Ala Moana Center: Oahu's Premier Shopping Destination

Ala Moana Center is the largest shopping mall in Hawaii and the world's largest open-air shopping center. Located in Honolulu on Oahu, it's a retail, dining, and cultural landmark.

Key Facts

• Location: 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814
• Distance from Waikiki: ~1.5 miles (3–5 min drive, 10 min bus, 30 min walk)
• Distance from Downtown Honolulu: ~3 miles east
• Owner/Manager: Brookfield Properties (formerly General Growth Properties)
• Opened: 1959 (expanded 1966, 1982, 1999, 2006, 2015)
• Size: 2.4M sq ft (223,000 m²) — 350+ stores/restaurants
• Format: Open-air, multi-level, landscaped courtyards, koi ponds, fountains

Retail Mix

• Luxury: Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue (men's), Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Dior, Cartier, Tiffany, Rolex, etc.
• Department Stores: Macy's, Nordstrom (women's), Target.
• Contemporary: Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, Aritzia, Lululemon, Sephora, Apple.
• Local/Hawaii: Reyn Spooner, Tori Richard, Martin & MacArthur, Hawaiian Quilt Collection, Island Slipper.
• Dining: 50+ options — food courts (Makai Market, Lanai), fine dining (Ala Moana Hotel, Signature Prime Steak, etc.), local favorites (Marukame Udon, Tanioka's, Leonard's).

Unique Features

• Centerstage: Open-air amphitheater — free daily hula shows, live music, cultural performances.
• Keiki (Kids) Areas: Play spaces, family restrooms.
• Art Installations: Rotating sculptures, Hawaiian cultural art.
• Transit Hub: Major bus terminus (TheBus routes 8, 19, 20, 23, 42, etc.). Future rail (Skyline) station planned.
• Parking: 4,000+ spaces (garage + surface). First 2 hrs free with validation.

Neighborhood Context

Ala Moana anchors the Kaka'ako/Ala Moana district—Honolulu's fastest-growing residential area with high-rise towers (Ward Village, Anaha, Ko'ula, Ae'o). Adjacent to Ala Moana Beach Park (calm lagoon, magic island) and Kaka'ako Waterfront Park.

More than a mall, Ala Moana Center is Honolulu's de facto town square—where locals and visitors shop, eat, gather, and experience Hawaii's retail heart.