Diamond Head Lighthouse
Hawaii
Diamond Head Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Hawaii, first lit in 1898. The tower stands 56 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse, 11 mi away. It is on private property and not open to the public.
Diamond Head Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Private, not open
First lit
1898
Tower height
56 ft
Light 148 ft above water
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Diamond Head Lighthouse
Diamond Head Lighthouse is a United States Coast Guard facility located on Diamond Head in Honolulu, on the island of Oʻahu in the State of Hawaiʻi.
Diamond Head Lighthouse sits at 21.2569, -157.8094 in Hawaii. The closest other lighthouses are Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse (11 mi), Barbers Point Lighthouse (19 mi) and Molokaʻi Lighthouse (54 mi). Hawaii has 8 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Diamond Head Lighthouse
Diamond Head Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public. You may still be able to see it from a public road, beach or boat.
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Questions about Diamond Head Lighthouse
Where is Diamond Head Lighthouse?
Diamond Head Lighthouse is in Hawaii, at 21.2569, -157.8094. The nearest other lighthouse is Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse, 11 mi away.
Can you visit Diamond Head Lighthouse?
No. Diamond Head Lighthouse is on private or restricted property and not open to the public.
When was Diamond Head Lighthouse built?
Diamond Head Lighthouse was first lit in 1898.
How tall is Diamond Head Lighthouse?
The tower is 56 feet (17 m) tall, and its light sits 148 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Diamond Head Lighthouse?
The closest are Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse (11 mi), Barbers Point Lighthouse (19 mi) and Molokaʻi Lighthouse (54 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Diamond Head Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.