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Diamond Head Hiking: Self-Guided Audio Tour Honolulu, HI

Pacific Historic Parks • Diamond Head Visitor Center • Honolulu, HI 96815
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The Diamond Head Visitor Center, a small gift shop with racks of souvenirs out front and people walking to the left of it.
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Hike to the summit of Diamond Head Crater for unbeatable views overlooking Oahu’s shoreline. Perfect for all hikers, this self-guided audio tour with a four-color souvenir map will enrich your Diamond Head hiking experience. Dive into the rich history, culture, and wildlife on the trail to the 300,000-year-old volcanic crater tuff known to Hawaiians as Le’ahi.

up to 2 hrs 1 or more people

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  • A popular historic trail on a 300,000-year-old volcanic crater with breathtaking overlooking views of the Oahu shoreline.
  • A moderate 1.6-mile hike to the Diamond Head Summit. Allow 2 hours to complete the hike.
  • Fun for friends and the whole family, but please note the hike will involve a lot of stairs.
  • Includes a self-guided audio tour in several languages, a four-colored map, and a certificate.
  • The tour does not include park admission or parking fees. Admission is $5/person plus an additional $10 to park.
  • Parking spaces are limited, the best time to come is early morning from 7AM–8AM or after 11AM for slower traffic times.
  • Be sure to dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes, shorts, hat and sunscreen. Bring bottled water.
  • Diamond Head Visitor Center is open 7AM–3:30PM daily (closed Dec 24th, Dec 25th, and Jan 1st), last tour is at 2PM. Audio devices must be returned to the Visitor Center by 3:30PM.
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Diamond Head State Monument is one of Hawaii’s most recognized landmarks, and for decades visitors have hiked to the summit of Diamond Head to enjoy the breathtaking views of Oahu. Diamond Head State Monument is maintained by Hawaii’s State Parks and is a popular historic trail that offers a memorable Hawaiian adventure for the entire family.

Diamond Head crater is just minutes from Waikiki. This incredible self–guided audio tour comes with a four-color souvenir map guide and focuses on the history, legends, culture, geography, plant & animal life, music and scenery of the Diamond Head State Monument. Learn how ancient Hawaiians considered Diamond Head a sacred location and how the US Military used Diamond Head for their first line of defense on protecting Oahu southern shores during World War II.

The State of Hawaii’s Diamond Head Hiking Audio Tour is recommended to all visitors planning to hike to the Diamond Head summit. This incredible self-guided audio tour will provide you an enriching Diamond Head experience. Don’t just hike; get an insider Diamond Head Tour you will never forget!

The tours includes a free four-color map and audio guide for your hike to the Diamond Head summit, also available in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin.
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TravelingCaugheys
Wellesley, Massachusetts
"Highly Recommend Da Ferdinando for Positano Beach Experience"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed August 19, 2025 NEW
Honestly the best beach club and restaurant on Fornillo. We went there every day for 4 - 5 days. Great vibes, ability to get floats and paddle boards, staff is so friendly and not pretentious. The food is amazing. Music is also very on brand. Also great location to swim in clear waters on the Amalfi Coast as well as see grottos and the St. Mary rocks. Really reasonable beach chairs and a taxi that takes you back to Positano at 4 p.m. Highly recommend.
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517sarahy
San Diego, California
"Dog friendly, great beach club!"
TripAdvisor user rating 4.0 out of 5
Reviewed August 18, 2025 NEW
I chose this beach club because I’m traveling with a large dog, and they were the most welcoming. The staff was so nice, they brought my dog treats and water, and were generous with pets and affection. The food is solid, drinks are strong. We parked in the parcheggio above for 10 euro an hour. If you are traveling with your dog I recommend coming here!
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139ananyat
"Nice restaurant with great view"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed August 02, 2025 NEW
We came here for lunch and ordered the lobster pasta and one of the sandwiches. Staff were very friendly and attentitive. Great food. For dessert, we ordered the homemade apple pie (but it was more of an apple cake). It was still warm and lovely with the scoop of vanilla gelato that was served with it. Would visit again.
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550bronwyn
London, England
"The lunch was as spectacular as the view"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed July 09, 2025
We enjoyed our lunch at Da Ferdinando's so much that we went back the next day and ordered the same again! The seafood fantasy was as advertised—a fantasy. The lobster pasta was equally impressive. With such an enviable position on the beach in Positano, you might assume that the service or quality would play second fiddle to the view. You would be wrong. The food was delicious, the service efficient, and the ambience of this family-run restaurant was relaxed and friendly. And what of the view? Beautiful, of course.
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CherylL919
McHenry, Illinois
"Great location!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed July 03, 2025
We took a driver from Sorrento to Positano for a day at da Ferdinando beach club. We were dropped off about halfway down. It was about a 10 minute walk down to the main beach. The beach club is about a 10 minute walk to the right or you can take the beach club boat. It is at the smaller beach, Fornillo Beach. The beach is much more quiet without the ferry traffic at the main beach. We reserved 2 chairs and an umbrella. The beach club staff was friendly and helpful. The beach club had changing rooms, toilets and a restaurant. We ordered drinks and food. Both were great. If you end up going to the beach make sure you have water socks. The rocks are hard and very hot. The staff at the beach club had extra water socks we were able to borrow. The socks really helped us enjoy our stay.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond Head Hiking: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Does the Diamond Head Crater hike and narrated tour include the admission fee?

Unfortunately, no the Diamond Head hiking narrated tour does not include the park admission fee; it will be an additional $5 fee per person.

Is there parking?

Yes, there is limited parking onsite for an added fee of $10. Parking fees for commercial vehicles are $25 for 1–7 people, $50 for 8–25 people, and $90 for 26 or more people.

What are the operating hours for the Diamond Head Visitor Center?

Diamond Head Visitor Center is open 7AM–3:30PM daily and closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. The last tour is at 2PM. Audio devices must be returned to the Visitor Center no later than 3:30PM.

What is recommended fitness level for this hike?

Hikers should have a moderate physical fitness level to be able to successfully finish the hike.

What is included in the guided audio tour?

The tour includes a narrated audio guide of Diamond Head, available in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Hawaiian, a four-color souvenir map guide, and an "I Hiked Diamond Head" certificate.

What should I wear?

Best to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat and suntan lotion.

What should I bring?

Please bring bottled water, so you won’t get dehydrated during the hot hike.

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