Park & nature
Punchbowl Crater
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Punchbowl Crater is a extinct volcanic tuff cone that now serves as the solemn National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, honoring veterans of the U.S. armed forces. The crater's rim provides sweeping views of downtown Honolulu, Diamond Head, and the ocean. Visitors can walk among the rows of white headstones, visit the memorial chapel, and see the impressive mosaic map of Pacific battles. The site is both a place of reflection and a scenic lookout.
Don't miss
- Pay respects at the Court of the Missing, which lists names of those lost in WWII
- Take in the panoramic view of Honolulu from the crater's rim
- See the colorful mosaic map depicting major Pacific theater battles
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Punchbowl Crater
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inPearl Harbor Tribute: Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour4.5★ · 860 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$45 per personSee dates →
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Top ratedPearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour4.9★ · 4,948 travelers5–9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$94 per personSee dates →More attractions in Honolulu
