Diamond Head State Monument, Honolulu

Good hike. Lots of people no social distancing at all. Pillbox gets very packed with people fighting for pic opportunities. But the view is indeed incredible. Tips: (1) we took bus from Waikiki and it’s worth it given how expensive rental cars are these days. (2) The infamous pineapple smoothie - $12 - is kinda a ripoff but lots of people get it... (3) Shaved ice is good $4 is not crazy and it cools you down. (4) morning time seems to be most crowded. When we got down around 12pm, the number of people going up is significantly smaller. I’d imagine it should be less crowded in later PM. But morning time is definitely crowded. I saw some cars having to wait for parking spots... (visited June 8, 2021).

really liked this hike. it was challenging but most people can complete. got to the top, spectacular views. until i got to the top i had no idea i was hiking up from the bottom of s crater (i did no research on this place, was close to the resort so we went 🤷). i definitely recommend. took us 80 minutes round trip with picture taking at the top. would love to do again!