The best road cycling routes in Koko Head Regional Park

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: https://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.

The legendary Waikiki Beach stretches three and a half kilometers along the coast of Honolulu in the Waikiki district. The white beach is lined with palm trees and is the ideal place to sunbathe, swim and relax during your Honolulu vacation. Waikiki Beach is also considered a surfing hotspot with a lively nightlife. The beach became increasingly important in the mid-19th century. At that time, the Hawaiian royal family chose the Waikiki coast as their favorite beach residence. The kilometer-long stretch of beach is divided into eight other beaches such as Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Fort DeRussy Beach Park and San Souci Beach. https://www.tourlane.de/nord Amerika/usa/gehenswuerdigkeiten-hawaii/#waikiki-strand

The point takes its name from the fishing shrine, a natural stone formation, on the ridge above. Alāla means 'awakening' since for decades, beach houses in Lanikai were mainly used as a retreat/return to nature spot from Honolulu. However, in the 1950s, the area began to develop into a more suburban residential area.

The Pali (meaning "cliff") Lookout is the site of the Battle of Nuʻuanu, where in 1795 King Kamehameha I won the struggle that finally united Oʻahu under his rule. This fierce battle claimed hundreds of soldiers’ lives, many of which were forced off of the Pali’s sheer cliffs. Site is free for pedestrians / $7 for cars.

The point takes its name from the fishing shrine, a natural stone formation, on the ridge above. Alāla means 'awakening' as for decades, beach houses in Lanikai were mainly used as a retreat from Honolulu. However, in the 1950s, the area began to develop into a more suburban residential area.

In the 1820s, sailors discovered what they believed were diamonds in the rocks on the volcano’s slopes. Although the sailors’ diamonds turned out to be clear calcite crystals, the name Diamond Head has been associated with the crater ever since. The best view is from the left-hand side of the building!

This small park is a lessser known beach that many tourists don't know is here (hope I didn't spoil it :)). This secluded beach has views of blue water and the three islands just off shore.

Kawaiku'i Beach is a quiet park right off Kalanianaole Highway. In the evening, gorgeous sunset views can be seen, casting all sorts of colorful hues onto the nearby Koko and Hanauma Bay craters. The park is perfect for a picnic at one of the tables or under the shelter. Many large trees also provide plenty of shade on the grassy lawn. There are also restrooms and a freshwater rinse shower available for use.