Ala Moana Center
The Basics
The shopping center is home to familiar national and international chains and Hawaii-made businesses, including local boutiques, candy shops, coffee roasteries, clothing stores, and more. There's often free live entertainment—from singing competitions to hula performances and fashion shows—in the central corridor stage. The Ala Moana Center is a stop on the hop-on hop-off Waikiki sightseeing shuttle (on the Pink Line) and many sightseeing tours.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Ala Moana Center is wheelchair-accessible. Wheelchairs are available to borrow at no cost at Guest Services on Street Level 1.
- Amenities include free Wi-Fi, public seating areas, and family restrooms.
- Ala Moana Center is pet friendly, although individual store policies may vary.
How to Get There
Ala Moana Center is at 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu. TheBus lines from Waikiki (8, 19, 20, 23, 24, 42), Haleiwa on the North Shore (55), and the airport (19 or 20), stop at the center. The center is 30 minutes from Central Waikiki on foot along the waterfront over the Kahanamoku Lagoon—a nice walk if you can take it.
Trip ideas
When to Get There
The building is open from mid-morning until mid-evening, seven days a week, year-round. Note, however, that individual shops may keep different hours. The mall is busiest on weekends and during public holidays. If you want to catch the live entertainment, check the calendar on the center’s website
Ala Moana Beach Park
Ala Moana Beach Park is just across from Ala Moana Center. Locals favor this less crowded beach, buying food at the mall and then picnicking near the water or firing the public barbecues. The beach is also popular with surfers, joggers, and tennis players (there are tennis courts).
- Magic Island
- Ala Moana Beach Park
- Duke Kahanamoku Beach
- Honolulu Museum of Art
- Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu
- Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
- Duke Kahanamoku Statue
- Honolulu Hale
- Kawaiaha'o Church
- Ali'iolani Hale
- King Kamehameha Statue
- Hawaii State Capitol
- Iolani Palace
- National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
- Aloha Tower Marketplace