Pearlridge Center
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Pearlridge is the second largest shopping center in Hawaii, after Ala Moana
, and is Hawaii's largest enclosed shopping center, located in Aiea. Opened in 1972 and expanded in 1976, the enclosed mall is split up into three "phases" (Uptown, Downtown, & Phase Three) and overlooks historic Pearl Harbor
and the USS Arizona Memorial
. The property includes the only monorail
in Hawaii, the only emergency clinic located on mall property (Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi
), and an eight story office complex (Pearlridge Office Center).
system in Hawaii. Pearlridge primary anchor tenants include: Macy's
(formerly Liberty House
), Sears
and Toys R Us. There are over 170 stores and restaurants with two food courts, and a movie theater complex with sixteen screens.
One of Pearlridge's most distinctive landmarks is the Skycab, Hawaii's only monorail
system. Connecting both Uptown and Downtown, it provides a unique transport and a notable focal point of the center. Rides cost $0.50 one way. The monorail first ran on November 7, 1977, and was built by Rohr Industries
.
.
Nearby, a branch office of American Savings Bank
is located opposite of Pearlridge East.
store in Fall 2010.
and Bravo Restaurant, while bordering the Sumida Farm outside of Uptown is Monterey Bay Canners. Downtown hosts Chili's
, California Pizza Kitchen
, Big City Diner and Sizzler
.
in West Oahu, Pearlridge rivals the larger tourist destination Ala Moana Center
near Waikīkī
. Pearlridge is usually favored by local residents as it offers local tastes in merchandise and services as opposed to high-end merchandise and services provided at its close-to Waikīkī counterpart.
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Ala Moana Center
Ala Moana Center in Honolulu is the largest shopping mall in Hawaii, the fifteenth largest shopping mall in the United States, and the largest open-air shopping center in the world....
, and is Hawaii's largest enclosed shopping center, located in Aiea. Opened in 1972 and expanded in 1976, the enclosed mall is split up into three "phases" (Uptown, Downtown, & Phase Three) and overlooks historic Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor, known to Hawaiians as Puuloa, is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Fleet...
and the USS Arizona Memorial
USS Arizona Memorial
The USS Arizona Memorial, located at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii, marks the resting place of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors killed on the USS Arizona during the Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 by Japanese imperial forces and commemorates the events of that day...
. The property includes the only monorail
Monorail
A monorail is a rail-based transportation system based on a single rail, which acts as its sole support and its guideway. The term is also used variously to describe the beam of the system, or the vehicles traveling on such a beam or track...
in Hawaii, the only emergency clinic located on mall property (Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi
Kapi'olani Medical Center at Pali Momi
Kapi'olani Medical Center at Pali Momi opened its doors in 1989 to serve the growing West Oahu community, providing care through its modern 116-bed facility. Over 100 physicians and specialists are located in the adjoining medical office building providing care for Leeward families.Shortly after...
), and an eight story office complex (Pearlridge Office Center).
Complex
Pearlridge consists of two major shopping centers; one is Pearlridge Uptown and the other is Pearlridge Downtown. There are also two minor strip malls, Pearlridge East and Pearlridge West. The two major shopping centers are connected by the only monorailMonorail
A monorail is a rail-based transportation system based on a single rail, which acts as its sole support and its guideway. The term is also used variously to describe the beam of the system, or the vehicles traveling on such a beam or track...
system in Hawaii. Pearlridge primary anchor tenants include: Macy's
Macy's
Macy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
(formerly Liberty House
Liberty House
Liberty House, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, was a department store and specialty store chain with locations throughout the Hawaiian Islands and on Guam, as well as several locations on the mainland U.S.-History:...
), Sears
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Sears, officially named Sears, Roebuck and Co., is an American chain of department stores which was founded by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck in the late 19th century...
and Toys R Us. There are over 170 stores and restaurants with two food courts, and a movie theater complex with sixteen screens.
