Great Vista views of the ocean. Free to park and take a bunch of snaps. Nice photo stop. Can walk up and down the road to get different parts of the coast. If youre into surfing you can watch surfers or follow one of the paths down to the shore to join. Just ask one of the many locals that are probably also there to catch the waves for more detailed directions.

Its pretty unbelievable. Its totally worth the short hike. There are railings along the way. The views are spectacular, and the weather is perfect.Theres zero chance of disappointment.

This is a MUST do if you are visiting the island of Oahu. Gorgeous views throughout the short 45-60 min round hike. Can be somewhat challenging depending on fitness level but there are plenty of rest areas which also have amazing views. Take your time, stay hydrated and soak up the scenery

$5 parking and there may be a line to wait for a spot, although the line moves pretty quick. Or if you can find parking before the tunnel you can pay $1 to walk in. If you go around noon there will be more parking spots because people are leaving for lunch. The walk up to summit is very easy, the summit view is amazing but its a very crowded tourist spot.

The steep climb is definitely worth it when you get to the top and take in the breathtaking views of Waikiki! You walk through a tunnel to get to the base of the Diamond Head. Pedestrians need to pay $1 for an entrance fee. Inside, theres also a pineapple truck selling amazing, fresh pineapple; dole whip; and much more!

Beautiful sunny day and the city finally opened up parking at the lookout.

Don’t know how easy I would classify the home but the views are worth it!

Difficult hike, but worth the view. Lots of other tourists, but didnt ruin the experience. Maps says. 8 mile walk, but it feels like much much longer because the incline is steep. Beautiful views worth the hike.

This was a pretty easy hike, but we came in the early morning when the dew makes everything a little slippery. Its very vertical. Theres one moment where you walk through a short tunnel. Not knowing how long it would be and not being able to see the light at the end of it made me a bit anxious and claustrophobic, but its very quick. Im just a worrier when it comes to not knowing.Once you get to the top, its beautiful. You can see for miles and its a view thats unlike any other. you can see all around from the ocean to the mountains.I saw some people wearing flip flops up to the top and I cant recommend that. You really need a good pair of tennis shoes to hike this comfortably. While it is somewhat paved, there are a lot of areas that are a little bumpy and one bad slip and you can scrape yourself up pretty good.Definitely worth checking out if youre in the area!!

Stunning views of the beach and hinterland.

So beautiful! You have beautiful views from all directions!

Very cool spot to walk and watch the surfers

What are the most beautiful places in the world for me. It is peaceful and serene and not many people especially in the morning except the locals exercising. You could also get a wonderful view of the regular surfers and there is a new paved path it was never there before so it makes it easier to get down to the beach. The surfing is definitely not for amateurs because it is rough and there are several wreaths in the area but one of the beautiful places. Also there is a lighthouse that you can see this also very beautiful.

Beautiful lookout spot in the daytime. It was easy to get a parking spot. Some surfers walked down from here to go surfing. Complete darkness at night.

This short 1hr hiking will get you a breathtaking view of the island. The trail is not paved so could be rough time to time and there are some steep stairs but anyone should be able to do it. $1 entrance fee is required per person (cash only).

Its a great view. Only 30 minutes hike to top, every second is worth it once you reach up the top. Try to be get there as soon as it opens at 6:00 am so you can see the Sun rising from the Sea. Lot of visitors at that time so grab the best seat where you can take lot of pictures. Make sure you wear good shoes due to rain hiking can get slipy and dangerous.

Incredible views from the top. Rather rough at times to during the hike but well worth it.

Outstanding scenery just outside Honolulu. Its just a quick drive from Honolulu. Well worth the drive for a quick pic or two.

Basically an overlook with a gorgeous veiw!!! Plenty of parking and a great photo op. I suspect for surfers this is a good spot (saw approx 10-12), but it looks like very treacherous trail(s) down to the beach. I would call them NOT maintened trails and there are big yellow signs that say DO NOT GO PAST WALL.

Scenic, pleasant, relaxing wonderful lookout place, with views of Honolulu, mountains, Diamond head park, Pacific Ocean etc. Worth to hike to this lookout, little strenuous but you wont regret. Definitely recommend this place. I would not recommend peep who have Knee joint arthritis or moderate back/spine problems, for everyone else, its a wonderful hike.

The Diamond Head lookout is absolutely amazing. The hike is not super difficult, but make sure to bring sunscreen, a hat and lots of water when youre hiking it (especially if its super hot out). At the top, you can see all of Waikiki along with so much else. Its really spectacular! You wont regret it!

