Diamond Head Lighthouse
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travellight007
Gill, MA372 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Solo
It is on private property and you can only see it from the road. The Blue Line Trolley does not stop so you can take a quick picture.
Written September 23, 2023
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Pandy D
Sydney, Australia887 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
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From Waikiki Beach, the Lighthouse is about a 45min (mainly coastal) walk with beautiful beaches and residences along the way. The lighthouse is visible from the street but no public access. Wear good walking shoes as the path towards Diamond Head is a little rocky.
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From Waikiki Beach, the Lighthouse is about a 45min (mainly coastal) walk with beautiful beaches and residences along the way. The lighthouse is visible from the street but no public access. Wear good walking shoes as the path towards Diamond Head is a little rocky.
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Written July 11, 2022
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Virginia38,566 contributions
Mar. 2022
The Diamond Head Lighthouse is located on Diamond Head Road that encircles Diamond Head. The lighthouse is not open to the public but is easily visible from both Diamond Head Road and near the Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park. The white concrete structure stands 55-feet tall and has a red roof. Originally built in 1899 and rebuilt in 1917 due to cracks, the place serves as the home for the commander of the 14th coast guard district. I did some research and found that large bonfires were used to guide mariners ashore. Lighthouses were built on Oahu after shipwreck of two large ships in the 1800’s. The red light was visible for 17 nautical miles from the shoreline.
Written March 26, 2022
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therese235
Honolulu, HI9 contributions
Apr. 2020 • Couples
Clear day with sunshine and surf. Look out is incredible and free. You can hike down to beach and swim or surf! Downside there were not many open parking stall open.
Written April 14, 2020
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Edwin F
Calgary, Canada1,740 contributions
Jan. 2020
Stop and get some pictures of the lighthouse and the views as you go by. It is not open to the public so you can't go in.
Written February 18, 2020
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James S
Houston, TX182 contributions
Feb. 2019 • Couples
If you are going to Diamond Head, stop by the lighthouse for a few photos and set some shots of the ocean, too. The lighthouse is on private property.
Written May 7, 2019
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Karen C
St. John's, Canada3,130 contributions
Mar. 2019 • Couples
If you like lighthouses like I do, you'll want to stop and get a few photos of this one. There is a small parking lot (pull-off area) and from there you just need to hop over the stone wall and walk a very short trail so you can get unobstructed views of the lighthouse.
Written March 10, 2019
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MarineAir10
Vancouver, WA801 contributions
Jan. 2019 • Couples
The lighthouse is located on the south shore directly below Diamond Head and is a nice stop on a trip along the coast from Honolulu to the north shore. It is fully restored and offers some neat picture taking opportunities.
Written January 16, 2019
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ChristinaT06
Key Largo, FL94 contributions
Dec. 2018 • Couples
We were able to see the lighthouse from Diamondhead but didn't venture to the actual lighthouse grounds. The lighthouse is not open to the public.
Written December 27, 2018
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traveler19001900
32 contributions
Dec. 2018 • Friends
An easy walk from the downtown area. While the lighthouse is not open to the public, you can get great photos without going down to the beach. I’ve gone down onto the beach to take photos in previous years, but didn’t this year as it appeared there were lots of homeless individuals camping out.
Written December 18, 2018
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Aloha, walked up Diamond Head in June, not doing it again !!! how far from The Zoo would the walk be, see you in May Kia Ora from NZ
ChristinaT06
Key Largo, FL94 contributions
It's 2.4 miles from the zoo by car using the Google Maps app. For some reason it wouldn't calculate the distance for walking but it should be about the same.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Diamond Head Lighthouse:
- Diamond Head/Waikiki Tour (From C$264.99)
- Waikiki and Diamond Head Hoverboard Tour (From C$243.25)
- Shaxi Waikiki Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop Off (From C$110.93)
- Shaxi Sunrise Tour (From C$110.93)
- Diamond Head Hiking with Hotel Pickup and Short Waikiki Tour (From C$50.12)
- Hotels near Diamond Head Lighthouse:
- (1.38 km) Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
- (1.43 km) Kaimana Beach Hotel
- (2.18 km) The Beach Waikiki Boutique Hostel by ALOH
- (2.28 km) Hotel Renew
- (2.12 km) Queen Kapiolani Hotel
- Restaurants near Diamond Head Lighthouse:
- (1.51 km) South Shore Grill
- (1.42 km) Michel's At the Colony Surf
- (1.53 km) Diamond Head Market & Grill
- (1.48 km) Bogart's Cafe
- (1.51 km) Pioneer Saloon