Where do you park for Diamond Head?
Car: There is limited parking inside Diamond Head Crater, which costs $10 per car. There are also a few parking spots just outside the crater, which are free (but hard to get). Bus: Take Bus 23 from Waikīkī to the Diamond Head Monument stop, then walk inside the crater.
Can you drive to Diamond Head crater?
To get to the Crater you can walk, ride a bike, drive or take The Bus. The road into the Park starts at Diamond Head Road just west of 18th Ave. and there is a bus stop right next to it.
Is Diamond Head State Park free?
Non-resident visitors will be required to pay for both entry and parking….Diamond Head State Monument.
| Hours | OPEN DAILY 6:00 am to 4:00 pm Gates Close = 6:00 pm CLOSED: Christmas & New Years |
|---|---|
| Entrance Fee | *CREDIT CARD ONLY* Hawaii Residents = Free w/Hawaii ID or DL Non-Hawaii Residents = $5.00 Children 3 and under = Free |
Is Diamond Head open during Covid?
While Diamond Head State Monument normally is open 365 days of the year, COVID-19 has forced park officials to limit its hours of operations to Thursday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., although hikers in the park will be given until 6 p.m. before gates are closed.
Is Diamond Head a difficult hike?
Diamond Head Trail is one of the most rewarding Oahu hikes, offering amazing 360-degree views when you reach the top. Hiking Diamond Head might first appear to be a challenging all day climb, but this Oahu hiking trail can look deceiving, as it really only takes about 40 to 60 minutes to reach the 760-foot summit.
Can you take a bus to Diamond Head?
For public transit, you can take the bus from the corner of Kuhio and Paoakalani Avenues, two blocks east from Aston Waikiki Beach toward Diamond Head. Get off at the Diamond Head State Monument bus stop. See your route option here. As of 2018, bus fare is $2.75 – check current rates here.
How many stairs are in Diamond Head?
This is the first staircase you’ll encounter: 74 steps culminating in a tunnel. Everyone has to go through this tunnel to reach the summit. It’s 225 feet long—it only appears as if it has no end because the final few yards are around a bend.
Are there bathrooms at Diamond Head?
There are bathrooms and a water fountain at the entrance of the trail, but there aren’t any more accommodations along the trail. You will be glad you carried that bottle of water after you hike up that first set of stairs.
How long does it take to do Diamond Head?
Diamond Head Summit Trail
| Trail Length | 1.6 miles (round trip) |
|---|---|
| Time | 2 hours |
| Activity | Pedestrian |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Terrain | Hot, Dry, Slopes |
Does it cost to hike Diamond Head?
How much does it cost to hike Diamond Head? Entry to the visitor parking lot is $5 per car and pedestrians can enter for just $1 per person. If this is your first visit to Diamond Head, the self-guided audio tour is worth the $4 investment.
Can I walk to Diamond Head?
Known in Polynesian as Le’ahi, Diamond Head last erupted about 150,000 years ago and is thus safe to hike, and perhaps, almost mandatory. Luckily, walking to Diamond Head from Waikiki is fun, and fairly easy. Diamond Head hike hours are pretty broad, allowing for visits from early morning to late afternoon.
Do you have to pay to hike Diamond Head?
All State Parks will allow free entry and free parking for Hawaii residents, including the Diamond Head State Monument. Out-of-state visitors will now pay $10 per vehicle and $5 for walk-ins, compared to $5 and $1 before the pandemic. Commercial entry fees for vans and tour buses are also going up.