Where Do I Park For Pearl Harbor Visitor Center?

If you are driving your car or have rented a vehicle, the prime spot to park is directly outside the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center in their public parking lots. Parking cost is $7.00 per day in which you can pay at an on-site kiosk or via a mobile app. The Vistor Center is open daily from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. There are a few hundred parking spots available, but arriving early can assure you a parking spot as they fill up fast. Going via a taxi, shuttle service, or ride share app will free you of the stress that comes with trying to secure a parking spot. Note that there are no entrance fees to visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, museums, the park film, and grounds. The cost comes when you visit the USS Missouri Battleship, USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin Submarine, and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Reserving tickets through Pearl Harbor Tickets will assure you a ticket as standby tickets at the Visitor Center are limited and the first come, first serve distribution has been discontinued.

Directions to Pearl Harbor?

When using your phone or GPS, please use the following address so that you don’t end up at the actual military base:

The visitor center is only about a 10-15 minute drive from the airport!

Directions:

• From the airport, head west on either H1-West or HI-92 West.
• Follow the signs for ‘HI-99 West/Kamehameha Highway’ and merge onto HI-99 West.
• At the fourth traffic light, make a left onto Arizona Memorial Place.
• Drive to the bottom of the hill and turn right to reach the parking area. Be sure to park your vehicle before unloading.

From Downtown Honolulu, Waikiki, and Hawaii Kai

The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is approximately a 30-minute drive from Waikiki, depending on traffic conditions. Be prepared for potential congestion during rush hours. The route is mostly straightforward, but be cautious not to take the exit leading to Hickam Air Force Base by mistake.

Directions:

• Start on Ala Moana Boulevard/Nimitz Highway (from Downtown & Waikiki) or H-1 heading west (from Hawaii Kai).
• On H-1, take Exit 15A labeled “Arizona Mem./Stadium.”
• Do not take the exit for “Hickam AFB/Pearl Harbor.”
• Continue along HI-99 (Kamehameha Highway).
• At the fourth traffic light, make a left onto Arizona Memorial Place.
• At the bottom of the hill, turn right to access the parking area. Be sure to park before unloading passengers.

Coming from the Westside of Oahu (i.e. Waianae / Kapolei / Ewa Beach)

Your route mainly involves using H-1 East and following directions for Aiea and the stadium.

Directions:

• Begin on H-1 East heading toward Aiea.
• Take Exit 13A onto Moanalua Road.
• Keep to the far-right lane and take the “Stadium/Aiea” exit.
• At the first traffic light, turn left onto HI-99 East (Kamehameha Highway).
• Follow HI-99, then make a right onto Arizona Memorial Place.
• At the bottom of the hill, turn right to reach the parking area. Ensure you park before unloading passengers.

Driving from Kailua or Kaneohe? (East Oahu)

Driving from East Oahu, you’ll travel along H-3 West, enjoying the picturesque Ko’olau Mountains along the route. As you approach the Halawa area, be sure to follow the signs directing you toward the stadium.

Directions:

• Begin your journey on H-3 West.
• Take Exit 1C for Halawa/Camp Smith/Aiea/Stadium.
• Turn left onto Kahuapaani Street and follow the signs for Stadium/Honolulu.
• Make a right onto Salt Lake Boulevard and continue following signs for the stadium.
• Turn left onto HI-99 East (Kamehameha Highway).
• Make a right onto Arizona Memorial Place.
• At the bottom of the hill, turn right to access the parking lot. Be sure to park before unloading.

Heading to Pearl Harbor from the North Shore? (i.e. Wailua / Haleiwa / Pupukea)

The journey from the North Shore to your destination follows HI-99 and H-2 South, connecting to H-1 East. Look for exit 13A, which leads toward the stadium and Aiea.

Directions:

1. Begin on HI-99 South and continue onto HI-80.
2. Merge onto H-2 South heading toward Honolulu.
3. Follow H-1 East and take exit 13A onto Moanalua Road.
4. Stay in the far-right lane and take the exit for ‘Stadium/Aiea.’
5. Turn left at the first stoplight onto HI-99 East (Kamehameha Highway).
6. Continue along HI-99 and make a right turn onto Arizona Memorial Place.
7. At the bottom of the hill, turn right to reach the parking lot. Remember to park before unloading your vehicle.