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Ala Moana Center, Honolulu, HI

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Ala Moana Center

1450 Ala Moana Blvd · Honolulu, HI

Why you should go…

Ala Moana Center is an open-air shopping center on Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu that opened in 1959. It holds more than 350 shops and restaurants across four levels, including department stores such as Bloomingdale's, Macy's and Nordstrom, plus boutiques and over 160 places to eat. The Hawaiian wind blows through the walkways as you shop. Stop at Ala Moana Centerstage, the mall's amphitheater, for hula performances.

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Good to know

General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Ala Moana Center, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

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  • Attractions
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    Honolulu Zoo

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    2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions