Amazing sunset, beach was not packed. We made it just in time to watch the sunset. It was very relaxing, the breeze was nice and cool. I enjoyed watching the surfers. If you dont want to take the walk down to the beach you can park your car on the road and still enjoy the view. You will also get an amazing view of the lighthouse. Take a little something to eat and unwind.

One of the frequent things I do while visiting Honolulu is to take a long walk along Diamond Head Road. I make sure to hike directly along Diamond Head Beach Park since you can come to the beach by going down Beach Road. There is a way back up by taking the inclined pathway at the far end of the beach, back to Diamond Head Road.Depending on the time of day, the suns angle makes for some interesting lighting effects, which I have captured in my photos here. There are people, most men, who come here to sunbathe in the all together, which I find refreshing and natural. The city authorities have removed all the homeless people who had been living on this cliff directly above this beach. My new friend, who was staying in the same hostel, enjoyed getting to know Diamond Head Beach and was more eager than I to shed his clothes.

Long beautiful beach good for walking, picnicking, surfing, snorkeling, and fishing. Rocks and sharp seaweeds in many places, so bare feet not recommended in the water. Sand strip is somewhat narrow and gets very thin if you go left or right too far.

Diamond Head Beach Park is one of the hidden gems that is not too far from Waikiki, but far enough to leave it in relative isolation from the typical hordes of tourists flocking to Waikikis beaches. It is about 1 mile or maybe longer from Honolulu Aquarium, turning right and following DH Road to Beach Road, that descends on the right to the shore. Typically, it is not very crowded and almost deserted at certain times of the week and the day. There was a time a few years ago when homeless people were starting to take over this beach, but now they have been moved out. There are men and women who sunbathe in various stages of undress since it is apparently not illegal to be without even a bathing suit on Honolulu city beaches. There is a shower at the far end and an inclined pathway that leads back up to Diamond Head Road.

Easy accessible and not crowded. Well, I guess at this time of covid pandemic.

Best to go just after low tide when the water begins to rise. There will be sand to utilize, anytime after that your chances of getting some sand area decrease. It was a nice beach until all the homeless took over and now you have to worry about walking in urine or feces or other items. Then theres the occasional weirdo or person who doesnt take the hint that you want to be left alone.

Parking is usually packed but once you make it down to the water it feels secluded but also like youre being watched from above. The beach is narrow and depends on tide. Theres a little hike to get from the parking lot down to the beach. Make sure to secure your car

Nice quiet beach. I love it. Please just be aware of long steep slope to get down to the beach and come back up. There’s shower both down and up. No bathroom. Hard to find shade.

Windy today. Great windsurfing spot.

Its great place for fishing as well as walking along the beach and the scenery is awesome

Enjoying Gyros in the comfort of our car, with a spectacular ocean view.

Stunning Views once you get at the top. Wear sneakers and get plenty of water. Great hike even for kids.

Stopped here for some views and to eat lunch. Perfect views and perfect day to watch the waves and enjoy the winds and ocean.

Its a shallow water beach for snorkelers and surfers. Super beautiful but hard to get to. there is a lot of parking but you have to almost climb down paths to get there from the scenic spot. But if you want to learn to surf or get away to tan then this is the perfect spot

Great spot. Beautiful narrow beach walk Strong currents it seems so popular with surfers. Not ideal for kiddie splashing though. There are apparently a few people making use of the water supply and ‘camping’ in the area.

If you forgot your board, good place to watch some surfing. Can be windy...

This place was prettier and more majestic than the pictures suggested. Well worth the climb down the hill to a nearly empty beach.

Beautiful! I recommend taking water and going as soon as they open - 6 am. Also, make sure you get shaved ice or pineapple juice when done at the truck. Enjoy the hike!

My wife and I made the climb while she was 5 months pregnant. We were not disappointed when we reached the top! Beautiful views!

Beautiful place .. good for surfing as well as kiteboarding... they are building a new access to the beach, like a sidewalk. I love they have showers

Nice (felt semi-secluded) quiet beach with sparkly, soft sand, and beautiful shades of turquiose waters. Quite rocky, and the population increased later in the afternoon. Nature has added some awesome sand formations along the coast. Great place to just be.

This is a great beach really nice water, views and sandy too.

A very popular tourist stop for views, a beach, surfing. There is a light house in the area, which is nice to see (as it is still active). Phone/data reception here is limited.

Diamond Head was an awesome hike, the view from the top is all worth it. I was there in 2004.

Very beautiful. Short walk down to the beach.

Get there early on Saturday. Park and enjoy breakfast at the farmers market outside the entrance then walk up a 1/4 mile. Pay 1 dollar to enter and enjoy a short hike with amazing views.

Great views of the ocean. Surfers out doing Surfer stuff.

Have no clue what the name of this closed park is, but like it all the same. Saw plenty of cars here so we decided to stop. Pretty cool surfers spot. Currents very strong but nice place to just sit, sip and watch the waves!

Breath taking view....made running worth the struggle to get up this hill

Its not a bad beach to lay down and it is great for surfing. Gotta check the winds which is really the main issue in the beach, if the winds are down it is great.

Good place to escape reality...

It’s a beautiful beach and the water is amazingly blue. Although there is some trash on the trail to the beach.

We saw whales today from the car! We were parked at a lookout spot just watching and there are two hump backs putting on a show for us!

1# beautiful day.

Surfing destination during winter time. Great view. Peaceful neighborhood.

