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 ⛰️

We reserved the 10 AM to 12 PM slot and arrived at 10 AM. When booking, we added parking for an extra $10. At the parking lot entrance, we showed our reservation printout and were informed that we needed to leave by 12 PM. Since switching to a reservation system, parking has become more convenient. The food truck that used to sell ice cream was no longer there. It took my wife and me 40 minutes to hike up, with a total round-trip time of about 70 minutes. The trail isn’t difficult, so regular sneakers are enough, making it a great hike for families. At the summit, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Waikiki. I highly recommend visiting!

This was an amazing hike that offers even better views. I went there at around noon and there was very few people. The hike was very easy very little steep parts and almost all the trail are flat surfaces. It probably took around 20-30 minutes one way. At the top you can see the beautiful downtown Honolulu next to the most beautiful ocean ever. Totally recommend and would come back if I could.

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. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Beautiful park! Scaling to the Top is not for the faint hearted but it is doable! Go early, very Busy!

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 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!

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!