View from
Round Top Drive
Photo courtesy of
Aukipa
Description: Panoramic views a wait
you at every turn of Round Top Drive. The views extend from Diamond Head to Ewa Beach, with the vast blue ocean as a backdrop. The twist and turns of
Round Top Drive allow for many turnouts along the way. So pull off to the
side of the road and enjoy the views. While driving up Round Top drive you
may want to stop at Puu Ualaokua Park and take a break. Why not take a quick
lunch with you and enjoy the natural beauty of the park. There is a look out
station in the park which offers a grand view of leeward Oahu. There is also
an area for eating as well as a restroom.
Views that can be seen on this drive:
1) Diamond
Head Crater
2) Waikiki
3) Downtown
Honolulu
4) Punch Bowl
National Cemetery
Need to Know:
The Drive is about 10 miles and is uphill half way so make
sure you have at least half a tank of gas. Brink water.
Directions:
From Waikiki goto Ala Wai Blvd (one way only) make a right onto
Kalakaua Ave then a left on S. Beretania (one way only). Make a right onto Keeaumoku and cross
over the H-1. Make a right onto Wilder and then a left onto Maikiki. Go up
until you see Round Top Drive. If you continue on Round Top Drive it will
turn into Tantalus. If after driving through Round Top/ Tantalus you want to
goto Punchbowl Memorial go across Auwaiolimu and make a right on Puowaina Dr
and follow the signs.
Photo 1 -
View of Downtown Honolulu
at Puu Ualaokua Park Lookout.
Photo 2 -
Punchbowl National
Cemetery from Round Top/Tantalus.
Photo 3 -
Twisting Tantalus.
Stacked Rocks
Round top Dr and Tantalus is a good spot to also catch the city
lights at night. But the Lookout @ Puu Ualaokua Park is closed at night.
Caution:
None.
Difficulty Scale: 0- Easy.
Parking - Wheelchair friendly
at Puu Ualaokua Park Lookout.