Diamond Head Beach Park

Waited in line for more than an hour to get it and we had the date of our reservation wrong. The staff was kind and helpful. It was very hot. Take water. Fun for kids and adults.

Basically this beach is the one in Honolulu for those interested in surfing or even geology. Diamond Head Beach Park is located a little more than a mile from the Waikiki tourist crowds, and idiots. It may not be as photogenic as that one, but it still has some good scenery. Hard to get to because the roads are narrow. There's also not much room for parking. A few things to know before going here. It's not as popular as a place for tourists. This is of course located close to the famous Diamond Head crater, but this beach is much more uninteresting. Crazy thing is there's no bathrooms. Imagine a beach with no changing stations or any facilities whatsoever. Actually isn't that big of a park at two acres. The swimming isn't good because there's a coral reef that gets in the way, but it's a better place for snorkeling and surfing according to those who come here. Come to this more remotely located beach to have fun away from crowds. It's a pretty narrow beach so it's not for laying around and hanging. This is located next to the sea cliffs between Beach Road and the Diamond Head Lighthouse.

This is a huge park it wraps around the end of the coast of Waikiki Beach. It makes a huge circle. This park has plenty of beaches and trees to have a picnic. There are people out walking their dogs. There are bathrooms on opposite ends of the park. There's parking around the outside of the park and in a few areas. There is parking stalls. The park is big enough. If you don't wanna hang around people, you can find a spot.

Another beautiful little slice of paradise! Warm, silky sand, refreshing waves, salty sea air, and, of course, the welcoming sun! Go early in the morning to enjoy more private moments with less crowds, and venture to the far right-side of the beach, past a small stretch of lava to enjoy a lovely unofficially clothing-optional area as well (if that's your thing) Truly gorgeous and breathtaking and overall! Be careful walking down the small trail to the beach though, a little steep

It's an easy moderate fast hike in my opinion! A VERY hot hike compared to the other ones I've been to on island. Highly recommend going right when they open in the mornings. I would give it a 5/5 if it wasn't so packed! But that's expected going to the most popular hike on Oahu. Nonetheless really fun, done in under an hour !

Another beautiful beach. Be sure to catch the sun rise. Grab a picnic and spend the day. The waves were not overwhelming when we were there. Nice views.

Gorgeous peaceful beach and park, wonderful place to come and watch the sunset, swim, relax and enjoy living In Hawaii.

Trail access to the park is heavily restricted until Fall of 2019 to do rock fall mitigation. Eastern entrance to the switch back trail is entirely closed to the public, and western access via Beach Road is partially restricted to local vehicles, but pedestrian traffic is allowed. For more information see the following city and county of Honolulu news release: http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-csd-menu/site-csd-sitearticles/1257-site-csd-news-2019-cat/33911-02-01-19-rockfall,-erosion-mitigation-project-beginning-at-kuilei-cliffs.htmlDiamond Head Beach Park/Kuilei Cliffs Park (is there any real distinction?) are a combination of a large open beach, an open shower to get the sand off, paved switchback trail down to the beach and a grassy open area above the cliffs. The park has decent summer waves for surfers, lots of open sandy areas, with excellent sunsets and decent sunrises. Lots of people fish from the shore, along with tourists and locals having beach picnics. Water is fairly calm near the shore and the sand is relatively fine, unlike parts of Cromwell's Beach further north. There's a fair amount of cover in the trees, but as always, wear sunscreen when you're at the beach.If you're lucky to be there during a good sunset, the lighthouse makes for spectacular photos. Beware of the homeless though as they've set up tents all over the area. No public bathrooms, but there is a fair amount of designated parking along the road.

I have lived in many places around the world from California, Oregon, Texas (twice), Australia, Hawaii, 3 times BUT, Hawaii is, by far, my favorite !!

Send one later never used before haven't been able to open yet going in two weeks will post whole tripe ratings then