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DIAMOND HEAD STATE MONUMENT

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2024
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2024

Crater of one kilometer in diameter, formed by an explosive volcanic eruption, located at the end of Waikiki in Honolulu.

Crater of one kilometer in diameter at the eastern end of Waikiki. Formed 300,000 years ago by an explosive volcanic eruption, it was given its name because, at the end of the 18th century, English sailors thought they had found diamonds there, but they were just crystals! Long before, Hawaiians had called it "Le'ahi", or "crown of fire", because the lava at the top of the mountain was used to guide boats out to sea, like a kind of natural lighthouse... Today, Diamond Head is above all the mountain that is inseparable from Waikiki, and can be seen from afar wherever you are on Waikiki beach.

The hike to the top: a must ! The summit of Diamond Head is reached after a moderate level hike of about 45 minutes and 1h30 to 2h round trip by taking your time (many steps, as well as a bottle of water because it is quickly hot). The view from the summit platforms on Honolulu and Waikiki is simply sublime. Unforgettable! To fully understand what you see on the trail, you can get an audio guide (for a fee) at the Diamond Head Visitor Center at the entrance but it is in English only.

Good to know. Since May 2022, access to the site is subject to a fee and must be booked online well in advance. You will have to choose a time slot of 1 hour if you are on foot, 2 hours if you are by car. Choose the morning for the heat. It is imperative to arrive within the first half hour of your time slot to enter.

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Visited in august 2024
spectaculaire
Magnifique randonnée. Plutôt courte même si la pente et les escaliers peuvent sembler raides. Pas besoin d'être particulièrement sportif pour accéder au sommet.
Comme précisé, il faut réserver son créneau sur internet. Pas de difficulté pour se garer.
La foule vous attend en haut. On joue des coudes pour prendre sa photo ( au demeurant magnifique) de Waikiki en contrebas.
vanille333
Visited in january 2022
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Belle vue sur Honolulu
Belle rando sur les hauteurs d’Honolulu. Les plus courageux peuvent monter à pied jusqu’à l’entrée du site. Le parking est petit et il n’est pas rare que les voitures attendent qu’une place se libère.
Attention, paiement 5$ par personne, uniquement par CB. No cash (peut être uniquement en raison de la crise sanitaire)
charlotteNC
Visited in may 2019
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Très jolie vue du sommet. Trail très populaire. À éviter quand il fait très chaud, n'oubliez pas votre bouteille d'eau. Accessible en bus depuis waikiki.
Visited in october 2018
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Le plus beau panorama d'Honolulu
Au risque de jouer la répétition… Une vue à couper le souffle, permettant de prendre la mesure de l'étendue de la ville et de son lien inaltérable avec les plages de sable fin. De là-haut, les buildings hérissent Waikiki à la façon d'une forêt de béton, offrant une rupture parfaite avec la nature luxuriante résistant encore aux portes de la ville. La marche jusqu'au sommet est aussi longue qu'agréable et le souvenir que vous en garderez vous semblera intemporel.
ZAZAMEX
Visited in october 2018
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vue magnifique
Quelle vue. La montée est raide mais cela en vaut le détour. Accessible depuis le centre en bus.

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