Honolulu, HI
Diamond Head (Lēʻahi) Summit, Diamond Head State Monument
With visitors to the park exceeding 3,000 people per day, Diamond Head is one of the most popular and heavily visited destinations in the state.
- Getting in
- Entry and parking reservations are required for non-residents and sell out — a date can be impossible without one. Hawaii DLNR: "Entry and parking reservations required for non-residents (as of May 12th, 2022), plan accordingly." (https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/oahu/diamond-head-state-monument/). Park hours 6:00 am to 6:00 pm daily; last entry 4:30 pm for the 4:00 pm reservation.
How private it is
We haven’t rated privacy here yet.
If the weather turns: Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Lookout, Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline
Where to eat, drink and stay nearby
The moment is the fixed point; these are the hours either side of it. Real places in Honolulu, drawn from our destination catalog — not ranked, not sponsored, and not described by anything other than the catalog’s own words.
Dinner after
Senia
Modern Hawaiian · $$$$
Chef-driven tasting menus blending Hawaiian ingredients with French technique.
Marukame Udon
Japanese · $
Fresh handmade udon noodles with a line out the door — worth every minute.
Helena's Hawaiian Food
Hawaiian · $
James Beard-winning spot for lau lau, pipikaula, and kalua pig.
A quiet drink
Bar Leather Apron
speakeasy · $$$
Award-winning cocktail bar hidden behind a nondescript door — world-class mixology.
The Tchin Tchin Bar
wine-bar · $$$
Intimate natural wine bar in Chinatown with curated small plates.
Where to stay
The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
boutique-hotel
Retro-cool boutique hotel with a social pool and excellent lobby bar.
Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort
resort
Beachfront resort right on Waikiki with ocean-view rooms and Duke's on-site.
The morning after
North Shore Surf Lessons
beach
Learn to surf on legendary North Shore waves with pro instructors.
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling
beach
Pristine coral reef snorkeling in a protected marine sanctuary.
Shows the city and roughly when to keep free. Never the place, and never the word.
Source: dlnr.hawaii.gov · confirmed 2026-08-06. Places change — check before you build a trip you cannot move.