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Diamond-Head
is probably the most easily recognizable landmark in Hawaii. Located on the southeast coast of the island of Oahu, Diamond Head is an extinct volcanic crater that rises above the Pacific Ocean at the end of Waikiki Beach. The name was given to the crater by British sailors in the 1800s who thought the calcite crystals in the lava rock looked like diamonds. Diamond Head has been extinct for 150,000 years and is 3,520 feet in diameter with a 760-foot summit. A hike to the summit is considered moderate in exertion and gives an unparalleled, stunning view of the entire west side of the island. Down below on Waikiki Beach, the "sun and fun capital of the world," activities include everything from swimming, surfing and snorkeling to horseback riding, golf and parasailing. The two-mile stretch of gleaming white sand of Waikiki Beach is usually always filled with people, and high rise hotels, condominiums and restaurants line the beach. Nightclubs, theater, shows and outdoor concerts can all be found here, as well. Diamond Head is near the Polynesian Cultural Center, Sea Life Park, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial.
Surrounding areas: Kahala, Hawaii (1.4 mi), Waikiki, Hawaii (2.6 mi), Honolulu, Hawaii (3.1 mi), Hawaii Kai, Hawaii (6.7 mi), Waimanalo, Hawaii (7.8 mi), Bellows Beach, Hawaii (8.9 mi), Kaneohe, Hawaii (9.9 mi)
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Diamond Head Vacation Rentals
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Diamond Head Hotels and Resorts
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| New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel | 2863 Kalakaua Ave | Honolulu, HI | | (808) 923-1555 | | Quality Hotel-queen Kapiolani Hotel | 150 Kapahulu Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.1 mi. | (808) 591-2235 | | Aston Waikiki Sunset | 229 Paoakalani Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.2 mi. | (808) 922-0511 | | Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki | 175 Paoakalani Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.2 mi. | (808) 922-3861 | | Ocean Tower Hotel At Waikiki Beach | 129 Paoakalani Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.2 mi. | (808) 687-7700 | | The Park Shore Hotel | 2586 Kalakaua Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.2 mi. | (808) 923-0411 | | Hawaiian Waikiki Beach Hotel | 2570 Kalakaua Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.3 mi. | (808) 922-2511 | | Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa | 2552 Kalakaua Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.3 mi. | (808) 921-5444 | | Aston Waikiki Beach Tower | 2470 Kalakaua Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.4 mi. | (808) 926-6400 | | Aston Waikiki Beachside Hotel | 2452 Kalakaua Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.4 mi. | (808) 922-7866 | | Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel | 2500 Kuhio Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.4 mi. | (808) 922-0811 | | Pacific Beach Hotel | 2490 Kalakaua Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.4 mi. | (800) 367-6060 | | Waikiki Resort Hotel | 2460 Koa Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.4 mi. | (808) 922-4911 | | Hyatt Regency Waikiki | 2424 Kalakaua Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.5 mi. | (808) 923-1234 | | Pacific Monarch Hotel | 2427 Kuhio Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.5 mi. | (808) 923-9805 | | Pacific Monarch | 142 Uluniu Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.5 mi. | (808) 923-9805 | | Aloha Surf Hotel | 444 Kanekapolei St | Honolulu, HI | 1.6 mi. | (808) 923-0222 | | Ohana Waikiki W | 2330 Kuhio Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.6 mi. | (800) 462-6262 | | Outrigger East | 150 Kaiulani Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.6 mi. | (800) 688-7444 | | Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel | 120 Kaiulani Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.6 mi. | (808) 922-5811 | | Aston Coral Reef Hotel | 2299 Kuhio Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.7 mi. | (808) 922-1262 | | Ilima Hotel | 445 Nohonani St | Honolulu, HI | 1.7 mi. | (800) 801-9366 | | Miramar At Waikiki | 2345 Kuhio Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.7 mi. | (808) 367-2303 | | Outrigger Waikiki | 2335 Kalakaua Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.7 mi. | (800) 688-7444 | | Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel | 2300 Kalakaua Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.7 mi. | (808) 