Physical Malls

SHOPPING ON OAHU
For a complete listing of stores in the following shopping malls, including phone numbers, please visit the Physical Malls of Hawaii section.
Surprisingly, numerous visitors to Oahu consider shopping a top priority on their to-do list. Be it at a shopping mall like Ala Moana, an art gallery in Waikiki, or the factory outlets in Waikele, shoppers can find a more than ample selection of unique souvenirs. Getting something with a distinctly Hawaiian touch or flavor doesn't have to be difficult. Aloha shirts, muumuus, macadamia nuts, and Kona coffee are obvious choices to take back to your loved ones. Possible gifts include items made of koa wood, a beautiful but rare hardwood. Specialty shops carry koa music boxes, bowls, furniture, and hair picks. You can find jewelry and oils made from the kukui nut. Other Hawaiian pieces of memorabilia are items like mats, baskets, and hats woven from lauhala, the leaves of the pandanus tree. In addition, tropical flowers like orchids or anthuriums make perfect souvenirs. Hawaii's rich Asian heritage as a gateway to the Pacific also makes Asian goods easy to acquire. Antiquities, food delicacies, porcelain, jade jewelry, artwork, lacquerware, and ceramics can be found when shopping on Oahu. All of these items make for a memorable experience when you shop 'til you drop on Oahu.
Ala Moana Center Ala Moana's not only the largest shopping center in the state; it's the biggest open-air shopping center in the world. Browse in the over 200 shops from department stores to Hawaiian specialty shops to world-famous boutiques. Then pause to eat at the Makai Market, the shopping center's food court. The mall is conveniently located right near Waikiki and is directly on the bus route. The center serves as the central bus hub for Honolulu. You can take care of business at the post office, banks, airline offices, the currency exchange, or the satellite City Hall for bus schedules and county camping permits. When you're completely exhausted, rest and behold the tropical flowers and Japanese koi in the fishponds. Mon - Sat 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 946-2811 Aloha Flea Market Bargain hunters beware! You may end up with more than you can handle. In purchases, that is. If you stop by Aloha Stadium on a Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday, you can find trinkets, leis, Kona coffee, jewelry, T-shirts, antiques, swimwear, leather goods, lauhala hats, and more. Wed, Sat, and Sun 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aloha Stadium, Honolulu. 486-1529. Aloha Tower Marketplace Named after the 184-foot Aloha Tower, one of Oahu's most famous landmarks, the marketplace offers a distinctive variety of shops, pushcarts, restaurants, and free entertainment on the waterfront. Located smack-dab in the downtown area. 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Sun - Thurs 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri and Sat 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. 528-5700. Chinatown The Chinatown district is a lively and vibrant part of the downtown area. Chinatown is the source of interesting shops. Lei stands, herb shops, acupuncture studios, noodle factories, art galleries, and Asian restaurants sell their wares here. West of downtown Honolulu, bordered more or less by Honolulu Harbor, Nuuanu Avenue, and River Street.	International Market Place Shop bazaar-style in this open-air market to search and barter for T-shirts, jewelry, and many other souvenirs. Daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2330 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu. 923-9871. Northshore Marketplace Once you make your way over to the North Shore of Oahu, check out the little town of Haleiwa, which houses art galleries, surf shops, and stores that sell shave ice, a delicious treat for those hot and lazy afternoons. 66-250 Kamehameha Hwy. Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center This center takes up three blocks of prime Waikiki space to bring you boutiques and unique memorabilia. In front of the entrance to the Royal Hawaiian and Sheraton-Waikiki hotels. Mon - Sat 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2201 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu 922-0588. Waikele Center Despite its distance from Honolulu, Waikele is worth the drive. Welcome to factory outlet shopping. Shops range from 5 th Avenue (the Saks Fifth Avenue outlet) and Donna Karan to Guess?, Levi's, and Kmart. There are over 50 outlet stores at this Waipahu shopping center. Markdowns can reach up to 70 percent off retail for clothing, accessories, jewelry, etc. A free trolley travels around the center every fifteen minutes. Mon - Sat 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 97-790 Lumiaina St., Waipahu. 676-5858. Ward Shopping District Ward Centre, Ward Warehouse, Ward Village Shops, Ward Gateway Center, and Ward Farmers Market contain over 100 specialty stores and retailers and include some popular eateries. Mon - Fri 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1200 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu. 591-8411.