It was also used as a military outpost during World War II.
Here is a 180 degree panoramic image I made from 5 images.
Honolulu in the background. We were on the beach just between our shoulders.
You can see the spiral staircase we climbed in this diagram. The previous picture was taken standing on top.
Heading back down through the tunnel.
Had I had known we were going to be so fast (about 50 minutes round trip), I would have taken a before picture.
After leaving Diamond Head Crater, we were ready for lunch and beers.
I’ve had Kona before, but figured I’d try the sampler.
Raw tuna, honestly one of the best dishes the entire three weeks were were in Hawaii. We bought a second one after finishing the first.
We enjoyed a hummus platter as well.