What is Diamond Head in Waikiki?
This area of Oahu has one of the oldest traditions of all of Hawaii. In 1790, the leader of Oahu hijacked a boat at Diamond Head from a sailor. The Oahu leader told the sailor that he was planning to use the boat to travel to his leader and take over the islands. His plan backfired, however, when the Oahu leader lost control of the ship and was thrown overboard by the original sailors. The opposing side then reported the occurrence and Oahu came under attack and lost. Diamond Head today is quite a gorgeous place. It is built up and now boasts some great beaches and fascinating hotels. If you’re going to visit Diamond Head you don’t want to miss the beaches Kaluahole, Diamond Head, Kuilei Cliffs, Kaalawai, Kahala, and Waliupe. Each of these beaches has character of its own. You can certainly find a good place to relax, call your own for a day, and participate in just about any kind of water sports. Diamond Head got its name from a group of sailors who found crystals of calcite on its ro
