Destinations
Oʻahu
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
On the morning of December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor pulled the United States into World War II. Today the harbor is both an active Navy base and a place of remembrance, where you can stand above the sunken USS Arizona, walk the deck where the war ended, and hear the stories of the people who were here.
Remember · Honor · Understand ·
Remember · Honor · Understand ·
The USS Arizona Memorial
The white memorial floats above the hull of the USS Arizona, the final resting place for more than 1,100 crew members. The free program includes a short orientation, a Navy-operated boat ride across the harbor, and quiet time on the memorial before returning to the visitor center.
Reservations are free on Recreation.gov (a small booking fee applies). Some are released weeks in advance and more the day before, so check both if you miss the first round.
Ranger Tip
- Arrive about an hour before your program time. Boats leave on schedule.
- There are no restrooms on the boats or the memorial.
- Even without an Arizona reservation, the visitor center, museums, and harbor-side exhibits are free and well worth your time.
Ford Island
Across the harbor, Ford Island is an active military base, so visitors ride a free shuttle from the visitor center. Bring a government-issued photo ID; you may be asked for it when boarding.
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Walk the deck where Japan’s formal surrender was signed in 1945, ending World War II.
Admission fee
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Historic WWII hangars full of aircraft, plus the restored Ford Island control tower.
Admission fee
USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials
Reach these quieter memorials on the National Park Service’s Ford Island Bus Tour.
Reservation required
Plan Your Visit
The no-bag policy
Bags of any size, including purses, backpacks, and camera bags, are not allowed. Wallets, phones, and cameras are fine, and small clear bags may be allowed. Bag storage is available near the entrance for a fee.
Getting there
From Waikīkī, it’s about 30 to 45 minutes by car depending on traffic, or take TheBus routes 20 or 42. Parking at the visitor center has a small fee.
Seeing everything
The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, Battleship Missouri, and Aviation Museum are run by nonprofit partners and charge admission. A combination pass covers all three if you plan to see them over one or two days.
Visiting with respect
This is a cemetery and a memorial. Dress comfortably but respectfully, and keep voices low on the USS Arizona Memorial.
Nearby
Most visitors stay in Waikīkī. If you want to go deeper into Oʻahu’s World War II history, Honouliuli National Historic Site now offers limited guided tours.
