Location: Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis
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Top 10 Nature & Parks in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Hawaii (HI)
The mere mention of Hawaii is enough to prompt visions of grass skirts and colorful cocktails with tiny umbrellas. While you will find some kitsch in Honolulu, you’ll also find art museums, bike paths, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Popular Waikiki Beach has soft sands and great surf. For majestic Oahu views scramble to the top of Diamond Head – a 350-acre volcanic crater. Historic structures like Iolani Palace and Ali'iolani Hale are worth a visit on a non-beach day.
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1. Makalei Beach Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By wegelagerer
Just a short walk from Waikiki this place has a little sand beach and lots of reef great for fishing, snorkeling or a simple lunch.
2. San Souci Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
A small, uncrowded beach located at the end of Waikiki beach near Diamond Head.
Reviewed By CAfoodandwinelover - Tracy, United States
Pass on by the mass of people at Wakakiki beach and check this wonderful place. Really nice grass area with picnic tables, very large and clean public bathrooms and a good place to swim, surf and snorkel. Because this beach curves away, you can get an amazing photo of Wakakiki beach and the hotel row and Diamond Head too. There are a lot of reasons why this is a local favorite. I saw so many tropical fish just standing in the water.
3. Diamond Head State Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23,500 reviews
A dormant volcano crater.
Reviewed By alp107
Great hike to do on Oahu! Try going early to miss the tourist runs ???? Great hike to do with kids and the whole family. Please note this is not a stroller-friendly hike. If by the time you get farther along the hike and don't feel like using the stairs (they're steep!), try the alternate (but longer) route of the ramp ways. Overall, this is a short hike with beautiful and great views of the south shoreline of Honolulu. Stay hydrated as this can be a dry climb up the half crater that is Diamond Head. ????
4. Kapiolani Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,105 reviews
Many of Hawaii’s alii (royalty) lived in Waikiki and King Kalakaua selected a 300-acre track of land at the base of Diamond Head for a public park in 1867. Today, it is a gathering place that thrives with walkers, runners, tennis enthusiasts and picnickers. Grab lunch on Kalakaua Avenue and enjoy it in one of the shaded picnic areas scattered around this colorful park.
Reviewed By RaringtoGo8 - Toronto, Canada
Can't miss this huge park right beneath Diamond Head. Favorite location for local festivals in sesason.. Soccer team practices and matches for the kiddies. Honolulu zoo is right here.
5. Sans Souci Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Located at the Diamond Head (east) end of Waikiki, this beach is disabled accessible.
Reviewed By brocdog - Santa Cruz, United States
Great little beach just on the other side of the zoo from the main part of Waikiki beach. While certainly not undiscovered, the beach is definitely less crowded than those on the main Waikiki beach, and there is more of a local/family vibe. Sandy ocean floor and fairly shallow water makes for nice swimming, and there is a reef that starts around 20-30 yards out, extending across most of the beach, where you can see some nice fish. We snorkeled twice here, and one time was so-so, while the other was actually pretty decent— just depends on the waves/sediment factor. A Hawaiian monk seal had hauled out onto the beach the second morning we were here, so there’s a chance to see some wildlife.
6. Kaimana Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By Studyhardallday - Waianae, United States
I love this beach especially strolling along the front of the war museum and strolling and taking a walk along the back of the Waikiki aquarium (-:
7. Queen's Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By beachbumoasis - Southaven, United States
Beaches are my ????. Clear beautiful water. Nice waves to enjoy. Great for snorkeling. There’s a lagoon for small children or for wading. Not too crowded like Waikiki Beach. There’s a shower and bathroom near by. Two volleyball nets close by as well.
8. Diamond Head Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Ssj1031 - Oahu, United States
Just finished this hike, about 7,500 steps and 700 ft elevation. Not for older folks with breathing/heart issues. Not for babies/strollers Most of the hike is gradual sidewalks but there are definitely long periods of steep steps, steep rough slippery rocky terrain. Many places to stop and rest along the way. There is a bathroom/refreshment area about 2/3 into the park. It’s the only bathroom. Pretty clean given it’s a park. $5/person admission (when walking). You can take backpacks without issue. Can drive until the bathroom with fee for parking. Metal railings are present along the entire hike parts to help you out. Again, would not recommend if you have heart/pulmonary/respiratory/asthma. An elderly lady had to be life flighted out near the top. Unknown reason. There’s also a tunnel, open at both ends, so beware to claustrophobics. Wear shoes and socks, not sandals. Bring binoculars, hats, sunglasses, hiking sticks, and your camera. Might sprinkle a little. Amazing, once in a lifetime views at the top. Not very windy so can get hot. Highly highly recommend. Many kids (3+) completed climb with rest along the way. Took us anoint 2-3 hours end to end. We did this on Saturday am, first went to KCC farmers market (not bad, majority local produce, some hot treats and food. Can’t eat on grounds. Not huge by any means, nice people. They take Apple Pay/cards). Must see!!
9. Waikiki Gateway Park
10. Diamond Head Crater Hike
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Jassy147 - Sydney, Australia
Lovely hike up to the top of Diamond head with incredible views of Waikiki. Not too intense most of the way but there is a steep flight of stairs right at the end before the top but totally worth the effort. The track is a bit uneven and is slippery when wet so take care if it does rain but nice to be cooled down as you walk. Also suggest you apply sunscreen, wear a hat and good supportive shoes and some water. Surprisingly my almost 4 year old hiked most of the way till we got to the stairs where we carried her up the rest of the way. I suggest doing it first thing in the morning as it gets very busy and it took us about 40 mins to get to the top. We also took the green line trolley as it was convenient and scenic way to get up. It was one of the highlights of my trip!
