Oahu Shopping Guide

Cheryl Lee • April 26, 2025

Make memories—and bring a little paradise home!

Hawaii’s family-friendly shopping centers offer something for everyone, from charming local boutiques and challenging breakout rooms to free hula shows, helpful services, and delicious dining the whole family can enjoy.


Waikiki & South
Royal Hawaiian Center
Located in the heart of Waikiki, the sprawling, multi-level shopping mecca offers luxury brands, island-style boutiques, international retailers, and dining cafes and fine restaurants. Entertainment at the Royal Grove, royalhawaiiancenter.com


International Market Place

Anchored by Waikiki's storied banyan tree, this 2016 center boast a distinct island sense of place. Enjoy open-air shopping at over 80 stores, dining and entertainment. shopinternationalmarketplace.com


McCully Shopping Center

Located one block from Waikiki, McCully is known for its varied international dining options, specialty stores and services. Enjoy Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Vietnamese and island fare after browsing or getting a massage, mccullyshoppingcenter.com


Waikiki Beach Walk

Find friendly-island themed apparel, jewelry, art and gifts at this two-level, open-air center overlooking a scenic palm grove. Centrally located on Lewers St. between Kalakaua Ave. and Kalia Road. waikikibeachwalk.com


Kahala Mall

Serving Honolulu's Kahala community, this mall provides grocery and drugstore staples, family apparel, home décor and specialty shops, plus health and beauty services and entertainment venue. kahalamallcenter.com


Hawaii Kai Shopping Center
Anchored by Safeway and CVS Longs Drugs at the eastern end of Oahu, this center offers ocean sports outfitters, banking, fitness and health care.
hawaiikaishoppingcenter.com


Honolulu & Central Oahu

Ala Moana Center

With a whopping 350-plus stores and restaurants, Ala Moana is the state's largest shopping center. Informational signs and free maps list shopping and dining options throughout the open-air center with multiple restaurants clustered on the top Level 4 Ho'okia Terrace. Free daily hula show, alamoanacenter.com


Pearlridge Center

Overlooking Pearl Harbor in Aiea, this enclosed shopping center is the state's second largest mall with over 170 shops and eateries, including a mini golf course, arcade and theater. pearlridgeonline.com


Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace

Established in 1979, this outdoor market in Aiea offers a wide variety of merchandise from hundreds of vendors, crafters, artists and food trucks. Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday. Aloha Stadium Swap Meet


North Shore

North Shore Marketplace

Boasting a historic Hawaii plantation town vibe, the Marketplace is a home to nearly 30 locally owned shops, eateries and services in the surfing community of Haleiwa. northsoremarketplacehawaii.com


West Side

Ka Makana Ali'i

Find 100 shops and restaurants, a luxe cinema and hotel here in Kapolei. Browse department stores and specialty shops. KaMakanaAlii.com


Waikele Premium Outlets

Fifty designer and brand name outlet stores, plua a food pavilion, awaits shoppers conveniently located a block off the H-1 freeway in Waipahu. premiumoutlets.com/outlet/waikele


Kapolei Commons

The Commons has over 40 stores, eateries and services, including a theatre and several health and beauty options. kapoleicommons.com


Saturday Farmers Markets

Kapiolani Community College Farmers Market

Located in the Waikiki/Diamond Heat area and produced by the Hawaii Farm Bureau, the KCC Market features only Hawaii-grown fresh food, flora and value-added products. Mom and pop eateries serve prepared food, hfbf.org/farmers-markets/kcc


Kaka'ako Farmers Market

In addition to freshly grown, caught and prepared foods and flora, this market also offers wares by local artisans at over 110 booths. Located in Honolulu's Kaka'ako district. farmloversmarkets.com/kakaako


For an additional list of farmers market locations, days and times, visit, hfbf.org/farmers-markets



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