A community of high rise condos and low rise apartments, Ala Moana is situated in the very center of Honolulu, giving locals access to both urban amenities and lots of outdoor recreational opportunities. The executive condos in the area provide unmatched views of the beautiful mountains on one side, and the soothing Pacific Ocean on the other. You can reach get around the neighborhood best when traveling either by bike or on foot, and has such desirable draws as a beach park, a multiplex movie theatre and a large shopping complex, which are in walking or biking distance of the majority of condos in the area. In the middle of Ala Moana is the largest open air mall in the entire nation, the Ala Moana Shopping Center. It houses such popular shops as Macy's, Nordstrom, Sears and Neiman Marcus, as well as more than 200 other shops varying from clothing to novelty items. While shopping here you can grab a bite to eat at the food court, or at one of the high end restaurants also located in the mall - which even houses nightlife hot spots such as the Mai Tai Bar and Pearl Ultralounge. A short trip away you will come across the Victoria Ward Centers which also provide residents and visitors with plenty of places to eat as well as several smaller boutique stores, and a movie complex. If outdoors activities are more your thing, then the Ala Moana Beach Park, which stretches for 76 acres could be perfect for you; you can swing, bike, have a picnic in the sun or just visit the park's neighbor, the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, where a number of boats are kept by recreational sailors.