Know before you go...
ā¢ You must book 14 days in advance. Learn more.
ā¢ Get there earlyĀ ā itās cooler and it gets hot & crowded later.
ā¢Ā Go for sunrises & sunsets ā no crowd, great views!
ā¢Ā At 5:50 am thereās already a line of cars by the gate.
ā¢Ā Take Water.
ā¢Ā $20 for a taxi.
ā¢Ā You can take a trolly from Waikiki.
ā¢Ā Wear comfortable shoes.
ā¢Ā Bring sunscreen.
ā¢Ā Take sunglasses (take off for tunnels though).
ā¢Ā If you donāt want to take the vertical stairs, thereās an easier path to the left.
ā¢Ā There's shave ice, burgers, chips, Acai bowls, smoothies, etc inside the crater. Acai bowls are good!
ā¢Ā Even though itās open until X, they stop accepting new visitors at Y.
ā¢Ā Great food on Monsarrat Ave on the way to & from Diamond Head.
ā¢Ā Public restrooms at bottom (not top).
ā¢Ā Charge your phone in advance for great picts.
ā¢Ā Tunnels can feel claustrophobic.
ā¢Ā Bring a hat (thereās no shade).
ā¢Ā Bring credit card & cash.
ā¢Ā Take a flashlight if around early / late times.
ā¢Ā Uber to avoid parking.
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