Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is famous for the December 7, 1941 attack by the Japanese which pushed the U.S. into WWII.

Pearl Harbor is the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet. Naval Station Pearl Harbor is a United States naval base provides berthing and shore side support to surface ships and submarines, as well as maintenance and training.

Location

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
USA

Getting There

Pearl Harbor is located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, and there are several ways to get there depending on where you are coming from.

If you are coming from Waikiki or downtown Honolulu, you can take a bus, taxi, or ride-sharing service such as Uber or Lyft. The bus route numbers 20, 42, and 62 all go to Pearl Harbor.

If you are driving, you can take the H-1 freeway and get off at the Pearl Harbor exit. There is a parking lot available for visitors.

You can also take a guided tour to Pearl Harbor from various locations on the island, which usually includes transportation.

Please note that due to security measures at Pearl Harbor, bags, purses, and other items are not allowed on the premises. There is a storage facility available for a fee if you need to store your belongings.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Hawaii that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.