Neighbourhood guide
Diamond Head and Kāhala
The crater, Kaimukī’s kitchens and the quiet beaches east of Waikīkī.
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Image courtesy of © Forest & Kim Starr · CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsEast of Waikīkī the city quietens: Diamond Head’s crater, the restaurants of Kapahulu and Kaimukī, Shangri La on the shore and the Kahala Hotel on its beach.
Sights
Diamond Head State Monument, Shangri La and Hanauma Bay further east.
Eating and drinking
Michel’s, Hoku’s, Leonard’s Bakery, Mud Hen Water and the Pig & the Lady.
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Image courtesy of © Studio Sarah Lou · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsStaying
The Kahala Hotel & Resort and the Kaimana Beach Hotel.
Climb Diamond Head at opening time, then breakfast at Leonard’s.
Our advice: reserve Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay online before you go.
Why it's on our list
- Sights
- Eating and drinking
- Staying
Location
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