and leads to the turnoff for Diamond Head). One of the defining landmarks of Hawaii is this ancient volcanic crater which dominates over Waikiki. An observation deck at the top offers breathtaking views of the southern coast of Oahu - after driving through a short tunnel, you can hike up a 0.75 mile (1.1 km) trail from a parking lot in the crater to the rim, up a couple flights of stairs, through a tunnel (bring a flashlight) and an old coastal artillery to the summit. The hike is very popular and not difficult, but the climb can be a little much for the average couch potato (bring water).
