Diamond Head Cliffs Overlook
◊- foot of Diamond Head Crater,
ocean side; sunset views; looks 200' down to sandy beach; ocean vistas &
very scenic for photos; subject to onlookers; no shelter; free street
parking; *10 min. [Nov-Feb] See a video clip of this site in a new window: Click here
Diamond Head Beach
◊- foot of Diamond Head Crater,
ocean side; sunset
views; very limited parking; *5 min.
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Le'ahi Park- aka Diamond Head Park; slope of Diamond
Head, town side; sunset views; seawall, no beach; very popular for
weddings; no shelter; free parking a short walk away; *10 min. [Sep-Apr]
Paki Garden ◊- just 2 min. from Diamond
Head Crater; lots of flowers; arbor; lawn; shelter; restrooms; small parking
lot; *5 min.
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Waikiki Beach Gazebo
◊- in Waikiki - Diamond
Head end of main beaches; rock jetty; sunset views; sand beach either side;
popular for swimmers; metered parking.
No permit required. [Sep-Apr]
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Waikiki Beach Ft. DeRussy- in Waikiki behind the
Army Museum near Outrigger Reef Hotel; view of Diamond Head; very busy with beach users;
restrooms, shower & tables; concrete pier & jetty; pay parking not far.
No permit required.
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Ft. DeRussy/Hale Koa Beach - in Waikiki view of
Diamond Head; very busy with beach users; restrooms, shower; Hilton
pier; pay parking not far.
No permit required. See a video clip of this site in a new window: Click here
Waikiki Beach Helipad
◊- end of Waikiki Beach - Adjacent to the
Hilton Hawaiian Village; outstanding views of Diamond Head; town end of
Waikiki Beach at a rock jetty; limited sunset view; no restroom; sandy
beach & yacht basin nearby; free parking. Site of
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Hilton Lagoon
◊- end of Waikiki Beach - Adjacent to
the Hilton Hawaiian Village; limited sunset view; no restroom;; free
parking. See a video clip of this site in a new window: Click here
Magic Island
◊- across from Ala Moana
Shopping Center; sunset views; sand & rock
beaches; very popular for joggers & picnics; restrooms;
showers; no shelter; free parking
to 8 p.m. (not available on weekends);
*10 min. [Sep-Apr] See it on a
map. Favorite site for classic view
of Diamond Head. Wedding are performed on the grass, not the beach.
Not available on weekends.
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Ala Moana Beach- East end; Magic Island in distance;
West end is near commercial boat harbor; free & metered parking; *10
min. See a video clip of this site in a new window: Click here
Waterfront Park
◊- sunset views; popular for
weddings; seawall; restrooms; limited shelter; free parking; *15
min. [Sep-Apr] See a video clip of this site in a new window: Click here
Arizona Memorial Museum- lawn areas both inside &
out; very popular for visitors; free parking; restrooms; shelter; *25 min.
Shoreline Drop-off
◊- isolated
area; sunset views; picnic areas; no
shelter; free parking; restrooms; park closes 6:30 winter, 7:30 summer.
*35 min. See a video clip of this site in a new window: Click here
* Normaldrive time from Waikiki Hotels; allow
extra time during peak traffic hours. See the
MAP.
[Best time of the year to view sunset] in brackets. ◊ Favorite