Reservations required to visit Hawaii's famous Diamond Head State Monument
Out-of-state visitors to the Diamond Head State Monument in Hawaii, locally known as Lē'ahi, are now required to make reservations prior to the visit.
Diamond Head State Monument is one of the most-visited sites in Hawaii. Located on the island of O’ahu, the park is a popular hiking destination and the scenic views are its main feature.
Residents have free access to the park but those from outside of Hawaii must have a reservation for entry and parking. Entry might be based on the availability of parking. So plan ahead for this one. The last time slot for entrance is 4 PM; park closes at 6 PM daily.
Also, no pets are allowed in the park except for service animals. The hiking trails are not accessible to people with disabilities; however, the crater floor of Diamond Head is fully accessible.
The new rules and regulations have been put in place due to the problem of overcrowding. With no cap on visitors’ entry, the park was used to getting a very big number of visitors daily.
