Diamond Head, HI, USA < change city >

"Directions to Diamond Head: From Waikiki go east along Kalakaua to the intersection with Monsarrat Avenue at the Honolulu Zoo corner. Turn left onto Monsarrat and proceed 1 ¼ miles until the road becomes Diamond Head Road. Follow this road for ¼ mile to the access road to the crater. Go through the tunnel into the interior of the crater and proceed to the designated parking area. Useful Information: * $1.00 addmission per person * $5.00 parking fee per car * Diamond Head Trail is 1 ¾ miles to the rim and takes about 1 ½ hours * Go early in the day to avoid the heat - there is NO shade! * Bring water and a flashlight (for the tunnel) * Bathrooms available at the trailhead"

"Enjoy a great workout hiking up Diamond Head."

"Many stairs, but great view of Honolulu!"

"This crater of an extinct volcano got its name when Western explorers mistook calcite crystals they found there for diamonds. The historic trail to the 761-foot summit starts inside the crater and is an easy, but steep, 45-minute hike to the top. Stay on the trail, wear appropriate footgear and sunscreen, take along water and bring a flashlight to light your way through the tunnels. Those who reach the summit are rewarded by a spectacular 360-degree view of O'ahu. The tunnel gates close promptly at 6p. Admission: USD1 per person, USD5 per vehicle."

"The beautiful Diamond Head. Climb up hundreds and hundreds of stairs... to see the amazing view from the top!"

"Hike up to the top & view the entire city of Honolulu"

"Hike about 3/4 mile uphill to see a beautiful panoramic view of the pacific ocean and Waikiki. Wear tennis shoes, sunscreen and bring water."

"Think 'Hawaii 5-0'!"

"Hike!"

"Great Short Hike, with a Fantastic view at the end!"

"For a great hike and amazing views"

"Scenes and Attractions http://hawaiistateparks.org/parks/oahu/Index.cfm?park_id=15"

"Hike to the top, but not in high heels!"

"This offers beautiful views of Honolulu after a 30 minute easy hike to the top."

"Cost: $1 per person, $5 per vehicle. Open: Daily 6-6 -Diamond Head Trail is 1"

"Fun hike up Diamond Head. A must during your trip to Oahu!"

"Take a hike inside a Volcano and get a view of Hawaii like no other."

"Diamond Head looms large over the Waikiki. Actually named Le"

"Extinct Volcano Crater"

"Hike a "Volcano" - Although dormant for thousands of years, Diamond Head Crater still can provide some sense of tropical adventure. The hike is very easy, one mile up on a very well trodden path. Bring some water and wear sneakers and you'll be fine."

"This begins at 18th AVE in Hawaii. The bus will take you straight there and it is about a mile hike. Bring a flashlight, camera and water."

"Takes about an hour to climb, bring water and your camera!"

"Short 1 mile hike uphill. It gets a little steep at the end but the view from the top is amazing, be sure to bring lots of water and good walking shoes. It should be about 1.5 hours round trip."

"Less than 2 miles roundtrip, beautiful 360-degree views of Honolulu. Bring water and a flashlight!"

"The most famous volcanic crater in the world"

"Hours: Daily 6:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. Entrance Fee: $5.00 per car or $1 per person for pedestrians. Commercial vehicles fees: $10.00 cars/vans, $20 mini-buses, $40 buses Location: Off Diamond Head Road Between Makapu'u Avenue and 18th Avenue, Honolulu."

"Diamond Head Park - great hike that is short, ending with fantastic view."

"Panoramas from this 760-foot extinct volcanic peak, once used as a military fortification, extend from Waikiki and Honolulu in one direction and out to Koko Head in the other, with surfers and windsurfers scattered like confetti on the cresting waves below. This 360-degree perspective is a great orientation for first-time visitors. On a clear day, look to your left past Koko Head to glimpse the outlines of the islands of Maui and Moloka'i. To enter the park from Waikiki, take Kalakaua Avenue east, turn left at Monsarrat Avenue, head a mile up the hill, and look for a sign on the right. Drive through the tunnel to the inside of the crater. The ¾-mi trail to the top begins at the parking lot. New lighting inside the summit tunnel and a spiral staircase eases the way, but be aware that the hike to the crater is a strenuous upward climb; if you aren't in the habit of getting much exercise, this might not be for you. Take bottled water with you to ensure that you stay hydrated under the tropical sun. To beat the heat and the crowds, rise early and make the hike before 8 AM. As you walk, note the color of the vegetation; if the mountain is brown, Honolulu has been without significant rain for a while; but if the trees and undergrowth glow green, it's the wet season when rare Hawaiian marsh plants revive on the floor of the crater. Keep an eye on your watch if you're there at day's end, because the gates close promptly at 6. COST: $1 per person, $5 per vehicle. OPEN: Daily 6-6."