Hours of Operation

10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday

Closed Sundays, Mondays
and all Federal Holidays

Phone number: 808-835-4268 

Location

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Regional Visitor Center
2131 Kalia Rd.
Fort DeRussy, Waikiki
Honolulu, HI  96830

The Pacific Regional Visitor Center is located on the west edge of Waikiki, along Kalia Road, on the grounds of the Hale Koa Hotel and the Fort DeRussy Recreation Center. The facility is on the second floor above the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii. Parking is available at the corner of Saratoga and Kalia roads.

Pacific Regional Visitor Center

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District's Pacific Regional Visitor Center first opened its doors at Battery Randolph in 1983. Its goal is to enhance the public's understanding of the multidimensional role of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Particular emphasis is on  water resources development that affects the lives of all the residents of Hawaii and the people of the Pacific. The Pacific Regional Visitor Center is located on the second floor of historic Battery Randolph at Fort DeRussy, Waikiki. Battery Randolph is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and is one of 16 coastal fortifications built by the Corps between 1906 and 1917 for the protection of Honolulu and Pearl Harbors.

Meet our Park Ranger

Park Ranger Jill Davis

Jill Davis became a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers natural resource specialist and park ranger in 2001 with the Savannah District. She has managed the Honolulu District’s Pacific Regional Visitor Center since 2021, where she educates the public about the Corps’ mission in the Pacific region. 

Davis has a bachelor’s degree in political science and public administration from Augusta State University, and a master’s degree in parks and recreation, with a focus on historical archaeology, from Georgia Southern University. Davis is a Georgia Master Naturalist and says that learning about and experiencing the great outdoors has been a lifelong passion — not only academically and professionally, but personally too. Her passions include ornithology, archaeology, scuba diving and, when she’s back in Georgia, white-water rafting.

“As a natural resource specialist, it’s important to me to help provide access to the public to these special, natural habitats and environments, but at the same time, to protect them," Davis said. "Managing these areas responsibly while still providing access is a fine balance.”

As part of the Honolulu District team, Davis coordinates volunteer events, meets with visiting schools and greets guests from around the world, sharing the Corps story and purpose.

Group Tours

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guided tours for school and community groups are available
by calling 
808-438-2815.

 

Photos

Park Ranger Jill Davis shows off the first penny pressed by the the Pacific Regional Visitor Center's brand-new Penny Press machine on November 5, 2024. 

Located on the 2nd floor of the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii on Fort DeRussy, the visitor center is easily within walking distance of all resort hotels and visitor accommodations and is free to the public.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Regional Visitor Center is thrilled by the the arrival of its brand-new Penny Press machine which arrived November 5, 2024.

Located on the 2nd floor of the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii on Fort DeRussy, the visitor center is easily within walking distance of all resort hotels and visitor accommodations and is free to the public.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Regional Visitor Center is thrilled by the the arrival of its brand-new Penny Press machine which arrived November 5, 2024.

Located on the 2nd floor of the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii on Fort DeRussy, the visitor center is easily within walking distance of all resort hotels and visitor accommodations and is free to the public.
From left to right: Joshua Bruening, Jill Davis and Nikki Smith help behind the scenes with logistics, supplies and snacks during the Earth Day cleanup April 20, 2024 at Ala Moana Park.
Members of the Honolulu District 'Ohana gather for a photo April 20, 2024 after completing a cleanup of Ala Moana Regional Park in Honolulu to commemorate Earth Day.
Ranger Jill Davis and Bobber the Water Safety Dog were the guest hosts as part of the Summer Reading Program at Fort Shafter Library.  Ranger Davis read a story showed a water safety video featuring Bobber. Ranger Jill and Bobber distributed activity sheets and coloring books and Jr Ranger badges. Bobber gave lots of hugs.
Students participating in a English as a second language summer school program visited the Pacific Regional Visitor Center July 27, 2023.
Students participating in a English as a second language summer school program visited the Pacific Regional Visitor Center July 27, 2023.

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