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Ala Moana, Ala Moana beach park, Ala Moana Shopping centre, Hawaii, Honolulu, Hula, Photography, Ruscello, travel, Waikiki
For me, no visit to Honolulu would be complete without a shopping expedition to this centre. I always arrive in Honolulu with my list of “must do’s” while I am there and close to the top of this list is, Ala Moana Shopping Centre. Ala Moana is much more than a shopping centre, it offers me a great day out
Ala Moana Centre, commonly known just as Ala Moana, is the largest shopping mall in Hawaii. It has over 350 stores over 4 floors and is usually open from 9.30am to 9.00pm most days. It is easily accessed by bus from Waikiki or the Waikiki trolley pink line which only costs $2 or in fact you can walk it, depending on what part of Waikiki you are staying in.

Just across the road from Ala Moana Beach Park
Every visit for us to this mall includes stopping for lunch at the restaurant in Nordstrom. Ruscello serves up chic, contemporary Mediterranean and Italian meals. We always arrive early as this popular restaurant fills up quickly for lunch and before long there is a line of folks waiting for tables. After our lunch often we visit the gelato bar just outside Nordstrom for a locally made gelato or sorbet.
This mall is enormous. The stores include Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s as the major department stores. There are high end designer stores, Tiffany, Louis Vuitton, Dior, etc as well as the regular mall stores and specialty Hawaiian stores. There is a Long’s Drugs, Foodland grocery store, several food courts and dozens of restaurants.
On centre stage, each day there are hula shows and live entertainment offering plenty of seating to stop and enjoy the local dance and Hawaiian music.
Ala Moana was much smaller when I lived in Hawaii. Over the years, it kept growing. There are shops for anything and everything–just wear comfortable shoes. It is a long walk to cover the length of this shopping centre. With over 350 shops, it can be overwhelming.
A visit to Ala Moana is a great experience. Go for the shopping, the restaurants, the entertainment or just to wander around and enjoy this massive beautiful complex. There are lots of places to stop and rest, people watch and there are beautiful ponds with koi fish and many water features. The plants, landscape and flowers are stunning and found everywhere around the complex.
Stay an hour or several or spend days here. Young or old, male or female, there is something for everyone.
And, if you are a shopaholic, it will be a heavenly experience.
Love the Choc Madadamas Daphne xx
Me too Daphne xx
Looks inviting. Will add to my wish list.xxgg
It is a fab place Gail. Thanks x
Great blog Lyn I loved that centre when I visited many years ago but it certainly has changed. Hope to visit one day. 💟💟
Thanks Leah. It sure is different from when you were there
Loved your description of AM and the great photos! Glad you were able to visit and spend time walking the area.
Thanks Linda. It really is a fun place for us hey. So much to see and do there. And all so beautiful. xxz
Wow…so much to do here Lyn…I love the little ponds and the flowers but think that gelato sounds great!!
Thanks Sue. I am not a great shopper but I always enjoy Ala Moana
I visited this place and found it to be better than the Premium Factory Outlet.
I have never been to the outlet factory as I am very happy and satisfied with Ala Moana. Thanks for your comment. Lyn
Shopping heaven – and we were lucky enough to have some gorgeous chocolates for Christmas.
Yes Kay, they did come from Ala Moana. They are lovely chocolates aren’t they.
What a great place to spend the day! A combination of shops ,restaurants and nice looking places to just sit and rest! Would like to visit here one day …
It is most certainly a great day out. The shops are beautiful and the parking is plentiful.
With 350 shops, I’ll keep going everyday😁. Thanks for sharing your shopping spree!
Thanks Jane. It is definitely a shoppers dream destination. It seems to have it all, in the one place.
If you’re a shopper that must look pretty good. But you’d be hard pressed to get me off the beach.
Yes I understand as I also love the beach. Ala Moana is there if you feel like a break from the beach. Thanks for your comment Lyn
A true shoppers paradise, loved this shopping mall. :)
It really is super hey. Thanks Lyn
Hi Lyn, seen you on Roberto’s blog https://www.pinterest.com/pin/396035360977113924/
Hi to you also. Yes I have been following Roberto for several years. Thanks for visiting my blog Lyn
I love the open-air concept. It looks like a wonderful place!
I agree. The perfect weather in Hawaii makes this style of shopping mall possible. Hot really hot days you just spend more time in the shops. Thanks for stopping by Lyn
Hi Lyn! Oh…one day I will get to Hawaii…but until then I will have to pretend by visiting through your blog 😉
Thanks so much for your support. Have the best week! ❤
Thanks Lorrie. So glad you enjoyed. One day you will make it there. Thanks for your support Lyn
I cannot wait to honeymoon in Hawaii! These pics just made me so excited!💍😍💖🌴🌊 —https://emilyryannblogblog.wordpress.com/2018/03/25/listening-when-god-speaks/
Hawaii is a very beautiful place for a honeymoon. I hope you have a wonderful time and I hope that you really love it. Lyn