ala moana center opened nearly sixty years ago on a large parcel of land, drained from marshland and ponds that nearly characterized the hawaiian coast for thousands of years. located one block from the ala moana beach park, this mall was once america’s largest mall, anchored by the department store greats, such as j.c. penney and sears, etc. now it has become one of the most popular attractions in the state generating more than one billion dollars in sale per year. popular with locals and tourists alike, the mall boasts a mind-boggling 250 stores and 60 restaurants. it is a great place to people watch on the weekends when crowds from all across the islands and tourists drop in to shop ‘til they drop. with an award-winning architectural design that combines hawaiian aesthetic with modern functionality, the world’s largest open-air mall is a great place to relax and even spend an entire day. the food court is multi-ethnic offering delicacies from all around the world. in addition to the foodcourt, there are also many wonderful restaurants, such as "morton's steakhouse" and "longhi's." as for the boutiques and stores, they range from the “abc store,” a convenient store that sells everything, to the high end, “prada,” and “neiman marcus.” ala moana is your one-stop shopping destination to satisfy your every shopping need. be on the look out for quarterly sales, though as parking becomes fierce and crowds may become overwhelming.

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