Pearl Harbor

Staggeringly sobering the impact that that fateful day had on the island, the territory, and the USA.The Arizona memorial is a must.Booking ahead for tickets to the memorial is not negotiable.A trip to Ford Island was rewarding, the aviation museum, the USS Missouri and especially for lunch at the Blue Box.Informative and courteous citizen staff, park rangers, and the US Navy & Marine sailors & soldiers staffing the site get a big thank you.

I visited this memorial many times and this is my first review. From the park rangers to the US Navy Staff what a professional and dedicated team.Park and memorial are very well maintained.Just like all things parking and tickets are very tricky.Highly suggest coming here early

My first time that I visited this memorial was in 1995. It was awesome and I loved the guided tour. It's remarkable on how many names are listed on that memorial wall. When I was there I looked into the water and saw a thin layer of oil that comes from the sunken ship. You can actually still see one of the smoke stacks sticking out the water. My second visited to this memorial was in 2007. I do hope to get another opportunity to visit here again.

Absolutely speechless. What a beautiful memorial and a beautiful harbor. We reserved our tickets well in advance of our trip to Pearl Harbor which was good because it was a popular day to visit. The memorial is absolutely stunning memorial to all those who lost their lives on December 7th 1941 and those who also lived and decided to be buried with their crew when they eventually passed. You'll see names and recent years on the backend of the memorial and that is what that means. You have limited time at the site so spend your time wisely and respect the memorial as it's a somber and place of prayer.

Definitely not a tourist trap but a memorial. It is a great place to reflect at the historical start of the US involvement in WWII. The gift shop was packed full of Rosie the Riveter merchandise and other cute memoria.

We had trouble finding parking but once we got in, we had a wonderful time. The exhibits were super interesting and made you relive the days leading up to the attack and after. The world might be a different place if not for that happening and how we responded.

Go and enjoy the experience and learn about the attack on Pearl Harbor. The ride to the USS Arizona is free and reserved time is recommended although they have stand line if you don't have a reservation. If you reserve a time be sure to arrive 10 min prior. A movie can also be seen that is shown on the 15 and 45 min of every hour. You can purchase ticket for other tours of the other museums on site or pay for fully guided tours and audio tours. The design of this memorial is breathtaking. Well worth the experience. No bags allowed so you will need to secure them in your car. No drinks allowed except for water and parking is $7 per vehicle that is paid with a credit card via online.

I didn't know much of the details about the attack of Pearl Harbor and the events that occurred on December 7, 1941, but I definitely learned much more during my time here.It's free to get into Pearl Harbor but it costs extra to go to other exhibits like certain museums. The USS Arizona memorial is very popular and it's best to make a reservation online ahead of time. It's free but costs $1 for a reservation fee per person. If you don't make this reservation, you can wait in the standby line when you get there and hope there's room on the boat for you.There are two exhibits onsite that walk through the Road to War and the Attack on Pearl Harbor, where you can learn about the political and global events leading up to that devastating day. There was also a 23 minute video at the Memorial Theater that summarized the history, attack, and response. The video happens every hour on the 15 and 45.This is a place where you can spend anywhere from a couple hours to all day because there's so much to see and so much to soak in. This was such a cool experience.

We didn't know if we wanted the 5 hour Honolulu Tour, which includes "fast passes" to the memorials, or to buy individual tickets, or to do some Go Oahu city card special to maximize the choices, so we just didn't include it on our itinerary and felt like bad people.Instead, we went to visit the area, unaware that the National Park Service operated visitor center is a fulfilling experience on its own. Past the huge parking lot and cramped but large gift shop, visitors have clear views of the memorials, the remembrance circle that lists casualties by ship and affiliation (who are on "eternal patrol") and civilians, access to the 8-ton anchor and mast from the Arizona, and enough infographical displays ("interpretative wayside exhibits") to keep you reading about the days before during and after the attack for 90 minutes. The visitor center also has two exhibit galleries containing memorabilia, photographs, and artifacts. I was especially impressed with the "park" outside the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum (a historic partner), which detailed each sub's record like a playing card without hiding some unpleasant history (like stupid mistakes or friendly fire). Note: The park is essentially part of PH, but the museum, the Battleship Missouri Memorial, and the Aviation Museum are not managed by the NPS and they have their own websites and admissions)I found the visitor center enough for me, but make your reservations for something more up-close and in-depth. Warning: they only honor reservations from Recreation.gov., GroupOn, and Go Oahu, so you won't likely get in with a "free Pearl Harbor" tour from Cuckoo Coconuts or the like.I regret not choosing the self-guided Pacific Historic Parks Pearl Harbor Audio Tour and VR experience, not because it walks you through 27 stops, but because it's narrated by Bobcat Goldthwait. I'm kidding- it's Jamie Lee Curtis. So, that's pleasant. Unless you're Michael Myers.

This is a very moving monument knowing that over 900 servicemen and civilians died during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The memorial was quiet but informative, providing the names of those who are interned at the memorial. Parking is seven dollars and can be paid electronically. No bags or any kind is allowed within the grounds of Pearl Harbor, and must be checked into storage at a cost of around seven to ten dollars. The entrance to to the memorial is free however, that includes a boat ride to the memorial which lasts around 45 minutes from start to finish. Although we did not partake in the full tour, a ship and submarine tour is available for a cost of under $100. I have visited several times during the years, and this never gets old!