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Diamond Head Lighthouse
Oahu, Hawaii

Photos and information about Diamond Head Lighthouse on the south shore of Oahu. The Diamond Head Lighthouse is on the United States National Register of Historic Places.

The original Diamond Head Lighthouse was constructed in 1899. The current tower was built out of reinforced concrete in 1917. It is 55 feet high and it sits approximately 150 feet above sea level. It can be seen from distances of up to eighteen miles. The Diamond Head Lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is located at 3399 Diamond Head Road in Honolulu.

Attractions near the Diamond Head Lighthouse

Diamond Head Beach

Diamond Head Crater

Diamond Head State Monument

Diamond Head Lighthouse Facts
Facts about the Diamond Head Lighthouse from the National Parks Service Maritime Heritage Program Inventory of Historic Light Stations.

Lighthouse Friends on the Diamond Head Lighthouse
Some background about the Diamond Head Lighthouse from the Lighthouse Friends Web site.

Holoholo on the Diamond Head Lighthouse
A brief history of the Diamond Head Lighthouse.

TransPac Los Angeles to Honolulu Yacht Race
The Diamond Head Lighthouse is the final marker for the Tranpac sailing yacht race from Los angeles to Honolulu.

See also:

More Oahu Beaches

More Oahu State Parks