From stunning beaches and the crystalline waters of the Pacific Ocean to towering mountains, serene valleys, and breathtaking sunsets, the Aloha state has it all. And whether you’ve lived in Hawaii your entire life or are enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, taking perfect photographs of Hawaii is a never-ending goal. You’ll find natural beauty around every corner here in Hawaii, but there is one vista that is photographed more than any other – and that is the city of Honolulu as seen from the summit of Diamond Head. 

Dubbed Diamond Head by sailors who were entranced by the volcano’s glittering peak, the mountain’s summit is littered with calcite crystals – but the name stuck. This volcanic tuff cone is perhaps the most well-known landmark on Oahu.
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The view of Diamond Head via airplane is iconic, the hike to the summit is mentioned in every guidebook, and you can even see the volcano from the famous beaches of Waikiki.
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This iconic crater measures in at more than 3,500 feet in diameter and has been dormant for more than 150,000 years.
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Once used for military training, the government-owned property has since been opened to the public, and is now the most iconic hike on the island for tourists to complete.
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The trail leads hikers on a steep more than 500 feet in elevation over 1.6 miles to the crater's summit. It isn't the killer stairs that so many people love about Diamond Head, though - it's the incredible views of the southern side of the island and the Diamond Head Lighthouse below…
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...but perhaps more importantly, the view of Honolulu and the vast Pacific Ocean from above. From this vantage point, you can see all of Hawaii’s capital city, Oahu's two mountain ranges, and the sparkling surf of Waikiki.
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So, tell us, when was the last time you hiked to the summit of Diamond Head? Tell us all about it in the comments, then click here to discover 15 Amazing Places In Hawaii That Are A Photo-Taking Paradise. 

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