World famous Ala Moana Shopping Center, Hawai'i's premiere mall, is just 5 minutes westbound from Waikiki. With over 200 shops and restaurants, with more on the way, Ala Moana has no shortage of sites and sounds.
Among Ala Moana's shops are department stores such as Sears, Liberty House, JC Penny's, the brand new Neiman Marcus and Shirokiya, a favorite among local favorites, particularly of Oriental descent. A majority of Ala Moana's shops are geared more toward tourists than local crowds.
| Normally there is regular entertainment at Ala Moana's reknowned Center Stage. Usually Centerstage has regular performances by local bands, hula halaus and also martial arts demonstrations and other cultural performances. Local pageants and other competitions also often occur at Center Stage. One particular regular event at Center Stage is the monthly tapings of the popular Hawai'i Stars Karaoke competition which is broadcast on local television. While at Ala Moana there is always something exciting happening at Center Stage. |  |
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Hungry? If so there's no shortage of food places at Ala Moana. The main eating area at Ala Moana is the Makai Market food court. There's a little something for everyone to dine on here. Japanese, Chinese, Hawaiian, Italian and Mexican food are all represented at the Makai Market. |
Ala Moana's hours are from 9am till 9pm Monday through Saturday and 9am till 6pm on Sundays.
If you're driving out of Waikiki you can get to Ala Moana by getting back Ewa bound on Kalakaua Avenue and just follow the road. It will eventually pass in front of Ala Moana Shopping Center.
You can also catch the #19, 20 and 47 city bus routes on Kuhio Avenue as they pass by Ala Moana. Ask the bus driver to let you off at Ala Moana.
Or, for $1 each way, you can catch the Ala Moana shuttle buses which pick up and drop people off at various stops in Waikiki. The Shuttle runs daily every 15 minutes between Waikiki and Ala Moana. For more information you may call (808) 955-9517 or you may see your concierge.
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