Parks · Our pick in Hawaiʻi
Kapiʻolani Park
Below Diamond Head
Honolulu’s great park at the Diamond Head end of Waikīkī.
Our take
- Picnics
- Diamond Head view
- Address
- Waikīkī, Hawaiʻi
- Website
- honolulu.gov
About Kapiʻolani Park
Kapiʻolani Park spreads across the Diamond Head end of Waikīkī, run by the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kapiʻolani Park before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Kapiʻolani Park, as the crow flies.
- Kaimana Beach Hotel0.2 mi4 min walk
- ʻAlohilani Resort Waikiki Beach0.7 mi14 min walk
- Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa0.9 mi18 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Kapiʻolani Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Diamond Head0.8 miWalk 17 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Ala Moana Center2.4 miCycle 19 minCar or taxi 16 min
- ʻIolani Palace3.8 miCycle 31 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Bishop Museum5.7 miCar or taxi 26 min
- Hanauma Bay8.1 miCar or taxi 34 min
- Pearl Harbor10 miCar or taxi 42 min
The beach and the airport
- Waikīkī Beach0.7 miWalk 14 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Honolulu’s airport7.5 miCar or taxi 32 min
Location
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