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Pearl Harbor National Memorial – 2021-10-11 10 03 19 View towards the front of a USS Arizona Memorial ferry boat just before departing the visitor center in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii📷 Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Honolulu, HI

History

A memorial and visitor centre on Pearl Harbor with museum galleries and a boat trip to the USS Arizona Memorial. Arrive early, as timed entry fills up, and leave bags in the car because of security rules.

Pearl Harbor National Memorial includes the USS Arizona Memorial and the memorials to the USS Oklahoma and USS Utah, along with museums and exhibits. The visitor center is free to enter; you reach the USS Arizona Memorial by US Navy boat. Programs run throughout the day, with the first starting at 8 a.m. and the last departure at 3:30 p.m. (as of October 2026).

Reservations through Recreation.gov are strongly recommended but not required; limited standby tickets are available for walk-up visitors. Arrive early. Bags are not allowed in the memorial or visitor center, and paid storage is available near the entrance. Parking costs a fee, paid by app or QR code. Allow half a day for the museums and the boat program. Check the National Park Service website beforehand for current times and rules.

Nearest town
Honolulu, HI
Category
History & culture
GPS
21.3649, -157.9400

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually December–February. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–June and September–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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FAQs

Where is Pearl Harbor National Memorial?

Pearl Harbor National Memorial is in Honolulu, HI, at GPS 21.3649, -157.9400. It is about 19 mi from Haleiwa.

Can you camp near Pearl Harbor National Memorial?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ke'ehi Lagoon Memorial, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

What is there to see near Pearl Harbor National Memorial?

Places worth a stop nearby: ʻIolani Palace (7 mi), Diamond Head State Monument (11 mi), Kualoa Regional Park (12 mi) and Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (17 mi).

When is the best time to visit Pearl Harbor National Memorial?

The most pleasant months are usually December–February. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–June and September–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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