Honolulu's skyline is defined by the Diamond Head State Monument, a volcanic cone and 300,000-year-old crater just along the coast from Waikiki. You'll need to be moderately fit to tackle the trail to its summit – the hike includes 175 steps – but reach the top and stunning views across Oahu, 'the Heart of Hawaii,' are certainly reward enough.

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