Ala Moana Shopping Center

Located in the heart of downtown Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, The Ala Moana Shopping Center is customarily referred to as "Ala Moana" by residents of Hawaii. As the largest shopping mall in the Hawaiian Islands and the largest open-air shopping center in the world, the Ala Moana is famous for the peaceful koi ponds at its center and four levels of retail heaven offering every kind of shopping experience imaginable.

From high-end designer boutiques, such as Louis Vuitton, Armani, Coach and Versace, to big department stores, such as Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom's, Macy's and Bloomingdales, to popular, moderately-priced retail shops, such as Gap, Old Navy and Tommy Bahama.

With over 290 stores, you can also browse dozens of fabulous Hawaiian specialty shops, such as Flip Flop Shops, Local Motion and Rip Curl. But it's not just the shops that make the Ala Moana a huge center of activity, this major mall is renown for hosting some of the finest restaurants in the city, along with the highly-international and sensational Makai Market Food Court that has kept locals and visitors coming back for many years!

Another unique feature of the Ala Moana is the Centerstage. Located at the heart of the mall, the Centerstage showcases hundreds of cultural, professional, performing arts, fashion, concerts and community productions, so if you're feet are tired and you want to sit and enjoy the sounds of a choir, symphony or a local band, the Ala Moana offers this outstanding amenity.

The parking garage for the Ala Moana can get a little congested, but once inside, it's easy to spend the day. Afterward, take a short stroll across the street to the beautiful Ala Moana Beach Park, put your toes in the sand and watch a beautiful, tropical sunset. How many shopping malls offer that?