Pacific Historic Parks - Diamond Head State Monument

10/12/2025

05/08/2025

Join us on Saturday, May 17th, from 10am to 2pm for Kids To Parks Day at Diamond Head State Monument! Bring your kids of all ages to this fun day of park exploration and games (plus prizes)!

Find out more about Kids to Parks here: https://parktrust.org/kids-to-parks-day/

02/12/2025

Please be aware that Diamond Head State Park will be temporarily closed for rockfall mitigation.

From a Hawaii DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources) press release:

An ongoing construction project at Diamond Head State Monument will require full park closures in March and April. These closures are necessary for the safety of visitors and staff while contractors work to stabilize loose rocks around the Kāhala Tunnel.

Full Park Closures:

March 4-7 (Tuesday-Friday)
March 11-14 (Tuesday-Friday)
Spring Break (March 17-28) – No Full Closure
April 1-4 (Tuesday-Friday)
April 8-11 (Tuesday-Friday)
April 14-17 (Monday-Thursday)

During these full closures, access to the park will be restricted, and no visitors will be allowed entry. During Spring Break, the park will remain open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Partial Park Closures:
The park will close early, at 2 p.m., on these dates.

March 3 (Monday)
March 10 (Monday)
March 31 (Monday)
April 7 (Monday)
April 14 (Monday)
April 18 (Friday)

“The safety of our visitors and employees is our top priority,” said Curt Cottrell, administrator of the DLNR Division of State Parks (DSP). “While the closures may cause some inconvenience, the rockfall mitigation work is critical to maintaining a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone who visits Diamond Head State Monument.”

Image: DLNR

11/15/2024

One of Hawai’i’s most recognizable landmarks in the world, Diamond Head State Monument is a breathtaking sight witnessed from land, sea, or air! Founded on 475 acres across a 300,000 year-old volcanic crater, the summit at Diamond Head crater is a short, steep hike out of Honolulu and into the clouds. With unparalleled views of O’ahu’s shoreline, Diamond Head is the perfect destination for anyone looking for adventure.

Find out more about how you can plan your visit to Diamond Head by heading to our website: https://www.pacifichistoricparks.org/plan-your-visit/visit-diamond-head

📷: Jess Loiterton

08/16/2023

Join us today, August 16, at 9:30AM HST for with Donna Vojvodich: https://bit.ly/PHPHistoryTalks_SPARS

08/10/2023

The Diamond Head Lighthouse, its 55-foot-tall tower, lantern room and Fresnel lens was completed in 1917, replacing a masonry tower built in 1899, which had replaced an iron framework structure from 1897. The lighthouse is located on the slopes of Lē‘ahi, aka Diamond Head Crater. It celebrated its 100 anniversary in 2017 - and now celebrates 106 years this August! Read more about this site at rb.gy/56504

08/03/2023

08/03/2023

06/30/2023

This coming Sunday, July 2nd, donate your time by tending to the garden at Diamond Head State Monument from 8 AM to 11 AM. Please sign up on dlnr.ivolunteer.com

05/23/2023

Thanks to everyone who came out to Diamond Head State Monument for Kids to Parks Day on May 20th, 2023! Kids as well as adults got a chance to participate in various free activities and learn more about the nature around them at the beautiful Lē'ahi. Don't forget to mark your calendar and join us next year.

05/19/2023

Have you marked your calendar for National Kids to Parks Day? Come celebrate with your ʻOhana at Diamond Head State Monument this Saturday May 20, 2023, from 9am to12pm. Read more about this event as well as past activities on our newsletter, Remembrance, in the link below:

https://issuu.com/remembrance/docs/remembrance_spring_2023-issuu

05/15/2023

Looking for a great way to spend this Saturday outdoors? Come celebrate with your ohana at Diamond Head State Monument on Saturday May 20, 2023 from 9am-12pm. Don't forget to bring your water, a hat, and sunscreen.

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. This event is FREE for all but parking fees still apply for non-residents.