Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Established suburban communities adjacent to the base offering the best combination of commute time, school quality, and (relative) housing affordability on Oahu. Pearl City's extensive retail corridor along Kamehameha Highway adds convenience.

Oahu's fastest-growing region on the west side, Ewa Beach and Kapolei offer newer master-planned communities, the Kapolei Commons shopping district, and more affordable homes than the urban core. The Kapolei-area H-1 interchange can slow commutes during peak hours.

A picture-perfect beach town on the island's windward coast, Kailua is beloved by military families for its outdoor recreation, walkable village, Lanikai Beach, and top-tier schools—at the cost of a longer commute through the mountains.

One of the most visited war memorials in America, the white marble structure over the sunken USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor is a profoundly moving experience, surrounded by Battleship Missouri and the Pacific Aviation Museum.

A postcard-perfect crescent of powdery white sand on the windward coast, with turquoise water and views of the Mokulua Islands. Consistently rated among the world's best beaches.

A beloved Japanese and Asian grocery market on Oahu serving the military community with a wide selection of Asian foods, fresh fish, bento, and specialty ingredients unavailable at commissary.

Two miles of gentle surf perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming, with kite and kayak rentals, picnic facilities, and stunning Koolau Mountain backdrop.

The largest air-conditioned shopping mall in Hawaii, located in Aiea just minutes from the base, with major retailers, food court, and a monorail connecting two wings.

A revived Oahu institution serving traditional Hawaiian plate lunch staples—laulau, poi, kalua pig, pipikaula—in the hip Kakaako neighborhood, popular with military families seeking authentic Hawaiian food.