Standing over 700 feet above sea level, right at the ocean's edge, Diamond Head is located at the easternmost part of the Waikiki Beach area.
Hiking to the top of Diamond Head is a relatively hard endeavor for which hikers are rewarded with a magnificent 360-degree view of the entire Honolulu area.
Diamond Head Beach, at the foot of Diamond Head itself, offers good surfing and windsurfing conditions throughout most of the year.
Removed from the crowd, hotels near Diamond Head offer the unique mix of being very close to all the shopping and nightlife of Waikiki, while enjoying the Hawaiian sun in a calm environment.