The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is the National Park Service site in Honolulu that preserves the story of the December 7, 1941 attack and honors the Americans who served and died that day. Admission is free, the visitor center at 1 Arizona Memorial Place is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the
What island is Pearl Harbor on? Pearl Harbor is on Oahu, the third-largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago and home to Honolulu, Hawaii’s state capital. The harbor sits on Oahu’s south shore, just west of downtown Honolulu, and it is where you’ll find the USS Arizona Memorial, the Battleship Missouri, and the other historic sites
On the morning of Sunday, December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise air attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In less than two hours, 353 Japanese aircraft struck the Pacific Fleet at anchor, killing 2,403 Americans and destroying or damaging 21 U.S. ships. The attack ended American neutrality
2,403 Americans died in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. That total includes 2,008 Navy sailors, 218 Army soldiers and airmen, 109 Marines, and 68 civilians. Another 1,178 Americans were wounded. Nearly half of all the dead, 1,177 men, were aboard a single ship: the USS Arizona. Key Highlights Total killed:
The best Hawaii family vacation package is not a fixed itinerary. It is a plan built around the island that fits your kids’ ages, a balance of beach time and kid-tested tours, and advance reservations at the sights that sell out. Families visiting for the first time usually do best on Oahu, where Waikiki’s beaches,
Pearl Harbor is not one attraction — it is four historic sites around one harbor, and the difference between a frustrating day and a great one is planning. The good news: the Pearl Harbor National Memorial grounds and the USS Arizona Memorial program are completely free. The three other sites charge admission, the Arizona boat
The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum in Honolulu is Hawaiʻi’s largest museum and the state’s official museum of natural and cultural history, and it is the single best place on Oʻahu to understand the islands beyond the beaches. Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in honor of his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop —
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park sits on the southeast flank of the Big Island and protects two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. You enter from Highway 11 near the town of Volcano, pay one entrance fee good for seven days, and explore two scenic drives, more than 150 miles of trails,
Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay is the single most rewarding easy-water snorkel on Oahu: a volcanic crater turned nature preserve on the island’s southeast shore, with calm, clear water and more than 400 species of fish a few kicks from shore. You need a timed reservation — they open two days out at 7:00 AM HST
Chief’s Luau is a three-hour Polynesian dinner show in Kapolei, Oahu, hosted by world-champion fire-knife dancer Chief Sielu Avea. Admission includes the imu ceremony, cultural activities, an all-you-can-eat Hawaiian buffet, Polynesian dance performances, and a fire-knife finale. Three tiers: Aloha (~$135), Paradise (~$170), Royal (~$215) per adult, with Waikiki transfers optional. Key Highlights Hosted by
