Ala Moana Center

Many of the shops here are the familiar names of mainland chains, such as DKNY, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Sears, and Old Navy. The three-story, superluxe Neiman Marcus, opened in 1998, was a bold move in Hawaii's troubled economy and has retained its position as the shrine of the fashionistas. But there are practical touches in the center, too, such as banks, a U.S. Post Office, several optical companies (including 1-hr. service by LensCrafters), Longs Drugs, and a handful of photo-processing services. The smaller locally owned stores are scattered among the behemoths, mostly on the ground floor. Nearly 400 shops and restaurants sprawl over several blocks (and 1.8 million sq. ft. of store space), catering to every imaginable need, from over-the-top upscale (Tiffany, Chanel, Versace) to mainland chains such as Gap and Banana Republic. Department stores, such as Macy's, sell fashion, food, cosmetics, shoes, and household needs. Need shoes? They're a kick at Nordstrom, and Walking Co. has first-rate comfort styles by Mephisto, Ecco, and Naot.

A good stop for gifts is Islands' Best, which spills over with Hawaiian-made foodstuffs, ceramics, fragrances, and more. Splash! Hawaii is a good source for women's swimwear. For aloha shirts and men's swimwear, try Macy's, Town & Country Surf, Reyn's, or the terminally hip Hawaiian Island Creations. The food court is abuzz with dozens of stalls purveying Cajun food, ramen, pizza, plate lunches, vegetarian fare, green tea and fruit freezes (such as frozen yogurt), panini, and countless other treats. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9:30am to 9pm, Sunday 10am to 7pm.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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