The back story
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Neighbourhood guide
Diamond Head and Kāhala
The crater, Kaimukī’s kitchens and the quiet beaches east of Waikīkī.
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Diamond Head and Kāhala
Diamond Head, Kaimukī’s kitchens, Shangri La and the Kahala.
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What to see and do
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Reservations for visitors
Diamond Head State Monument
The crater above Waikīkī, its summit trail and the view over the city.
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Doris Duke’s house
Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design
Doris Duke’s house of Islamic art on the shore below Diamond Head, by guided tour.
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Reservations required
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
The marine preserve in a volcanic bay east of Honolulu, for snorkelling.
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Up the crater
The Diamond Head summit trail
From the crater floor to the summit lookout over Waikīkī.
Where to eat
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Since 1962
Michel’s at the Colony Surf
Fine dining on the sand at the Diamond Head end of Waikīkī since 1962.
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Malasadas
Leonard’s Bakery
The Kapahulu bakery of malasadas and pão doce.
933 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816Explore View on map
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Vietnamese, in Kaimukī
The Pig & the Lady
Vietnamese-inspired cooking in Kaimukī, at 3650 Waiʻalae Avenue.
3650 Waialae Avenue #120, Honolulu, HI 96816Explore View on map
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“The Hen”
Mud Hen Water
Local ingredients in small plates on Waiʻalae Avenue.
3452 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816Explore View on map
Where to stay
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At the quiet end of Waikīkī
Kaimana Beach Hotel
A small oceanfront hotel on Sans Souci beach, by Kapiʻolani Park, with views to Diamond Head.
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East of Diamond Head
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
The resort on its own beach east of Diamond Head, with Hoku’s, the Plumeria Beach House, the Kahala Spa and Dolphin Quest.
Spas and wellness
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