O‘ahu
Diamond Head
Iconic views, walkable to Waikīkī
Indicative price tier — $4M – $20M
In one line
Postcard Honolulu, lived in not visited.
Known by its Hawaiian name Lē‘ahi, Diamond Head is the silhouette every visitor recognizes — and the address residents quietly call home. The neighborhood wraps the seaward slope of the crater, descending in tiered streets from the summit road to the beach park at its base. From the higher lots, the view sweeps from the Wai‘anae range to Koko Head; from the lower lots, the surf at Cliffs and Lighthouse breaks within walking distance.
What defines it
A closer look
01
The crater
Diamond Head State Monument sits inside the tuff cone itself. Residents access the trail before sunrise, when the rim still belongs to the neighborhood rather than the tour buses.
02
Streets and stock
Diamond Head Road, Noela, Papu Circle, and the cul-de-sacs of Kā‘alawai hold the bulk of the trophy inventory. Mid-century homes by Vladimir Ossipoff and Wimberly are still found here, alongside thoughtful modern remodels.
03
Beach access
Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park and the Lē‘ahi shoreline give residents a true beach within a few minutes' walk — surf, dive, and a tide-pool reef that visitors rarely find.
A typical week
Lifestyle highlights
- 01Walk-up access to the Diamond Head summit trail
- 02World-class surf at Lighthouse, Cliffs, and Suis
- 03Bike to Waikīkī, Kapahulu, and Kaimukī's restaurant row
- 04Honolulu's best sunrise from your lanai
Quick facts
- Catchment school
- Waikīkī Elementary
- Drive to airport
- 20 minutes
- Surf breaks within walking distance
- 4
Best suited for
Active owners who want to walk to surf and trail before breakfast, and city families who want the icon without sacrificing community.
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