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Diamond Head Hawaii

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Diamond Head is a volcanic crater located on the southeast coast of Oahu, Hawaii, just past Waikiki. From Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head can be seen rising from the ocean to its 760-foot summit.

The road from Waikiki to Kahala, the Diamond Head Road, offers several scenic lookout points along the way. The Diamond Head Lighthouse is located near the road. You can see it, but there is no path to the lighthouse from the road. The best view of the lighthouse is from the top of Diamond Head.

The hike up Diamond Head is easy to moderate and takes about 1.5 hours. At times it is quite steep, especially near the two sets of stairs. Since there is an unlit tunnel along the way, it's a good idea to bring a flashlight. There is no shade, so wear plenty of sunscreen and bring drinking water.

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