Tantalus Lookout, Scenic viewpoint in Honolulu, United States.
The observation point sits at 1,048 feet elevation, providing a full view of Diamond Head crater, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, and the Pacific Ocean.
The location started as the first commercial macadamia nut plantation in Hawaii, operating from the 1920s through 1967 before becoming a public viewpoint.
Local residents and visitors gather at the natural amphitheater-like grassy slopes to observe traditional Hawaiian sunsets across the Honolulu skyline.
The viewpoint gates operate from 7:00 AM until 7:45 PM in summer and 6:45 PM in winter, with two parking lots accommodating 60 vehicles.
The winding road to the lookout passes through dense vegetation and multiple hairpin turns, revealing different angles of Waikiki at each curve.
Location: Honolulu
GPS coordinates: 21.31342,-157.82287
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
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