Diamond Head State Monument: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover Diamond Head State Monument at your own pace with a self-guided narrated audio tour. Diamond Head is a Hawaiian State Monument overlooking Honolulu and the Pacific Ocean, and because of its strategic position it served for decades as a US military post guarding Hawaii against attack. The moderate roundtrip hike of about 2.5 kilometres takes you over volcanic terrain to the summit, where sweeping panoramic views of Honolulu and the sunlit Pacific open up far below. Along the way, the audio commentary tells you about the area's local history, geography, culture and wildlife, so you understand what you are seeing as you climb. Collect your audio device at the audio tour desk in the Diamond Head State Monument Visitor Center and allow about two hours for the full hike and audio tour. Please note that this ticket covers the audio tour only: park admission and parking are paid separately, and every visitor must secure their own park reservation in advance before arriving.