Photo of Diamond Head Beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Diamond Head Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Diamond Head Beach with straight shore

6.8

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Extinct volcano

Diamond Head Beach

Honolulu, United States

#233 out of 282 in Hawaii

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Honolulu • 7.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Teddy's Bigger Burgers

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant Tikis Grill & Bar

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Arancino di Mare

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Cafe Banyan Breeze

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Cafe McDonald's

7.4 - Good 2km

Restaurant Eggs 'n Things - Waikiki Beach Eggspress

8.2 - Very good 2km

American Restaurant Rainbow Drive-In

8.6 - Excellent 2.1km

Bar Hy's Steak House

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Hiking Area Diamond Head State Monument

450m

Park Diamond Head Visitor Center

900m

Park Diamond Head State Monument

920m

Hiking Area Diamond Head Crater Trailhead

920m

Park Kapiʻolani Regional Park

1km

Zoo Honolulu Zoo

1.5km

Park Fort DeRussy Beach Park

3km

Park Ala Moana Regional Park

4.7km

Park Tantalus Lookout - Puu Ualakaa State Park

6.2km

Playground China walls

8.9km

Dog Park Elaine Dobashi Dog Park

8.9km

Market KCC Farmers’ Market

1.4km

Grocery Store Waikiki Old Country Market

2.1km

Supermarket Waikiki Market

2.4km

Grocery Store Mitsuwa Marketplace

2.5km

Shopping Mall Royal Hawaiian Center

8.8 - Excellent 2.7km

Grocery Store Safeway

2.9km

Grocery Store Foodland Market City

3.4km

Convenience Store 7-Eleven #54290

3.6km

Grocery Store Food Pantry - Eaton Square

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Diamond Head Beach Park

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design

170m

Tourist Attraction Sans Souci State Recreational Park

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction St. Augustine by the Sea

9.6 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Waikīkī Beach

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Waiʻalae Beach Park

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Duke's Canoe Club

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Maita'i Catamaran

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Ty Gurney Surf School

9.6 - Exceptional 2.7km

Aquarium Waikiki Aquarium

1km

Historical Landmark Iolani Palace

6.9km

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About

Diamond Head Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 233th place out of 282 beaches in the Hawaii region 7.1 km away from its center, the city of Honolulu. It is one of the beaches of Honolulu settlement, just 7.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Diamond Head Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kahanamoku Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

Diamond Head Beach is located in Hawaii region (Waikiki Beach sub-region) within Honolulu, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the coast of the O'ahu island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Honolulu • 7.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach

8.8 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Teddy's Bigger Burgers

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant Tikis Grill & Bar

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Arancino di Mare

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Cafe Banyan Breeze

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Cafe McDonald's

7.4 - Good 2km

Restaurant Eggs 'n Things - Waikiki Beach Eggspress

8.2 - Very good 2km

American Restaurant Rainbow Drive-In

8.6 - Excellent 2.1km

Bar Hy's Steak House

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Hiking Area Diamond Head State Monument

450m

Park Diamond Head Visitor Center

900m

Park Diamond Head State Monument

920m

Hiking Area Diamond Head Crater Trailhead

920m

Park Kapiʻolani Regional Park

1km

Zoo Honolulu Zoo

1.5km

Park Fort DeRussy Beach Park

3km

Park Ala Moana Regional Park

4.7km

Park Tantalus Lookout - Puu Ualakaa State Park

6.2km

Playground China walls

8.9km

Dog Park Elaine Dobashi Dog Park

8.9km

Market KCC Farmers’ Market

1.4km

Grocery Store Waikiki Old Country Market

2.1km

Supermarket Waikiki Market

2.4km

Grocery Store Mitsuwa Marketplace

2.5km

Shopping Mall Royal Hawaiian Center

8.8 - Excellent 2.7km

Grocery Store Safeway

2.9km

Grocery Store Foodland Market City

3.4km

Convenience Store 7-Eleven #54290

3.6km

Grocery Store Food Pantry - Eaton Square

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Diamond Head Beach Park

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design

170m

Tourist Attraction Sans Souci State Recreational Park

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction St. Augustine by the Sea

9.6 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Waikīkī Beach

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Waiʻalae Beach Park

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Duke's Canoe Club

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Maita'i Catamaran

9.4 - Excellent 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Ty Gurney Surf School

9.6 - Exceptional 2.7km

Aquarium Waikiki Aquarium

1km

Historical Landmark Iolani Palace

6.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

820m from the beach

Seabreeze #6

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 6.4km from center

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900m from the beach

Kalakaua Adventures

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 6.3km from center

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@ Marbella Lane - Breezy Studio@Diamond Head Beach Hotel

2.1km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Aloha Suites Waikiki

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Honolulu • 5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

530m 7 min walk

Diamond Head Beach Park Diamond Head Beach Park

7.8 Very good

1.3km 18 min walk

Kaimana Beach Kaimana Beach

8.1 Very good

2km

Queens Beach Queens Beach

8.5 Excellent

2.3km

Kuhio Beach Kuhio Beach

8.5 Excellent

Popular beach 2.8km

Waikiki Beach Waikiki Beach

8.4 Very good

3.8km

Fort DeRussy Beach Fort DeRussy Beach

8.5 Excellent

4km

Kahanamoku Beach Kahanamoku Beach

8.5 Excellent

4.4km

Kahala Hilton Beach Kahala Hilton Beach

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Honolulu • 7.1km

Main locality of province

Honolulu • 7.1km

Transport

Airport

HIK • 13.4km

Bus Station

Kuhio Ave + Liliuokalani Ave • 2.5km

Train Station

Monsarrat Avenue • 1.5km

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Average Reviews rating

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Average Reviews rating

6.8 Good

Andrew Slate

2 Very poor

The beach is full of rocks and there is an abundance of litter scattered all around.

September 2023

Luna Alvarez

10 Exceptional

There is a stunning cave hidden in the heart of Kamasutra Beach Park, which you can discover by gazing at the mountains rather than the beach. It is truly breathtaking!

September 2023

Viktor Kovalenko

6 Pleasant

The beach has a lot of rocks and the sand feels like quicksand, but it's still a great spot for swimming due to its calmness.

September 2023

Dominic Porter

10 Exceptional

I absolutely adore the stunning view of this beach.

September 2023

Anton "Ryder" Shevchenko

10 Exceptional

The beach offers breathtaking views from every angle.

September 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Diamond Head Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Diamond Head Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Diamond Head Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Diamond Head Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Diamond Head Beach are usually strong.

Is the Diamond Head Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Diamond Head Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Diamond Head Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Diamond Head Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach is the closest place located 1800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Diamond Head Beach?

There are 1359 places to stay in the Diamond Head Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Diamond Head Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Diamond Head Beach from parking?

The Diamond Head Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Diamond Head Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Diamond Head Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Diamond Head Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Diamond Head Beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 24°C and water 24°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Diamond Head Beach (O'ahu island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Diamond Head Beach (O'ahu island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.