Skycab
Monorail
A monorail is a rail-based transportation system based on a single rail, which acts as its sole support and its guideway. The term is also used variously to describe the beam of the system, or the vehicles traveling on such a beam or track...
system. Connecting both Uptown and Downtown, it provides a unique transport and a notable focal point of the center. Rides cost $0.50 one way. The monorail first ran on November 7, 1977, and was built by Rohr Industries
Rohr, Inc.
Goodrich Aerostructures Group, formerly Rohr, Inc., is an aerospace manufacturing company based in Chula Vista, California, south of San Diego...
.
Sumida Farm
One other unique landmark of Pearlridge is Sumida Farm, Hawaii's largest watercress farm. Currently it is on leased on land owned by Bishop EstateKamehameha Schools
Kamehameha Schools , formerly called Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate , is a private co-educational college-preparatory institution that specializes in Native Hawaiian language and cultural education. It is located in Hawaii and operates three campuses: Kapālama , Pukalani , and Keaau...
.
Pearlridge Office Center
The Pearlridge Office Center is an 8-story office complex mainly housing financial and professional suites located towards Pearlridge East.Nearby, a branch office of American Savings Bank
American Savings Bank
American Savings Bank is Hawaii's third-largest financial institution, with assets of $6.7 billion. A subsidiary of Hawaiian Electric Industries , it is headed by Chairman Constance Lau....
is located opposite of Pearlridge East.
Pearlridge West
Pearlridge West hosts several stores. Notably, Hawaii's only Circuit City was located here until closing in early 2009 following bankruptcy. The location was replaced by Hawaii's first Bed Bath & BeyondBed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. was formed in 1971 and today operates a chain of domestic merchandise retail stores across United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. They feature mostly medium-ranged, but also a limited selection of high quality, domestic merchandise: items for the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen,...
store in Fall 2010.
Stand-alone stores
Not attached to any of the main Pearlridge buildings on either side (Ewa or Diamond Head sides) of the Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi are several stand-alone stores. They are Ross, Inspiration Furniture, Anna Miller's, and Toys R Us.Stand-alone restaurants
Pearlridge also hosts several stand-alone restaurants in the mall property. Pearlridge West hosts Anna Miller'sAnna Miller's
is a chain of restaurants in Hawaii and Japan. The first branch opened in 1973 in Hawaii; most of its expansion since has been in Japan. The chain is known for its breakfast selection and even more known for its desserts such as pies and cheesecakes....
and Bravo Restaurant, while bordering the Sumida Farm outside of Uptown is Monterey Bay Canners. Downtown hosts Chili's
Chili's
Chili's Grill & Bar is a restaurant chain founded by Larry Lavine. The chain has more than 1400 casual dining restaurants, mostly located in the United States and Canada...
, California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen , known within the food industry as CPK, is a casual dining restaurant chain that specializes in California-style pizza...
, Big City Diner and Sizzler
Sizzler
Sizzler is a United States-based restaurant chain with headquarters in Culver City, California. The chain serves steak, seafood, and salad , as well as similar items.-History:...
.
Rival
Considered a major civic centerCivic center
A civic center or civic centre is a prominent land area within a community that is constructed to be its focal point or center. It usually contains one or more dominant public buildings, which may also include a government building...
in West Oahu, Pearlridge rivals the larger tourist destination Ala Moana Center
Ala Moana Center
Ala Moana Center in Honolulu is the largest shopping mall in Hawaii, the fifteenth largest shopping mall in the United States, and the largest open-air shopping center in the world....
near Waikīkī
Waikiki
Waikiki is a neighborhood of Honolulu, in the City and County of Honolulu, on the south shore of the island of Oahu, in Hawaii. Waikiki Beach is the shoreline fronting Waikīkī....
. Pearlridge is usually favored by local residents as it offers local tastes in merchandise and services as opposed to high-end merchandise and services provided at its close-to Waikīkī counterpart.
Anchors
- Macy'sMacy'sMacy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
(150000 sq ft (13,935.5 m²)) - Sears (185000 sq ft (17,187.1 m²))
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