See Pearl Harbor’s three major museums with one pass, and take up to two consecutive days to explore them on your own schedule.
Yes, you can visit Pearl Harbor on your own by driving to the Visitor Center and exploring the free exhibits and grounds. Parking is available for a fee of $7/day. Please allow for additional time as the parking lots can be congested and do not leave any valuables in sight.
If you want to visit the USS Arizona Memorial or other museum sites, you’ll need to reserve tickets separately or purchase admission. Many visitors choose a tour to simplify planning and lock in access to key experiences.
Our self-paced tours include admission to most of the attractions at Pearl Harbor, but you’ll have to reserve tickets to the Arizona Memorial separately. Our scheduled tours include tickets to the Arizona Memorial.
Pearl Harbor is located on Oahu, but if you are staying on a neighboring island, we have Pearl Harbor tours from Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island to Pearl Harbor.
These tours include round-trip airfare and pick-up from Honolulu International Airport, which is only 10 minutes from Pearl Harbor. Often referred to as One-day Tours or Inter-Island Tours, a Pearl Harbor Tour from Maui, Kauai, or Hawaii, the Big Island is the best way to see this important site.
Inter-island tours are primarily on jets with a flight time of 25 – 40 minutes. There are no boats or ferries offering tours between the islands.
Lunch is not included however there are places to eat on site. The narrated portion of the tours begin after you are picked up at Honolulu International airport.
There are no one-day Pearl Harbor tours available from Hilo. If you are staying in Hilo or near the Volcano on Hawaii, the Big Island, you will need to drive to Kona for a one-day tour. Tours on the Big Island depart from Kona.
Currently, Pearl Harbor tours are not offered from the islands of Molokai or Lanai. However, visitors to these islands can arrange a private tour on Oahu that includes airport pick-up.
Food and drinks are available at Pearl Harbor, including snack bars and cafés at the Visitor Center and museum sites. Many visitors take a break between sites or plan lunch at one of the museums.
Due to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial's no-bag policy, only bring snacks and water bottles that you can carry. There is a small snack shop on site that carries various sundry snacks and cold beverages as well as restaurants throughout the area. There are water fountains located throughout the park to use or refill water bottles.
Pearl Harbor is an accessible site, there are no hills, and the paths are mostly flat. Wheelchairs are not available for rent at the park. There are benches placed around the visitor center and there are wheelchair locks on the US Navy boats to and from the memorial that sport visitors back and forth to the Memorial.
Motorized mobility devices are welcome at the Visitor Center and on US Navy Vessels, and the USS Arizona Memorial.
There are no wheelchair or motorized scooter rentals available at Pearl Harbor.
Remember, no bags larger than 1.5"x2.25"x5.5" are allowed anywhere at Pearl Harbor. This includes backpacks, camera bags, purses, luggage, and fanny packs must all be left at the baggage storage at the entrance to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. For diaper needs, we suggest parents and caregivers include these baby items in a clear sealable bag under the stroller seat for clear visibility and access.
Here is an example of an approved clear stadium style bag.
If you have a medical issue that may require the use of a medical bag that might offer concealment, you must disclose this to security. Bags can only carry the medically required items. Final say rests with the Park Security Rangers.
We recommend that all visitors consider this site is for remembrance and reflection of the loss of life in service to the United States, therefore please plan for appropriate dress. Battle dress uniform is not allowed on the memorial, though it is allowed throughout the visitor center and at sites on Ford Island. Military visitors are welcome to wear civilian attire when visiting.
Come prepared with comfortable shoes as you will be on your feet throughout your visit, including a hat, sunglasses, and reef-safe sunscreen are recommended.
