Pearl City 236 PEARL CITY In 1899, the United States Navy established the Pearl Harbor base which later gained global recognition for the Dec. 7, 1941 attack by Japanese Empirical Bombers. This infamous action swept across Oahu as it destroyed 21 vessels from the U.S. Pacific Fleet and propelling the U.S. to participate in World War II. In 2010, Pearl Harbor joined Hickam Air Force Base to create Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. EXPLORE PEARL HIGHLANDS CENTER Located off Pearl City’s main thoroughfare of Kamehameha Highway, Pearl Highlands Center is a must-stop destination for entertainment, dining and everyday needs. Major retailers include Guitar Center, Ross and Sam’s Club, plus Regal Cinemas with four 3D auditoriums. Be your best self while working out at 24 Hour Fitness, getting your hair cut at Great Clips, polishing that pearly smile at Pearl Family Dental Care, treating yourself at Massage Envy and Queen Nails or getting beach-ready at the European Wax Center. Plus, check out the latest in fashion and beauty trends at Ulta Beauty and Jeans Warehouse. Dining options include Hawaii’s only The Pizza Press, the popular Buffalo Wild Wings, and local favorites like Liliha Bakery and Little Joe’s Steakhouse. Also check out the amazing Highlands Market with “ono grinds” (delicious food) from Jersey Mike’s Subs, Chicken & Brisket, Sushiman and L & G Local Food. TOUR PEARL HARBOR One of Oahu’s top tourist attractions, Pearl Harbor is a place to connect with national, international and personal PEARL HARBOR TOURING TIPS Reserve your free tickets to the USS Arizona, USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials at maximum 8-weeks in advance at Recreation.gov. There are bag restrictions at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. If you need something, put it in a clear plastic bag. Please visit the official website for more information. Bag storage is available for a fee. Parking is available at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center for a fee. No restrooms are available on the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Utah, or Oklahoma Memorials. Military visitors are welcomed to wear civilian clothing when visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Class A Dress Uniform is required for active duty military members who are volunteering with Pacific Historic Parks. For more information about volunteering opportunities, please visit PacificHistoricParks.org. 1 2 TICKET TIPS USS Arizona Memorial Boat Tickets can be reserved in advance online for a $1 perticket reservation fee. If tickets are not available ahead of time, you may join the new free Virtual Standby Queue at the USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tours Desk, which allows you to be on standby for the next available seat. The movie is no longer part of the onboarding boat process but can be viewed separately at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Theater. RESERVATIONS: Visit Recreation.gov to make reservations for the USS Arizona Memorial program and the Ford Island bus tour. A printed or digital copy of your reservation will be scanned at check-in along with your ID, and it is recommended to arrive one hour before your scheduled time. Reservations and tickets are not required to enter the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, walk the grounds, or visit the museums. The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, Battleship Missouri, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum are non-profit entities that charge admission and maintain separate ticketing.
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