The Lesser Head

Koko Head Crater from Hawaii Kai

Koko Head is Diamond Head's little brother:
1) Diamond Head is Hawaii's most famous natural landmark;
2) Diamond Head dominates the Waikiki landscape, while Koko Head is too far away from downtown to be visible;
3) In songs and children's nursery rhymes Koko Head comes after Diamond Head, if it is mentioned at all.

Google's word-count tool confirms that Diamond Head is mentioned about 10 times more often than Koko Head.



It's time to show little brother some respect. From Koko Head's summit one can see Portlock/Hawaii Kai on the right and Hanauma Bay on the left. One of these days, before the tendinitis gets too bad, I hope to climb the Koko Head Stairs.