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Kahala Lookout

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Kahala Lookout

Name: Kahala Lookout
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Location: Urban Honolulu, Honolulu County, United States

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2. Kahala Lookout – Diamond Head State Monument loop from Waikīkī

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Lisa

April 4, 2024

This is a scenic lookout on the way up to the Lē'ahi (Diamond Head) trailhead. Walking to the trailhead is a great way to avoid the parking crush, especially since there's a bus stop not far away. Just beyond this lookout you'll enter the Kahala Tunnel, the customary pedestrian access to Lē'ahi.

Keep in mind that unless you are a Hawai'i resident with Hawai'i-issued ID, you'll need advance reservations, which can be made online for $5 per person, plus $10 per vehicle if you're driving to the trailhead: gostateparks.hawaii.gov/diamondhead

Also of note, the park is only open from 6am-6pm, and the last reservation for the day is at 4pm.

🇩🇪 Jojo Action 🇩🇪

November 20, 2019

The Kahala Lookout is the first lookout point before passing through the Kahala Tunnel to the crater.
There's a handful of free parking spots here!
Good starting point for the hiking trail in Diamond Head State Monument.

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