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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 25 MIN

The Pearl Harbor Experience Most Visitors Don't Know Exists

from Hawaii Travel Podcast: Hawaii Travel Tips & Things to Do in Hawaii for Your Hawaii Vacation Planning | Hawaii’s Best Travel · host Bryan Murphy — Certified Hawaii Travel Expert & Owner of Hawaii’s Best Travel | Hawaii Travel Podcast

Most visitors to Pearl Harbor only see it from the ground, but that just changed!The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum just opened a brand new experience, and if you’re heading to Oahu, you’ll want to know about this before you go.👉 Hit play now to hear from the museum’s first-ever CEO, a former Blue Angels pilot, on exactly what’s new and how to plan a visit that’s actually worth your time.If you’ve ever wondered how to get more out of Pearl Harbor than a quick walkthrough, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away knowing what’s new, what to book, and how to make the most of a full day on Oahu.In this episode of Hawaii’s Best, we sit down with the man leading Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum so you can show up informed, skip the guesswork, and experience Pearl Harbor the way most visitors never do.👉In this episode, you will:Discover the new Tower View Experience, climb 168 feet to the top of the Ford Island Control Tower and finally see Pearl Harbor the way it was attacked, from the air.Learn how to plan your visit from start to finish, including the free shuttle, current security requirements, and the optional $10 docent-led deep dive.Hear the one piece of advice the museum’s CEO gives every visitor that most people never hear before they arrive._Scroll up ⬆️ and hit play now to plan a Pearl Harbor visit that goes way beyond the surface.👉Book the Pearl Harbor Tower View Experience🎧Related episodes:5 Oahu Experiences You Won't Forget!_💻Related blog posts:Must-See Historical Places in Hawaii_🤓Chapters:2:45 From Blue Angels to CEO4:48 Why Pearl Harbor Still Matters7:29 Attack Seen From the Tower10:24 Tower View Experience Explained13:06 John’s First Pearl Harbor Moment15:54 Plan Your Ideal Museum Visit17:23 Security and Getting On Base19:18 One Tip Most Visitors Miss20:21 Where to Eat on Oahu23:12 Final Takeaways_🌴 Plan Your Hawaii Trip With BryanAbout Your Host: Bryan Murphy is the founder of Hawaii’s Best Travel & a Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, since 2020. An HVCB member since 2019, he helps first-time & repeat visitors plan respectful Hawaii vacations w/ clear, practical advice & cultural insight.Connect on InstagramHawaii Planning Facebook GroupFree Hawaii travel tips & guides at hawaiisbesttravel.com🤝 To sponsor the show visit hawaiisbesttravel.com/partnerHawaii travel podcast helps you plan a trip to Hawaii with clarity. Discover practical travel tips, island itineraries, & local insight to help you explore Oahu, Maui, Kauai, the Big Island.Edge of the Ocean (w/ permission)Ukulele and Chill (w/ permission)Talk Story (w/ permission)

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Most visitors to Pearl Harbor only see it from the ground, but that just changed! The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum just opened a brand new experience, and if you’re heading to Oahu, you’ll want to know about this before you go. 👉 Hit play now to hear from the museum’s first-ever CEO, a former Blue Angels pilot, on exactly what’s new and how to plan a visit that’s actually worth your time. If you’ve ever wondered how to get more out of Pearl Harbor than a quick walkthrough, this episode is for...

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