Los Angeles, CA – July 21, 2025 – Pacific Battleship Center is pleased to announce today that Battleship USS Iowa has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2025, ranking No. 7 of Things to Do in Los Angeles. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award winners are among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.
As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers and diners. This award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of travelers’ favorites.
“We are honored to be included among travelers’ favorites this year and proud to be ranked No. 7 on the list of Things to Do in Los Angeles. This recognition from Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards is a testament to the incredible experiences our visitors have aboard Battleship IOWA. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has taken the time to leave a review and share their journey. This award also belongs to our dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters—those who bring this historic ship to life every single day. Travelers’ Choice is one of the most recognized and coveted awards in the travel space, so it is especially meaningful to us as we continue building the National Museum of the Surface Navy and deepening our impact in the community.”
“Congratulations to Battleship USS Iowa on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025,” said Kristen Dalton, President, Tripadvisor. “Ranking among the top percentage of businesses globally means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took time to go online and leave a glowing review about their experience. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2025 and beyond.”
Check out all the reviews and discover more about Battleship USS Iowa here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32655-d2440929-Reviews-Battleship_USS_Iowa_Museum-Los_Angeles_California.html
About Battleship USS Iowa / Pacific Battleship Center
The Battleship USS Iowa Museum, operated by the Pacific Battleship Center, is located at the Port of Los Angeles and serves as a community platform and top-rated museum that educates, engages, and inspires through the stories of service and sacrifice aboard the world’s last battleship. As the future National Museum of the Surface Navy, opening in October 2025, Battleship IOWA honors the legacy of those who have served while pioneering innovative programs in education, veterans affairs, and community resilience. The museum welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and serves as a living symbol of connection, purpose, and patriotism. Learn more at www.pacificbattleship.com or visit the ship at the LA Waterfront in San Pedro.
About Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform*, helps millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than 1 billion reviews and contributions, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby.
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* Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly, January 2025
** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files