Love, love, love it!!! Top of the world type of place. Absolute must when in Oahu. It took us about half an hour to hike up, although be prepared for an hour/hour and a half (thats what they tell you at the entrance), depending on your speed and how crowded the hike is. Bring lots of water and sunscreen! Make sure you have plenty of time to enjoy the views - there are couple of different lookouts and the views are just breathtaking. For $1 entrance fee you will get beautiful panoramic view of Waikiki, which is pretty much the same from helicopter, which costs couple hundred :) The park opens at 6am and closes at 6pm so be sure to come early! Also, if you are claustrophobic - dont go by yourself! In couple of places the tunnels get really narrow and this might feel uncomfortable.

It is a well maintained hike but it is really crowded at times. We also have to pay to hike diamond head which really is not worth it.

We went here 8ish and it wasnt busy at all. This place requires hiking and so many stairs. Be prepared for it. But, view is amazing

Nice spot for a quick stop on the road. Amazing scenery!

This is a must see when you visit, Honolulu. We took the Waikiki Trolley there, which made the experience extra amazing.

Best cliffs. Much wow. Much wind. Very safe.

I love diamond head and by the looks of my pictures Im the diamond.

Stunning view, especially for sunrises! If there was a restroom on site, I would come more often

After hiking up the summit of Diamond Head Crater twice, this does not seem to do justice. Its a quiet little spot, I guess it is missed by a lot of people. Maybe because of the towering crater with way better views.

Easy even ground hike with railings and stairs. Beautiful view from the top but it’s super hot! I suggest buying shave ice

Easy hike. Took an hour to come back. Try to go there early as possible, small parking lot which cost $5 per vehicle

Views just a few 100ft west at Amelia Earharts Marker is GORGEOUS

Great little spot for sunrises in winter months! Good surfing down below.

I was too tired to actually hike through Diamond Head, but this was a fun spot to see out the ocean and the surfers. Some unofficial trails can get you down to the beach too.

Incredible view of the Honolulu coastline. Went there at 6:00am when the sun was rising, it seemed like a tradition by many to sit there peacefully and watch the sunrise. Dozens of surfers greeted the waves in the near dark. Really great experience, but there were some very persistent flies that buzzed around us and some red ants that crawled (but didn’t bite).

Great easy hike and a nice view to boot

There is a good view in this beach, and good for surfing.

Long walk with little shade. Steep in some spots, wear real shoes. It gets crowded. Near the top after the first tunnel go left for an easier climb.

Beautiful view!

Easy, paved hike to gorgeous views. Gets really crowded for that reason, but its an Oahu must-see.

The view is great

Surfs up below picturesque views of surf n diamondhead lighthouse

I was trying the new pixel 3xl camera with the night sight filter. It takes night pics with no flash. View looks to be a good day time stop as youre traveling the island.

Good View Point

Easy hike, great views

The view was very awesome

I know it is not stroller friendly but my husband brought the stroller and i carried the 14-month-old baby all the way to the too!

Great view away from all the tourists.

Amazing views, great views at sunrise.

Easy hike with elevation . Truly 360 views of Waikiki and Honolulu .Truly one of America’s popular hike & look out spot . It offers some challenge and fun with great pictures

The highlight of my trip to O’ahu! It was absolutely packed once we got on the trail, which made it tricky, but for the most part it flowed well. I love that there are so many spots where you can look out. The path is mostly uneven, good shoes are a must. Take the no-stairs route, it is still tiring, but not so much that you can’t enjoy the scenery. The stair path is dark and enclosed, and doesn’t have much of a view.

Come here at sunrise in the winter. Or anytime really and check out the waves and the views.

Beautiful..favorite spot so far...the view is amazing

Beautiful views. Hike isnt awful but make sure you are prepared...shoes, water, sunscreen.

Cute age appropriate men to watch over late evening din din with a good friend on the catch up. renewed my faith on being somewhat attracted to the opposite sex.

Nothing special. Just a tourist attraction.

The Drive besides diamond head and the view is just amazing.

A very nice lookout point, that offers sweeping views below and far beyond.

Beautiful place. Not so hard trail. Everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery if you can walk/hike for good 30 min. recommend to everyone!

I went at 10:30pm, so the view was dark, but yet extremely calming. The smell of the ocean was amazing at this time. I suggest this place if anyone is looking to put their mind at ease, or if theyre stressing out, come here and take a deep breath.

The views were amazing. I am not sure if this is supposed to be Diamond Head Lookout or Diamond Head State Park. We enjoyed the hike to the top and all of the history.

Definitely worth the hike up the trail, as the view is awesome. Make sure you have decent walking shoes as the trail is uneven and steep. But well worth the hour hike as you get a wonderful view of Waikiki.

