Yes, Pearl Harbor is located on the same island as the city of Honolulu, which is the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii. Specifically, Pearl Harbor is a deep-water naval base situated just a few miles west of downtown Honolulu and the famous Waikiki Beach area. Because Honolulu is the capital and largest city, and Pearl Harbor is one of the most significant historical and military sites in the United States, they are the two most visited areas on the island. The harbor itself is a natural lagoon that serves as the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet. For visitors, the Pearl Harbor National Memorial—which includes the USS Arizona Memorial, the USS Bowfin Submarine, and the Battleship Missouri—is easily accessible from Honolulu via a short drive on the H-1 freeway or by using the local public bus system (TheBus) and the newer Skyline rail system. While people often associate "Hawaii" with the Big Island, it is important to remember that Oahu is the "Gathering Place" where these two major landmarks reside. Geographically, Pearl Harbor is essentially part of the greater Honolulu metropolitan area, making it a very convenient day trip for anyone staying in the city’s major hotel districts.