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Drive 22
Oahu Coastal Loop
Venturing along the windward coast, the drive travels beyond the bustle of
Honolulu and Waikiki, calling attention to another Oahu—with fortresslike cliffs,
emerald gardens that conjure the dawn of time, and some of the most-celebrated
ocean waves in all the world.
Length:
About 60 miles
When to go:
Popular year-round
Nearby attractions:
Dole Pineapple Plantation, Wahiawa; Polynesian Cultural Center,
Laie; Honolulu; Pearl Harbor; Waikiki Beach
Further information:
Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau
www.gohawaii.com
Oahu Visitors Bureau
www.visit-oahu.com
1.
Diamond Head
An ancient crater towering over Oahu's southern tip, Diamond Head was named by early
British sailors who spied the sparkle of diamond-like crystals on its seaward flanks. Visitors
can begin exploring this dormant volcano by skirting the manicured estates along its south-
ern shoulder, then following an old military tunnel into the heart of the crater. Here a short
butsteeppathleadsupstairwaysandthroughpedestriantunnelstothe761-footsummit.The
view takes in Waikiki and Honolulu to the northwest, the wooded foothills of the Koolau
Range to the north, and Koko Head to the east.
2.
Koko Head Regional Park
The rugged volcanic rock formations here contrast beautifully with sandy, palm-fringed
beaches. One can hike up the lofty promontory called Koko Head, then snorkel amidst
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