Diamond Head

Diamond Head

Diamond Head is the name of a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu and known to Hawaiians as Lēʻahi.

Diamond Head is part of the system of cones, vents, and their associated eruption flows that are collectively known to geologists as the Honolulu Volcanic Series, eruptions from the Koʻolau Volcano that took place long after the volcano formed and had gone dormant.

Diamond Head is estimated to be about 200,000 years old and inactive for 150,000 years.

Location

Honolulu, Hawaii
USA

Getting There

Diamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone and a popular tourist destination located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. It is situated at the eastern end of Waikiki and overlooks the Pacific Ocean.

To get to Diamond Head, you can take a bus or drive a car. The bus ride takes around 30 minutes from Waikiki and costs about $2.50 one way. The bus route number is 23, and it stops at the Diamond Head Lookout parking lot.

If you're driving, you can follow Kalakaua Avenue and take a right onto Monsarrat Avenue. Follow the road until you see signs for Diamond Head State Monument. The entrance fee for Diamond Head State Monument is $5 per car or $1 per pedestrian.

Once you enter the park, there is a hiking trail that leads up to the summit of Diamond Head. The hike is about 1.6 miles round-trip and takes around 1-2 hours to complete, depending on your pace. The trail is steep and has uneven surfaces, so it's recommended to wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.

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