With so many sites to see at Pearl Harbor, expect lots of walking. Wear comfortable shoes and breathable clothing.
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With over 1.8 million visitors per year Pearl Harbor is one of the most visited place in all the Hawaiian Islands, and for good reason. People go to pay their respects to fallen heroes, and to learn more about what happened that fateful morning of December 7th, 1941.
You want to be able to get the most out of your Passport to Pearl Harbor tickets and to do that, we recommend that you plan to arrive fairly early in the morning, as close to the 7:00 AM opening time as possible.
Bags, packages, or containers that offer concealment, such as purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage, etc. that exceed the measurements of 1.5 X 2.25 X 5.5, are not allowed at the monument.
There is no entry fee for the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, and no ticket is required to see the museums. The USS Arizona Memorial program can be accessed by reservation or through our first come first served standby line.
The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center has reserved accessible parking in the front lot. The restrooms, movie theater, exhibit galleries, bookstore, information desk and drinking fountains, Navy shuttle boats, and USS Arizona Memorial are all fully-accessible to people in wheelchairs.
Wear SunscreenAs Hawaii is warm and the tropical sun can be harsh, don't forget to use sunscreen before going out. Make sure to remember these tips in mind before your visit to Pearl Harbor. Enjoy the tour by exploring all the memorials and pay respect to the valiant soldiers.
From anywhere in Waikiki or the Ala Moana Shopping Center, take the #20 or #42 public bus (called TheBus), which will take you to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. If you're not sure where to get off, just ask the driver. A ticket costs $2.50.
If you'd like, you can reserve your tickets online, up to two months in advance. This will ensure you get to visit the Memorial on your trip to Hawaii. Reserve your tickets for late morning or mid-afternoon to avoid the biggest crowds. The last program begins at 3:00 pm.
Today, Pearl Harbor shows little traces of the destruction that took place in 1941. There is a no bag policy at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, you can bring in your wallet, camera, phone and bottled water.
Our Hangar Café is the only sit-down restaurant with A/C, food, and adult beverages you'll find at any of the Pearl Harbor destinations throughout your day of site-seeing. Members of the Museum, military and kamaaina will receive a discount of 20% off their orders.
Flip flops and sandals are permitted; however, we do encourage visitors to wear close toed shoes, as there is a lot of walking when visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.
This all made sense for us because we wanted to spend the whole day there, but if you only have a couple hours definitely see the USS Arizona. I'm not a history buff, but I could definitely appreciate the solemn sacrifice made on that day and the memorial is absolutely stunning. This is a must see on the island.
Pearl Harbor in Honolulu is 11 miles or a 25-minute drive from Waikiki Beach by car. Travelers can get to Pearl Harbor from our Waikiki Beach hotel by taking Highway 201 and following signs to the Pearl Harbor Historic Site and Visitor Center.