Located in the heart of Waikiki, the Royal Hawaiian Center is one of the largest shopping malls in Oahu. There are more than 110 shops and restaurants available for you to enjoy purchasing high-quality brand name products, ranging to more casual beach friendly items. As well as shopping and dining, there are many forms of entertainment and events held daily, welcoming tourists who come to visit Waikiki.
Royal Hawaiian Center in the heart of Waikiki
Just a few minutes from Waikiki Beach, you’ll find the Royal Hawaiian Center on the main street of Waikiki, Kalakaua Avenue. There are many stores on Kalakaua Avenue, but you will not miss the Royal Hawaiian Center. It is like a village, or a small town of its own, surrounded by many palm trees adding flavor to this tropical shopping paradise.
Besides the fact that the Royal Hawaiian Center is around the corner from Waikiki Beach, it is so close to many hotels in Waikiki, particularly the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and the Sheraton Waikiki. Royal Hawaiian Center is located in front of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel so if you are staying at this particular hotel, you are located directly across from it, which is very convenient and accessible. If you happen to visit with a car, it has a 10-story parking garage, and your first hour of parking is free with a minimum purchase validation of 20 USD.
Shop, dine, and be entertained!
There are many shops, restaurants, and cafes in the Royal Hawaiian Center, allowing you the ease to choose from a variety of choices for shopping and dining. As well as high-end brands like Cartier, Hermes, and Rolex, there is also an ABC store, Honolulu Cookie Company, and Starbucks, so really there are a lot of choices. There are also entertainment and nightlife options, such as the Polynesian Cultural Center and Doraku Sushi. So from 10:00am to 10:00pm, it is easy to spend many hours at this location.
Importance of cultural heritage
Royal Hawaiian Center also values embracing the Hawaiian heritage and culture, as well as educating others. Because of that, there are many complementary classes and events held daily to engage visitors in a fun and creative way to educate themselves about Hawaiian life. Monday through Friday, there are complementary classes, such as lomi lomi Hawaiian massage and even a lei-making class. Tuesday through Saturday, there is live entertainment, such as hula and Polynesian Cultural Center performances. There are many more varieties of classes and events held daily, so make sure to check their website or contact the guest service to learn more about these complementary cultural programs offered.
Royal Hawaiian Center in Christmas colors
After November, the Royal Hawaiian Center is decorated for Christmas. At the main entrance of the Royal Hawaiian Center, in the open space, you see a beautiful Christmas tree decorated with Hawaiian influences. Yes, if you see closely, some of the ornaments are ukuleles! As indicated earlier, the Royal Hawaiian Center hosts events and different forms of entertainment, with one being the chance to meet Santa Claus. Hawaii attracts many different people, young and older, so if you are traveling with small children, make sure to stop by to meet and greet with Santa Claus, so that children can enjoy some quality time when parents are busy shopping.
Why choose Royal Hawaiian Center
There are many fun places to shop and dine in Waikiki, but if you are looking for a little more than just shopping and dining, the Royal Hawaiian Center is the place to visit. It holds more than 110 stores, so you have a wide selection to choose from, but also there are many events, which spice up your stay in Hawaii. After all, it is in the heart of Waikiki, so after or before the beach you can stop by, or even one of those nights when you are tired from your Hawaiian adventure, you can just come and visit the Royal Hawaiian Center to be entertained by a performance and have a fine dinner.
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