Best Shopping Malls in Oahu Area

"There are many malls on Oʻahu – one in almost every corner of the island – so if you need something practical, you’re never far. However, there’s only one we recommend for a casual visit: The Ala Moana Shopping Center. It’s hailed as the largest open-air mall in the world, and in addition to nearly 300 shops, it has about 80 dining venues, including the locally-beloved Shirokiya Japan Village Walk."

"Ala Moana Center: Honolulu’s premier shopping experience (free parking). You’ll find here several department stores, all the top U.S. mainstream and luxury brands, and a very large food court."

"With more than over 80 stores across the globe, Uncle Tetsu’s is a cheesecake phenomenon. Unlike its New York counterpart, Uncle Tetsu’s cheesecakes are light, airy and not overly sweet. Each individual cheesecake is handcrafted with natural ingredients and baked in a specially calibrated oven for 45 minutes."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Luke H. Gordon used under CC BY 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Located near the trendy Kalakaua Avenue, Royal Hawaiian Center is a premier spot for shopping, dining, and entertainment in the city."

"When planning your trip to Honolulu, you’ll want to know all of the best spots for shopping. Where else can you buy bobble-headed hula dancers as souvenirs?. The Royal Hawaiian Center isn’t the only shopping complex in the city."

"Just a stone’s throw away from Waikiki, there is another place to hang out or find a souvenir to remember your trip. Kahala Mall is a beachfront complex in the vibrant neighborhood of Kahala, with over 100 shops, including retail stores and restaurants. You can even find a Whole Foods Market if you’re willing to buy fresh ingredients to cook while visiting Honolulu."

"Set away from Waikiki's bustle, this friendly shopping mall offers browsing in air-conditioned comfort. Its 90 stores include Macy's, Banana Republic, Barnes & Noble, Aveda, and Ann Taylor. A selection of service businesses is also available, and the munchies can be put to rest by pizza, Japanese, burger, vegetarian, Korean, and American eateries."

"Visit Kahala Mall, located on Waialae Avenue on the east side of Oahu. Check out the array of internationally renowned stores, including the Apple Store, Macy's, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Radio Shack, Chili's, California Pizza Kitchen and an eight-screen Consolidated Theatres movie theater."

"Ask a bunch of locals about the International Marketplace, and it may draw mixed reviews. Long story short, the old International Marketplace was more akin to a Polynesian craft market, while the new International Marketplace, renovated and opened in 2016, features vendors like Rolex and Tesla. Regardless of your opinion on the stores themselves, the Marketplace as a venue is beautiful, with stone walking paths alongside manicured gardens underneath large banyan trees (including a tree house)."

"Pay a visit to Waikiki's International Market Place a renowned mecca for souvenir hunters, with 130 carts, shops and artisan stands."

"Aloha Tower Marketplace, next to Aloha Tower on the downtown Honolulu waterfront is best known for several well-known restaurants, such as Gordon Biersch and ..."

"For a unique shopping experience, visit the T Galleria Hawaii on Royal Hawaiian Avenue. It's high fashion shopping with a twist--this duty, or tax free shop, is in the heart of Waikiki. The mall boasts fine women's and men's accessories, including shoes and watches from brands such as Burberry, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tag Heuer, Tumi and others."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Andrew K. Smith used under CC BY 2.0. Over at Lulumahu falls, you will not be disappointed with what you see. In fact, leave your footprints along the way as you make your hike to Lulumahu Falls and the moments and sights of this place will forever be imprinted in your memory."

"The Lulumahu Falls trail climbs through dense bamboo forests and over streams, before reaching the towering Lulumahu waterfall, reaching over 50 feet tall. It is definitely one of the best waterfalls in Honolulu!. While there’s heavy foot traffic, this moderate Honolulu waterfall hike is marvelous."

"La'ie Beach Park is known for the white soft sand and its surf zone. Not known by many, and not yet a popular destination for tourists, you can enjoy this lesser known place in all of its glory. The ticklish sand, the brilliant blue waters, the playful waves and the solitude is a setting that heals all!"

"Knots Coffee Roasters inside the open-air lobby of Queen Kapiolani Hotel serves Big Island Daylight Mind coffee by-day and wine, local beer, and cocktails by-night. They introduced coffee jelly to Waikiki, give the Soft Serve Tokyo Style a go. This is a great cafe for remote working."

"150 Kapahulu Ave, Waikiki | Daily 6am-8pmCoffee Beans Kona, Island of Hawaii. Knots Coffee Roasters inside the open-air lobby of Queen Kapiolani Hotel serves Big Island Daylight Mind coffee (by-day) and wine, local beer, and cocktails (by-night). Don’t miss Happy Hour daily 2-5pm!"

"Knots is located inside Queen Kapiolani Hotel in Waikiki/Honolulu. Bonus points because they’re dog friendly!. We unfortunately only made a semi-quick pit stop here just to try the coffee, but man I wish we would’ve gone hungry!"

"Kissaten Café at Ala Moana can be found in Honolulu, Hawaii. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight fare is offered, along with a children's menu. The restaurant is bright and modern with spacious dining and a comfortable atmosphere."

"4 km from city center 49 out of 58 places to visit in Honolulu. Sprawled over 5 acres on the Pali Highway of Honolulu, Queen Emma Summer Palace was built in 1848 and served Queen Emma of Hawaii as their summer retreat. Known as a historic landmark, Queen Emma Summer Palace is an aesthetic museum displaying the ancestral possessions of Queen Emma and the Hawaiian royal family."

"Built in 1847, the summer palace and home of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV has been restored and offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Hawaiian monarchy."