Diamond Head Lighthouse — Attraction in Honolulu

So much history! Just as the sign states the Coast Guard Commander for the 14th district resides here. So it's very much maintained and looked after, but not accessible to the public. You can still see its beauty while walking along diamond head park trails as well as the trails along the beach.

Thank you for allowing us in and to experience such a historic landmark for both Oahu and the Coast Guard. Can't wait to see it in the evening (we were told it's still functional and lights...

Plaque will tell you historic significance of the lighthouse and a little about diamond head. If you have time you can hike down to the beach for better views or just walk along the side of the road and check out some other unique points of interest. Beware the US Coast guard does still use it so it’s not a museum or visitors spot like some other uninformed reviewers seem to think. If you actually read the signs it says the coast guard commander...

Located at the eastern end of Waikiki Beach in beautiful Honolulu Hawaii, Diamond Head Crater is a familiar landmark to the throngs of tourists who today pack the high-rise hotels in the area. For mariners of yesteryear, Diamond Head Lighthouse, also served as a landmark, guiding their approach to the harbor at Honolulu from the west coast of the United States. #hawaii...