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O'ahu, like all of the Hawaiian Islands, was formed by massive volcanoes and craters like Diamond Head, over four million years ago. The volcanoes that formed O'ahu are now dormant, but they left their signature in the form of the Koolau and Waianae mountain chains that run down the middle and western parts of the island. These mountains effectively shelter the southern and western sides of the island from the northwesterly trade winds that bring in rainy weather to the windward side of the island.

Before the clouds can get to the leeward side of the island, they have to dump all of their precipitation on the windward side. This allows the southern side of O'ahu to be sunny, and warm. Not surprisingly the Diamond Head community became some of the most valuable and sought-after real estate on the island.

Some of the most beautiful homes can be seen at the base of Diamond Head, along its coastline, and into the mountains overlooking the coast. These lovely homes are framed by the pristine, azure waters of the Pacific.

Directions:

Take Kalakaua Ave. out of Waikikik. Get into the right lane after Kapahulu Avenue. At the stop sigh turn right. This will bring you to the Diamond Head Coast

Useful Information:

Swim only at approved beaches with lifeguards Lava rock is fragile and easily breaks, hike only along approved trails and do not leave the path

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