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Tourism

Diamond Head is a defining feature of the view known to residents and tourists of Waikiki, and also a U.S. National Natural Monument. The volcanic tuff cone is a State Monument. While part of it is closed to the public and serves as a platform for antennas used by the U.S. government, the crater's proximity to Honolulu's resort hotels and beaches makes the rest of it a popular destination.

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Tourism

Diamond Head is an iconic landmark overlooking Honolulu, and is featured as a backdrop to Waikīkī in numerous movies and TV shows set in Hawaii.^[1] It is both a State Monument and, since 1968, a U.S. National Natural Landmark. While part of it is closed to the public and serves as a platform for antennas used by the U.S. government, a 0.8 mile trail open to tourists leads to the summit from the Visitors Center at the crater floor. Access to the trail for non-Hawaii residents requires reservation online beforehand and a small fee.^[2] The trail was originally built in 1908 as part of the U.S. Army Coastal Defense System. The trail rises 560 feet and includes a series of steep paths, stairs, and tunnels. At the summit are several bunkers which were used as a control station to direct artillery fire in case of war. The view from the top and its proximity to Honolulu's resort hotels and beaches makes the summit a popular tourist destination.