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Sight Pearl Harbor, Oahu

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

A sight in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Pearl Harbor National Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Oahu
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Why go

Boat out to the USS Arizona Memorial and walk the museums on the 1941 attack.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Oahu, alongside 4 places to eat, 3 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Helena's Hawaiian Food, 5.4 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Pearl Harbor
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Oahu. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    Family-run Hawaiian lunch spot open since 1946, known for pipikaula short ribs and kalua pig.

    Food · Waikiki · 5.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    James Beard–honored family spot for kalua pig, pipikaula short ribs and lau lau.

    Food · 5.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Waikiki Beach fireworks

    Midnight fireworks launched from a barge off Waikiki, free to watch from the sand along Duke Kahanamoku Beach.

    Activity · Waikiki · 8.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Hilton Hawaiian Village

    Large resort on the beach at the west end of Waikiki, right in front of the fireworks barge.

    Stay · Waikiki · 8.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    House Without a Key

    Open-air bar at the Halekulani under a kiawe tree, with Hawaiian music and hula at sunset.

    Drinks · Waikiki · 9.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Waikiki Beach

    Calm, sandy swim and beginner surf with Diamond Head as the backdrop.

    Outdoors · 9.3 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Pearl Harbor National Memorial is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Oahu

Pearl Harbor National Memorial is our only sight pick in Oahu; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Oahu guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Oahu run from 74°F in February to 81°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Pearl Harbor National Memorial itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Oahu from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Oahu weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818, USA
Coordinates
21.36760, -157.93886
Destination
Oahu, Hawaii
Website
nps.gov

Pearl Harbor National Memorial: quick answers

How much time do you need at Pearl Harbor National Memorial?

Plan on about 3 hours at Pearl Harbor National Memorial. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

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

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Reserve free USS Arizona tickets on recreation.gov; no bags allowed.

Is Pearl Harbor National Memorial free?

Yes, we list Pearl Harbor National Memorial as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Pearl Harbor National Memorial?

Pearl Harbor National Memorial is at 1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818, USA, in Pearl Harbor. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Pearl Harbor National Memorial?

Pearl Harbor National Memorial appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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