Shopping, Honolulu

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THIS ACTUALLY IS AN INTERESTING PLACE..A LOT OF SMALL SHOPS. .MANY SELLING THE SAME THINGS OR AT LEAST SIMULAR ITEMS.. A huge 100-year-old banyan tree sits in the middle of this open-air shopping mall in Waikiki. It opened in 1956 and is still a popular shopping stop. Shops sell Aloha shirts, diamonds, pearls, woodcarvings, gold, kites, tapestries and surf equipment. You can find some interesting things at a reasonable cost at this reasonable place. There's an international food court on the premises. On the second level you'll also find a surprisingly good Hawaiian art co-op gallery. Live Hawaiian entertainment is presented free of charge every Friday and Saturday evening. 8:30am-10pm Mon-Sun

Address: 2863 Kalakaua Ave

Directions: ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE MOANA SURFRIDER HOTEL

Other Contact: 2863 Kalakaua Ave


	Shopping: Not my type of 'Must See', but...	Tip Rating:

By FreeCloud

on September 2, 2002

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Not my type of 'Must See', but many people seem to enjoy Shopping while traveling. (click the link for photos in travelogue, details later) There are many Duty-Free stores where you can buy various kinds of things specially from Hawaii (from macadamia nuts or coconut bra) or anything you can buy from any other parts of the world. The International Market has many small stores selling typical Hawaiian attires to jewelry. Several galleries on the streets selling works by famous or not-that-famous-yet artists.


	Shopping: Ala Moana Shopping Center	Tip Rating:

By greenCoral

on April 13, 2005

I did not take a picture of this, but it is a really cool semi-outdoor mall. It is right by Ala Moana hotel. It was fun to go shopping here, although some of the stores were really expensive. Shopping is expensive in Honolulu, but it makes for a fun window shopping, people watching, and a relaxed afternoon in general.


	Shopping: Hilo Hattie's	Tip Rating:

By Vivisector

on September 8, 2002

Called 'The store of Hawaii'. They have a free trolley that will pick you up in Waikiki and take you down to their main store. Upon arrival they give you a free Shell Lei. Here you can see a working sweatshop, where you can watch them hand sew shirts, dresses etc. Prices are a bit on the high side, but they give you coupons after purchase to hit other activities on island at half price. Could easily save you 10's to 100's of dollars. We didn't hit Hilo Hattie's until our second last day, and kicked ourselves for not going sooner, as we had recieved coupons that could have saved us a fortune.

Directions: Take free trolley service, can catch from almost anywhere in Waikiki


	Shopping: Aloha Stadium Flea Market	Tip Rating:

By slide_away

on August 27, 2002

Heaps of bargains to find! If you're picking up lots of souvenirs then this is the place to go.

Directions: Aloha Stadium on Wed, Sat, Sun. Easy to find TheBus to take you there, and it's right near Pearl Harbour so I recommend combining these activities. Costs about 50cents to get in.


	Shopping: The flea market at the Aloha...	Tip Rating:

By MargotB

on August 26, 2002

The flea market at the Aloha Bowl is about seven miles long. The flea market is one of the more popular tourist attractions. It is a great place to visit and purchase a variety of products at reasonable prices.

Address: The Aloha Bowl is out near Pearl Harbor.


	Shopping: Chinatown	Tip Rating:

Updated By Hawaii-5-0

on August 25, 2002

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A great place to shop, browse and eat.There are many shops,galleries,lei stands and excellent restaurants. Great place to buy souveniers such as t-shirts,shells or plastic leis nick nacks etc.You will find many of the same items for sale in Waikiki, but at a much higher price.


	Shopping: Shopping	Tip Rating:

By Hawaii-5-0

on August 25, 2002

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Aloha Stadium Swap Meet (flee Market) Best and cheapest place to buy gifts and souveniers. Aloha shirts,mumu's,shell leis,t-shirts etc. Same things you see in Waikiki but cheaper. Admission $.50 (cents)

Directions: Aloha Stadium Very closet to the Arizona Memorial. Many people stop at both attractions in the same day.


	Shopping: Chinatown-Oahu Market	Tip Rating:

Updated By Hawaii-5-0

on August 25, 2002

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Oahu Market located in the heart of Chinatown, has been in operation for many generations. Even with the invention of refrigerators, freezers and microwave, the old tradition of having everying fresh continues.Whether it is cooking your own meals or buying food already cooked, It Must Be FRESH - fish, vegtables, pork, chicken,beef and sashimi (raw fish). Arrive early and feel the excitement and interaction between merchants and customers.


	Shopping: Aloha Tower	Tip Rating:

By Vivisector

on September 8, 2002

I am putting this on my list for good and bad reasons. It is a great place to visit, and has many nice shops to visit. They have a tower which you could go up and have a great view from the top. This is now closed as of Sept. 11, and not sure when/if they plan on opening it up to the public again.