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 Ala
Moana in the Hawaiian means
path to the sea. It is the name of a commercial, retail and residential
district of Honolulu, nestled
between Waikiki to the east, Kaka‘ako and Honolulu Harbor
to the west. King Street to its north marks the border with the
neighborhood of Makiki.
Ala
Moana is situated along the southern shores of the island of Oahu and
features a vast stretch of reef-protected white sandy beaches. The civic
center of Ala Moana is Ala Moana Center, once the largest shopping center
in the United States and today the largest open-air shopping center in the
world. Ala Moana
Shopping Center is home to over 230 stores from beachwear to high fashion
in a beautiful open-air setting filled with lush tropical landscaping and
koi ponds.
Across
the street from Ala Moana Center is Ala Moana Beach Park, dedicated by
President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s. At Ala
Moana Beach Park, you are only a short walk or drive from a great swimming
and surfing spot.
The
neighborhood life here is tied closely with the Mall and the Park. Ala
Moana Condominiums often have
obstructed views of the ocean and city.
Beaches
in Ala Moana:
Ala
Moana Beach Park is a beautiful 76 acre park noted for its excellent
swimming. Surfing and body boarding are also popular on the outer areas of
the beach and the waves tend to reach their full height in the summer.
There are also lovely shaded picnic facilities and grassy areas perfect
for family outings.
 Restaurants
in Ala Moana:
Rumor's
Nightclub - Bar
Varying
themes such as salsa dancing or "the big chill" make this a
popular nightclub.
Side Street Inn - Bar
Sports
Bar and Karaoke hangout. Award winning food. 2002 ilima award winner. This
is where many of Hawaii's chefs go to eat mom style cooking after the
dinner rush at their restaurant.
Mai Tai Bar - Bar
A
local favorite with an open air bar and a nightly happy hour until 10
pm. Also live music and dancing.
California Pizza Kitchen - Casual
Unique pizza and casual dining.
Aaron's atop the Ala Moana - fine
dining
2002 Ilima award winner for best fine dining. On top of the Ala Moana
Hotel, with great views.
El Burrito - Mexican
Ilima winner for best Mexican restaurant. This small restaurant has hard
to find authentic Mexican food.
L'Uraku - Japanese
2002 Ilima Award winning restaurant.
Pagoda's Floating
Restaurant - Brunch
Great ambiance makes this a favorite for locals.
The Pineapple Room - fine dining
Located
on the 3rd floor of Macy's. 2002 Hawaii's best 150 restaurants winner.
 Shopping
in Ala Moana:
Ala Moana Center - Mall
Hawai‘i’s largest shopping center, Ala Moana Center has over 250
stores and restaurants on 50 acres and 3 levels.
Sears
A popular department store.
Macy's - Department Store
Newly arrived Macy's. Four levels of shopping.
Neiman Marcus - Department Store
Upscale Department Store
Daiei Supermarket - supermarket
Full service supermarket specializing in Asian food.
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