With four different lots adjacent to the center, parking is easy at Ala Moana. Visitors enjoy complimentary self-parking in all of the lots. Free valet parking is available in three locations: Mall Level 2 outside Nordstrom eBar; the Mauka Ewa Parking Structure near Longs Drugs (take the Piikoi Street Ramp up to Level 4); and Mall Level 2 outside Banana Republic, Morton's The Steakhouse, and Longhi's Restaurant. And when you park your Lexus at any of these locations, you'll be treated to a free drink coupon at the Nordstrom eBar.

The Ala Moana Center is conveniently located just 2.3 miles from the Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger. To get to the center by car, head southeast on Kalakaua Ave. toward Kaiulani Ave. Turn left on Kaiulani Ave. and continue on to Ala Wai Blvd. Take a left turn on Ala Wai Blvd. and turn right onto Kalakaua Ave. Turn left on Kapiolani Blvd. then take a left onto Kona Iki St. Turn left again on Kona St. and you’ll see the center on your right.

There are tons of choices when it comes to food. All types of cuisine abound at eateries that include Aja Sushi & Bento, California Pizza Kitchen, Blue Water Shrimp, Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, Curry House CoCo Ichibanya, Tsukiji Fish Market and Restaurant, Little Café Siam, Lahaina Chicken, Vintage Cave Honolulu, Morton’s, Ruscello, California Pizza Kitchen, Genki Sushi, GEN, Goma Tei, Liliha Bakery, Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, Lucky Strike, Olive Garden, Shabuya, Tanaka of Tokyo, Curry House Coco Ichibanya, Lahaina Chicken Company. Sweets can be savored at Boardwalk Treats, The Cookie Corner, See's Candies and Big Island Candies.

The Ala Moana Center is the largest retail destination in Hawaii and the world’s largest open-air shopping mall. The center features 2,400,000 square feet (220,000 m2) of retail space, with over 350 different shops, boutiques, restaurants and services. Ala Moana’s anchor stores include Macy’s, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Target, and Sak’s Fifth Avenue Off 5th.