Beautiful scenery anytime of day!

Some trees in the way, but some good spots to catch the sun rise...

Beautiful views, nice parking. Walk along the road is shaded. Theres a paved walkway going down the side of the mountain to the beach. Be prepared for a steep walk back up!

Amazing Hiking experience with breathtaking views and really delicious pineapple smoothies made on site and handed to you in a pineapple!

How can you not love it? Saw 2 whales breaching!!!

Ok, you can see surfers. And beach and ocean. Maybe trails that go somewhere interesting, I dont know.

Easy hike to the top. I would stay here for hours watching the beautiful landscape... Love this place.

Its a nice overlook. Great for taking pictures. Not so great (atleast today) for drone photography. It was too windy for my drone. The wind started blowing it away.

Great place to check out the ocean view, watch the sunrise or sunset(winter time), see whales(winter), stop to enjoy lunch with a view, etc...

Beautiful view

Breathtakingly beautiful! I could sit there for hours. Highly recommend!

The views from the top are much better. From this point, the angle is such that you can’t make out that it’s a crater.

Its so perfeck the sin rises

Diamond Head from a different perspective, below and the side. Interesting to walk to this area from Waikiki as you walk past some different homes.

Excellent little hike for a view of Waikiki. Parking and visitor numbers are well managed, but arriving early is recommended.Please respect the signage and help protect the cliffs from erosion!

Relatively easy hike if you want a view of Waikiki. The hike itself has a well-worn trail winding up Diamond Head with handrails. If you don’t like enclosed spaces, you might not appreciate the long, dark narrow tunnel near the top, but you can pass through it pretty quickly if you don’t have slow pokes in front of you. The top itself can be crowded with tourists getting their selfies. It’s a tiered concrete platform surrounded by railings so a couple dozen or so people can fit somewhat comfortably there. Thankfully, most people know to move along. There are other places besides the very top that make for good photos.

During our tour of Honolulu, we stopped at the Diamond Head (Lē‘ahi) lookout, on the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline.Diamond Head is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history, the Monument is on 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater.A broad, saucer-shaped crater formed 300,000 years ago during a single, explosive eruption that sent ash and fine particles in the air.Materials settled, cemented together into a rock called tuff, creating the crater, visible from the trail in the park.From the lookout we could see all Honolulu, Waikiki Diamond Head and the gorgeous beach below...Dont miss it, worth every second you get to spend there!

Great surf spot check.

This was a great place to witness the blood moon lunar eclipse.

Great view. Relaxing place to visit.

This is the best lookout ever! Excellent photos from here! Plus the hike is worth it.

Terrific spot with a great view. There are some paths that lead to the beach below which is pretty private and sometimes nude bathers are there.

Fantastic views! But get there really early to get a park!

Easy hike - saw kids as young as five and a couple in their 60s, maybe even older at the peak. Got a great 360 view of Honolulu.

Great place to see the island! Did a bike run down the mountain and it was amazing!!! Lush rainforest and fruit everywhere!

Its well maintained BECAUSE you have to pay a dollar per head to enter the park. We arrived mid morning and the parking lot was full. There was a line of cars waiting for others to leave so they could park. We just went back down to the farmers market lot and parked for free, then hiked up. We saw people still waiting in line for a spot when we returned a half hour later.There are always people climbing over the Do not climb over signs, which destroys the look of the summit. Some pathetic people have left their trash at the top or along the trail.Ive always been enchanted by Diamond Head and knew Id never go there. But we made it to Oahu and had to make the hike. Im 60 and not in the best shape, so I went slowly, stopping when I needed to at wide spots in the trail. It took 35 minutes to hike up. It took 25 to waltz down. Thats from the car at the distant parking lot.Take water. Take water. Take water. Perhaps some protein like cheese sticks and lunch meat. Im bald and I wore a hat, which helped a great deal.Its worth doing to say you did it.

Great ocean lookout point.

Couldn’t find parking. Go early

Hawaii is full of natural beauty.

Must go place in Ohau, always check the timings before planning your hike. They wont allow any entry after 4PM. You will take minimum 2 hours for a round trip on this lookout and ull have the be good view of Honolulu & Waikiki from here. Suggested timing is morning, enough parking space is there.

Awesome view

Great view on the top. Too many people though.

Its a diamond in the rough .....

Easy to park, just be patient. Great views.

Magnificent views and storiesEasy to get toBeautiful

Its always nice to watch the surfers with my beautiful wife. Like the good old days.

Stop here if you can, the views are amazing!