Cliff view of a great surf spot. Traffic is high and parking is tough.

Best place for beginners surfing

A nice low impact walk takes you to the top. By low impact I mean “no serious climbing” but “don’t forget there are still stairs in front of you.” When you get to the top you can choose to go right or left for the final ascent. Right takes you through the internal military facility complete with old metal staircases and corresponding claustrophobia. To the left are simply stairs. The view from the top is worth the walk.

Quiet surfer atmosphere and the view is so so beautiful

Spectacular views, great surfing, and a healthy running route from Waikiki!

Beautiful views. Definitely a hike

Best surf on the SE side of the island

If you want to get away from the crowds, take a walk or bus/trolley down past the lighthouse. Quieter beach with beautiful views, and youll get the sun from a different angle in the afternoon for sunbathing. No bathrooms tho so keep that in mind

Scenic with great waves

Annual visit. Never disappointed.

Great place close by waikiki to cruze.

We were lucky and saw a small sea turtle swim by.

Beautiful! Awesome park for surfing.

It was sort of far from the city and the place is pretty plain with not much activity. A lot of homeless actually live there. It’s a pretty place for surfer though.

Love it the view is fantastic

Such a scenic view

Zero tourists at 9am. Amazing!

Soooooo nice

Beautiful but couldnt find the beach side.

Beautiful scenery.

Great place to stop and enjoy a relaxing view. Get some great shots. Mingle with the locals and tourists alike. Enjoy a sunrise or sunset depending on time of the year. And if you get lucky you might catch a glimpse of some whales Dec-April. Plenty of parking unless the waves are going off.

Nice spot for photo and a visit. There was a make shift United Nations flag display.

Nice view with a small parking lot.

Beautiful Beach

Quiet beach to get away

This is a hidden gem for surfers wanting to skip the crowds or to catch some early morning waves before work. Definitely not for novices and watch out for the volcanic rocks just below the surface of the water.

Amazing views with virgin beaches at the bottom. Make sure you dont fall...;)

Good place to have a private swim. Lots of places to cover up and have some fun. Perfect scenery from water to earth. Perfect. You wont have Wi-Fi or data while there so download your movies before hand.

Below Diamond head trail. Just posing for the gram - JohnGutters at Instagram - didn’t hike the trail but did visit the beach below. This specific spot is apparently off limits as its government property. It’s a very small driveway more then likely you will miss it among s all the greenery and houses.

A great stop on the way to Diamond Head State Park. Stop and take in the view and just breathe for a while!

Hiking Diamond Head is a must when visiting Oahu. Wear proper shoes when doing it. The hike isnt too bad. Once you enter Diamond head, you will climb a spiral stair case and some tunnels to get to the gun opening. Climb out that and you can then go to the top for a 360 degree view of Oahu. Nice breeze and wonderful views.

These pictures are no justice to the true beauty of Diamond Head. It’s truly a must see experience.

Very nice beach

Very beautiful walk down to a blue paradise of waves. Looks like a great surf spot.

Beautiful place to hike and see Waikea beach lights at night!!!

Great spot to watch the surf.

Great place for surfing (when there are waves, of course). Plenty of room and fairly consistent conditions. Minimal localism. Can be shallow getting out when tide is low. Summer has most consistent waves.

Great place for scenic views and watching surfers!

Is ok but mot very good for swimming

Very nice place to relax. People come here to surf so the beach is mostly empty. Although the beach doesnt go out too far, it wasnt crowded at all

Nice unbusy beach offers relative remoteness although still very close to the action.

Not really a swimming beach, but beautiful sparkling sand and great sunsets.

Beautiful spot on a beautiful Island. A great place to people watch with lots of great things going on. Close to the main area with lots of restaurants and places to grab a drink. Sand is a little rough so bring a mat or towel. Volleyball courts near by for those who are looking for activity.Great spot!!

Nice empty beach. Ramp leads to the shore.

View looked great. Didnt make it all the way down, bur saw many surfers and others coming up and down the path.

Good for big surf! Open ocean and short paddle out. Not really good for sun bathing. Multiple surf spots depending on swell size.

Very nice

Nice getaway. Not that many people on the beach there.

Unique volcanic ocean area

Enjoy just stopping here and look for whales

This was a joke to the beach and back up a good work out to jump in the water I loved this place

Trash everywhere. Beautiful beach but is not well kept at all. Homeless also give it a dirty appearance.

Its beautiful

Love the beach here very calm and beautiful

Just my favorite place to take a break ,watch the Surf, Sightsee,and catch Sunsets.

Nice....felt like a private beach.

This place is currently under construction and there is currently no officially sanctioned way to get down to the beach but the views are fantastic and you can see diamond Head lighthouse as well. I would definitely come back when the park is fully open for business.

Came here because Kaimana was too crowded and it was close. I know its a popular surfing spot but its OK if you dont surf (like me).

Soft sand, cool waters, the premier location for windsurfing, and longboards.

Great beginner-intermediate level surf with beautiful reef and scenery

Its ok at daytime, but at night its a different story. Lots of sketchy people that stop at look outs. We just stop to rest and next thing there were all sorts of hooligans stopping by us and could hear homeless people across the street in the bushes.

Very pretty. Wavy and rocky.

Nice sea view spot with a few food truck meal offering. A must to visit in Honolulu

Its a breath of fresh ocean air with a spectacular view

Great place for beginners to learn how to surf. Showers at the top of the paved walkway.