Malls and Outlets

Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 955-9517

Directions

HOURS:
9:30am - 9:00pm (M-Sat)
10:00am - 7pm (Sun)

Ala Moana Center is Hawaii’s premier shopping, entertainment, and dining destination – with over 260 stores and venues in a unique indoor/outdoor environment. This is Hawaii's largest shopping mall, and it's in walking distance from the Hawaii Convention Center. It is also within walking distance from the host hotel, the Hilton Hawaiian Village-- approximatelly 3.9 miles away.

For affordable places to eat, there is an international food court, Makai (translation: oceanside) Market Food Court, located in the middle of the mall on the ground floor that offers a wiide variety of fast food cuisines. Addtionally, there is the Hookipa (translation: hospitality) Terrace on the middle, top floor of the mall that are family friendly, some mainland chains and some local. The mall even has a great selection of fine dining restaurants. Visit Ala Moana's website for more information.

Oh and did we mention the shopping? At 4.712% tax, shopping in Hawaii in general means your dollar stretches even farther! The mall also holds special events and promos! so while you take a break from shopping, check to see if the Center Court (middle of the mall) is offering some complementary entertainment.

When I shop at Ala Moana, I love to treat myself to a nice relaxing break at the Mai Tai Bar, located on the Ho'okipa Terrace (4th floor) of the shopping center. It's a relaxing, open-air restaurant/bar with comfortable seating. They have a great assortment of puu-puus (appetizers) and sandwiches so you can eat a little or a lot and I've never had a bad dish there. They also have really great mojitos.


Ward Centers
1050 to 1240 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814

MAP

HOURS:
10am - 9pm (M-Sat)
10am - 6pm (Sun)

Ward Centers, including Ward Centre, Ward Warehouse, Ward Village, and Ward Entertainment Center, has many shops/boutiques, events, and a multiplex theater over several blocks. There are also great restaurants to dine at, whether it be fast, quick and affordable or a bit more luxurious.

The atmosphere at Ward is more laid back and relaxing than Ala Moana. It's a stretch of stores and restaurants that will certainly keep the busy shopper, diner, movie fanatic entertained all day!

Recommendations: Big City Diner has great local-style food in a casual diner-style atmosphere. Their Loco Moco and the Kim Chee Fried Rice are excellent.


Kahala Mall
4211 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: 808-732-7736
Fax: 808-735-4126

MALL HOURS:
10am – 9pm (M-Sat)
10am – 5pm (Sun)

Describes itself as "Shop fun, funky, one-of-a-kind boutiques, specialty food shops and restaurants. Enjoy a movie in our cozy theaters, or take the time to browse at some of your favorite stores." It does have some stores not found on the mainland with really unusual clothing and items. Stores with an island flavor here are Cinnamon Girl, Kahala Kids, PacSun, T&C Surf Designs, Compleat Kitchen, and maybe the last K-B Toys left on the island.

Online dining directory
Online store directory
Here's a printable map of the mall.

Pearlridge Center
98-1005 Moanalua Rd # 231
Aiea, HI 96701

Mall hours:
10 AM - 9 PM (Mon-Sat)
10 AM - 6 PM (Sun)

If you're heading toward the leeward side of the island, headed west, and are exploring Pearl Harbor, Pearlridge Center is a little over a mile away where you can stop for lunch or grab last minute supplies for your trip to the beach on the North Shore. It is a neighborhood type of mall where the locals living in the area will shop or sometimes spend their weekends.

Pearlridge has an odd configuration made up of four main complexes, Pearlridge "Uptown" or Phase 1, Pearlridge "Downtown" or Phase 2, and Pearlridge East which contains restaurants and offices and Pearl Kai (near the water). There isn't much in Phase 2 and it's actually turned into a hangout for high school aged kids over the years so I wouldn't waste my time going there. But if you want to stop by for lunch, there are some great ethnic retaurants serving Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Thai fare, particularly in Pearl Kai.

The center holds various events throughout the year. See their online calendar.


Waikele Premium Outlets
94-790 Lumiaina Street
Waipahu, HI 96797

Outlet hours:
9 AM - 9 PM (Mon-Sat)
10 AM - 6 PM (Sun)

50 outlet stores, like Coach, Banana Republic, Sak's 5th Ave, Michael Kors, Barney's, Le Sportsac, Ralph Lauren, Old Navy, the list goes on. Located in Waikele, Waipahu. Includes sit down chains like Chili's and local Japanese restaurant, Kunio's (Honolulu Star Bulletin Review) where the locals go for sushi and teishoku meals. Fast food options include: KFC, McDonald's and a variety of local style fast food eateries. Oh, and don't forget to visit the Leonard's truck on the makai (ocean) side of the mall where you can get a taste of real hawaii-- malasadas!!!

Stand-alone Stores & Gift Shops

ABC Stores A chain of convenience stores in Wakiki and beyond-- you will see one on every block! From snack foods for a late evening snack to T-shirts and all those gifts you want to take home to show off your fabulous trip to Hawaii, this store has it all and very affordable. One cannot leave Hawaii without visting the ABC store.

Hilo Hattie Nimitz Flagship Store
700 N. Nimitz Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: 808.535.6500
Click here for a printable map.

Store Hours:
8:00am - 6:00pm (daily)

A one-stop store for Hawaiian fashion and gift/food souvenirs. The Hawaiian wear is for adults and children. Whether it's a key chain, a T-shirt, macademia nuts, coffee, chocolate, or jewelry -- this store has it all

Aloha Yarn
46-018 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite 209
Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744
Phone/Fax: (808) 234-5865

Store Hours:
Saturday - Sunday 10-2, Weekdays 10-5
Tuesday Closed

A great place to find a wide variety of yarns, needles and accessories for all your knitting (or crotcheting) needs.

Kaimuki Dry Goods
1144 10th Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: (808) 734-2141

Hours:
M-F: 9am-9pm
Sat: 9am-5:30pm
Sun: 10am-4pm
Hawaii Standard Time

One of the best places on Oahu to find fabrics of all types (Hawaiian to fine materials). In operation since 1926, this conveniently located shop is centrally located in Kaimuki. Enjoy browsing the fabrics and accessories.

Native Books / Na Mea Hawaii

Ward Warehouse (Ewa end)
1050 Ala Moana Blvd.
Phone: 808-596-8885

There also is a nice gallery featuring local artists, nearby at Ward Centre. Called the Gallery at Ward Centre

Farmer's Market

Saturday Farmer's Market, Kapiolani Community College
Saturday mornings 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. Located on the slopes of Diamond Head; accessible by bus or a nice long walk from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Many interesting foods to sample; everything is grown in Hawaii. Flowers, fresh vegetables, prepared food. Bring a hat, large bag, and lather on some sun screen before going out (just in case)

Swap Meet

Aloha Swap Meet
Aloha Stadium
99-500 Salt Lake Blvd

Hours:
6 AM - 3 PM (Wed, Sat, Sun)

Bargain shopping, approximately 12 miles outside of Waikiki. (Take the bus or a shuttle is available for a nominal fee. From Waikiki: Take the H-1 freeway west to the Stadium exit 1E.)

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