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Diamond Head, USA

From series “Majestic and Spectacular Craters and Crater Lakes”
On the Oahu Island is still a world famous, one of the most visited on the Earth crater - Diamond Head. The crater of British seafarers, who have disembarked on the coast near the crater in the 19th century, has received the 'more brilliant' name. In researching the crater, they have found the numerous calcite crystals, which they first thought of as diamonds. Today, the majestic crater is a landmark of the Vaikiki district and is one of the most striking natural attractions in the world.

Diamond Head, USA Part of the crater is now used for land purposes. In a field of the crater are the antennas and locators. The other territory of the crater, not far from the popular health resort Honolulu, is open to the tourists and is considered an ideal place for hikes. The scientists suggest that Diamondhead is one of the oldest craters on the planet. Its age is about 200,000 years. For the last time, Diamondhead volcano erupted about 150,000 years ago.

During the research of the crater the curious tourists can see an interesting historical sight, Ruger Fort. This was the first US military garrison in Hawaii. After more than a century, some elements of the military buildings and even the secret tunnels created by the crater walls have been preserved in the crater. The volcanic crater is also popular with fans of the 'Lost' series, which was shot near these picturesque places. Next - Rocas Bainbridge


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Diamond Head - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 1.03 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Hertz Rent a Car' is located in 1.95 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Chevron' in 1.67 km
Supermarket: 'Kapahlulu Stop & Shop' in 1.8 km
Parking: 'Softball Parking' in 0.85 km
Apotheek: 'Sandi C. Driskill, RPH' in 1.89 km
Police station: 'Civil Defense Division' in 1.67 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Park Restaurant Waikiki' in 0.99 km
Railway station: 'Varona Village Station' in 25 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Kahului Airport OGG - in 148 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Diamond Head

Lotus Honolulu

Located in 0 km from Diamond Head
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Rooms: 51
Fitted with free Wi-Fi, guest rooms all come with a cable TV, iPod dock and DVD player. Every room also includes either a balcony or a patio. A … More: photo, rates and booking
Waikiki Sunset Apartment

Located in 1 km from Diamond Head
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Rooms: 1
Offering a private balcony, this apartment provides free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a kitchen and an en suite bathroom at Waikiki Sunset Apartment. … More: photo, rates and booking
Aqua Waikiki Joy

Located in 2 km from Diamond Head
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Rooms: 55
A balcony and private spa bath are featured in each room and suite at Waikiki Joy. A seating area with flat-screen TV and tropical-themed décor is … More: photo, rates and booking
Two Level Penthouse Waikiki at Hawaiian Monarch

Located in 3 km from Diamond Head
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Rooms: 2
A full kitchen, a seating area, a washing machine and a clothing dryer are offered. Fresh linens and towels are also provided in the en suite … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Aliiolani Hale
7 km - Aliiolani Hale
In the downtown Honolulu at the King Street has placed the home of the Hawaii State Supreme Court. Originally it was built as a royal residence. It is surrounded with a marvellous tropical garden with palms and landscape compositions. The main outdoor decoration is the …
Koko
11 km - Koko
On the Hawaiian island of Oahu is the majestic Koko crater, which is surrounded by the huge tuffy funnel. The height of the funnel is about 196 meters. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the coast and looks fantastic. The scientists suspect that the crater has …
Haiku Stairs
15 km - Haiku Stairs
The unique natural sight with the romantic name 'staircase into the sky' will definitely please the hiking fans. 'Stairway to Heaven' - this is the name of the Haiku hiking trail, which is located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu and stretches through the complex …
Oahu Beaches
28 km - Oahu Beaches
Hawaii island Oahu is very much required by the followers of the beach recreation and the surfing fans. The coast of the island is considered very dangerous and treacherous. Every year the experienced athletes as well as the Amateursurfers are seriously injured. The …
Kaiolohia Wrecks
102 km - Kaiolohia Wrecks
Kaiolohia is a picturesque beach in the USA. This place is also known as a "Shipwreck beach". This beach you can find at the Lanai island. It is one of the most beautiful and attractive islands among Hawaii islands. Notwithstanding that fact that the beach isn’t used …
Manawaiopuna Falls
194 km - Manawaiopuna Falls
On the Hawaiian island of Kauai lies incredibly beautiful Manawaiopuna Falls, which is located in the central part of the island and is 105 meters high. Many travellers know this waterfall under the unofficial name – the Jurassic Falls. And all thanks to modern …

Top destination around Diamond Head - Honolulu

The name of Honolulu city means “the protected haven”. The city is located on the Oahu Island of the Hawaiian Archipelago. This is the capital of Hawaii State. According to the ratings this is the tenth largest city of the US and the only city of Hawaii Islands that looks like other US cities with its multiple shops, cities, restaurants, and China town. All airplanes from the mainland arrive to Honolulu. The main sight of Honolulu is the famous Waikiki Beach. Honolulu looks like a small rectangle that is limited by a long beach on south, Kapiolani Park on east and the blue ribbon of Ala Wai Canal on north.
Waikiki Beach is widely known because of its mild climate and good weather almost 365 days a year. The temperature here doesn’t fall below 18C and doesn’t rise above 28C. Approximately 90% of all hotels in the Hawaii Islands are located nearby this beach. At nighttime the center of Honolulu shines with numerous lights. This time belongs to restaurants and clubs; the city returns to life and its embankment attracts many people. Here you can also see youth entertaining on Harley Davidson bikes rented nearby.

Just like in any other capital, the center of Honolulu is the region around the residence of Hawaiian kings. The name of the palace is taken from eastern literature and is called “the palace of sky bird” or Iolani. This is also the only royal palace remained on the territory of the US. Polynesian Cultural Center is one more sight of the city. After attending this place you will feel like you have visited different parts of Polynesia – Samoa, Tahiti, the Marquesas Islands, New Zealand and Tonga Kingdom.
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