922-4646 | | Island Colony | 445 Seaside Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.8 mi. | (808) 923-2345 | | Marc Island Colony Hotel | 445 Seaside Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.8 mi. | (808) 923-2345 | | Marine Surf Waikiki Hotel | 364 Seaside Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.8 mi. | (808) 923-0277 | | Royal Hawaiian Hotel | 2259 Kalakaua Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.8 mi. | (808) 923-7311 | | Halekulani | 2199 Kalia Rd | Honolulu, HI | 1.9 mi. | (808) 923-2311 | | Ohana Waikiki Malia | 2211 Kuhio Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.9 mi. | (800) 462-6262 | | Ohana Waikiki Surf E | 422 Royal Hawaiian Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.9 mi. | (800) 462-6262 | | Ohana Waikiki Surf | 2200 Kuhio Ave | Honolulu, HI | 1.9 mi. | (800) 462-6262 | | Ohana Waikiki Village | 240 Lewers St | Honolulu, HI | 1.9 mi. | (800) 462-6262 | | Outrigger Islander Waikiki | 270 Lewers St | Honolulu, HI | 1.9 mi. | (800) 688-7444 | | Waikiki Joy Hotel | 320 Lewers St | Honolulu, HI | 1.9 mi. | (808) 923-2300 | | Imperial Hawaii Resort | 205 Lewers St | Honolulu, HI | 2.0 mi. | (808) 347-2582 | | Kahala Manadarin Oriental | 5000 Kahala Ave | Honolulu, HI | 2.0 mi. | (808) 739-8888 | | Ohana Reef Lanais | 225 Saratoga Rd | Honolulu, HI | 2.0 mi. | (800) 462-6262 | | Ohana Reef Towers | 227 Lewers St | Honolulu, HI | 2.0 mi. | (800) 462-6262 |
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Diamond Head Weather & Climate
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Oahu has a tropical climate but with many variations within short distances on the island. This is because there are greater variations between elevations and coast exposures (leeward or windward) than in temperatures or seasons. The southern side of the island, near Honolulu and Waikiki Beach receives much less rainfall than the north and west (or leeward) sides. There are two mountain ranges that influence the climate of Oahu - both serve to block trade wind moisture from reaching the south and southwestern sides of the island, thus resulting in the drier climate. In the Waikiki area, yearly rainfall is 25 inches (with most of that occurring in November through March,) as compared to Manoa Valley, which is just a few miles away upland, and receives 158 inches. Overall, Oahu enjoys warm, balmy weather year round, with moderate humidity and no extremes.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
80°F |
64°F |
3.40 in. |
76°F |
| February |
81°F |
64°F |
2.41 in. |
76°F |
| March |
82°F |
66°F |
2.28 in. |
76°F |
| April |
83°F |
67°F |
1.38 in. |
76°F |
| May |
84°F |
68°F |
1.20 in. |
78°F |
| June |
86°F |
71°F |
0.72 in. |
79°F |
| July |
87°F |
72°F |
0.89 in. |
80°F |
| August |
88°F |
72°F |
0.59 in. |
80°F |
| September |
88°F |
72°F |
0.97 in. |
81°F |
| October |
86°F |
71°F |
2.05 in. |
81°F |
| November |
84°F |
69°F |
2.87 in. |
79°F |
| December |
82°F |
66°F |
3.47 in. |
77°F |
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Diamond Head Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Kalaeloa airport (JRF) located about 17 miles west of Diamond Head in Kapolei, Hawaii and the Lanai airport (LNY) located approximately 64 miles southeast of Diamond Head in Lanai City, Hawaii.
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Diamond Head Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Hawaiian Waterworks | Ewa Beach | HI | 13.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Ala Wai Golf Course | Oahu | HI | 1.5 mi. | | | Pali Golf Course | Oahu | HI | 7.9 mi. | | | Pearl Country Club | Oahu | HI | 12.1 mi. | | | West Loch Golf Course | Oahu | HI | 15.8 mi. | | | Waikele Golf Club | Oahu | HI | 16.2 mi. | | | Ewa Villages Golf Course | Oahu | HI | 16.3 mi. | | | Mililani Golf Course | Oahu | HI | 19.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Honolulu Stadium State Park | | HI | 1.8 mi. | | | Sand Island State Park | | HI | 5.2 mi. | | | Keaiwa Heiau State Park | | HI | 10.9 mi. | | | He‘eia State Park | | HI | 12.0 mi. | | | Kahana Valley State Park | | HI | 18.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park | Honolulu | HI | 4.3 mi. | (History) | | Hawaii Museum of Flying | Honolulu | HI | 4.3 mi. | (Technology) | | Contemporary Museum | Honolulu | HI | 4.3 mi. | (Art) | | Honolulu Academy of Art | Honolulu | HI | 4.3 mi. | (Art) | | Bishop Museum | Honolulu | HI | 4.3 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Waikiki Aquarium | Waikiki | HI | 2.6 mi. | | | Honolulu Zoo | Honolulu | HI | 4.3 mi. | |
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