Hawaii

Honolulu, HI at Diamond Head

If you love to get outdoors, do some exercise, and enjoy stunning views, hiking is one of the best things to do in Honolulu. There are quite a few good hikes right in the Honolulu area, some of them are just outside the city limits, but others are right in the city. Diamond Head is the former volcano that is located on the East side of Waikiki. The volcano provides a great backdrop to all your beach photos from Waikiki, but the view is even better when you are on the very top of it. The Diamond Head crater was formerly used as a military base on Oahu but is now open to the public for recreational use. The hike is just under a mile and takes about 20 to 30 minutes to reach the top. At first the trail is easy, then reach some switchbacks where you start your incline, and finally towards the end, you pass through a military tunnel, go up a few flights of stairs, and hike through a bunker. The views of Honolulu are great!