Kailua is the place to shop…read more.. One of many shopping center the one thing that will certainly see is the giant storefront sign for BookEnds with that you know you're there and one of the smaller place actually is filled with a great variety of tenants. On this visit I did revisit places like BookEnds and Lanikai Juice though did discover several new places (for myself) like Mālā Market...thank you bestie Nadine for the correction, Lanikai Bath and Body, Coco's Trading Post. That just scratch the surface of what you're able to find at this amazing place cause if it's machines you got Aloha Salads, Morning Brew, Mālā Market, Times Supermarket, Paniolo's, India Cafe and Donut King. My newest love shopping here is Lanikai Bath and Body but there are some jewelry shops, Stussy, SoHa Keiki and yes BookEnds who did have a box of free books outside shows what a cool vibe this area has. So much you can do in one place makes Kailua Shopping Center so easy to support local all in one spot. Thank you!

I wanted to give a 5 out of 5 star review, but due to a variable customer experience ranging from…read moreabysmal to excellent, I am giving a 4 star rating. Starting with the parking lot, (+1) the monkeypod trees are nice, good for shade and cover. I appreciate still nature. (-1) Beware the pigeons, minah birds, and finches that fly over and poop and pee mid-flight and while they're perched. (-1) There are also hens and roosters that make noise and draw flies sometimes. They dig holes and make messes. This leads me to the commons areas that have dining tables, umbrellas, and outdoor seating. There are also benches. There is a larger commons area at the Mexico Lindo corner for family gatherings. Good place to sit on hot days and to be around fellow patrons for extroversion. Rain still cuts through. I know that KSC can't really help who shows up, but I'm going to say that (-1) sometimes there are pests run by their own group "ethic". They don't keep their snap judgments to themselves which made my personal experience quite variable instead of a positive experience. (-1) When the pests outnumber casual shoppers, everyone becomes rude, passive-aggressive, and threatening. Typically casual shoppers who are not as tense become hostages to the feels. The lot is cleaned well. (-1) When trash bins are not in working order, they are not promptly repaired I noticed. However, (+1) HBM staff tidy up the parking lot, walkways, and commons areas by sweeping and utilizing leaf blowers, and they also empty trash bins every day, multiple times. (+1) They have a recycling bin on the lot. Venues: Lanikai Juice provides healthy and tasty meals, and they have good merchandise. Aloha Salads -- I've never tried eating there yet. Paniolos Kailua -- I've never tried eating there yet. The logo looks cool. Mala Market -- I've never tried eating there yet. I like the name. Dog Bakery seems like a cool place for the pets. It looks friendly inside, and the workers look hospitable. I remember when it used to be Subway. Stir Beverage? ????? Mexico Lindo has good food. They're kind to all of their customers. I generally stay away from the area if I am not going to eat over there. Island Snow Hawaii has awesome clothing. The quality and relevance of what they offer is what I like. Their shaved ice treats are sweet, good cold for hot days. Kailua Harley Davidson looks cool. Kailua Nails Care -- haven't tried it. The Salty Babe -- I don't really understand the concept, and I don't go in there. SoHa Keiki Kailua -- I don't go in there. There is a lot for younglings. It's well-lit. Classic Waves Boutique -- I don't go in there. Morning Brew is one of my favorite coffee shops of all time. They keep to themselves, yet they are personable, and that's (+1) definitely something I appreciate. They're uniquely tolerant. The manager and owner there are both warm, experienced, awesome individuals. Also, they have good music playlists from morning to afternoon! Good acoustics, too. Note to be careful in the front seating of Morning Brew, as handicap parking is right out front and there was once an "internal parking" issue before. Also, handicap walkway ramps right out front. Windward Jewelers does great work on jewelry. AT&T Store -- I don't go in there, but their staff seem cool and competent. Cornerstone Chiropractic -- I haven't tried it. I crack jokes about it. Donut King has some good donuts. Bookends is also a favorite on the lot. The workers are knowledgeable. A humble place to browse peacefully. New Kamana Kitchen -- I haven't eaten there yet. I read the menus. You'll get exactly what it is that you're ordering, and they have the passion to make it, I feel. Tokyo Central is actually an amazing grocery store with a deli and fish market. The prices there are competitive. Tokyo Central has a lot of food and drinks directly imported from Japan. Overall, I enjoy KSC. (+1) On days where people seem free, not "going through hell" and being combative that way, happy, moods uplifted, it's one of the best shopping centers around, I assure you. (+1) There aren't two days that are the same. (-1) Major complaint about the energy on the lot when people and policer anxieties ramp up, especially because of events, (-1) and it's twice as frustrating for me that regulars good with me suddenly becomes two-faced, moved by emotional contagions, leaving me with mild bewilderment. (-2) It would be nice if the lot didn't become concerned with bathroom users. Inferences made that create assumptions cause people paranoia which sometimes increases beyond reason--security and sometimes workers at that point turn unreasonable. Coffee is a diuretic. (+1) Recently, the security there has been much more tolerant, though. That much is true. I listen, I watch, I sometimes interact whether or not I am "allowed" to, and I mind my own business the majority of the time. They often play music from a Hawaiian radio on the speakers, I've heard.

Love the improvements made! Waiting for more Restaurants…read moreand other food shopping choices!

Lots of great little restaurants, an outdated Safeway, Starbucks, Ben Franklin crafts, a McDonalds…read moreand Enchanted Lake Pets tucked around back. The most exciting thing to happen lately is they finally repaved the parking lot. The potholes were insane.

Check out Lauhala Shops retail center in the Kailua Town Center. It sits on the site of the former…read moreMacy's Kailua (or Liberty House for those of you who remember). Featured are great places to dine such as Goen Dining & Bar (a Roy Yamaguchi restaurant), Maui Brewing Company, and D'Vine Kailua Wine Bar, as well as great places to shop such as Crazy Shirts and Down to Earth. There's also BJ Penn's UFC Gym on second floor. Love the landscaping and inviting layout. Lots of free parking available. There electric vehicle charging stations in front.

It's an old plaza or square…read more Cinnamon breakfast / brunch spot inside. Their dining area extends in the court yard area. There's a really nice small and impressionable shop that has quite an extensive jewelry collection. Bathrooms are locked but are upstairs. There's a crystal shop to the left when you enter and a wine shop to the right.

You can find many different stores in this small shopping center. The most popular place is…read moreCinnamons restaurant where they have the famous red velvet pancakes. Across the way is a small antiques shop with alot of old glass fishing markers. There is a chocolate shop upstairs (a must try next time I come back) and a hair saloon. The parking is paid meter parking and there tends to be a spot or two open, just be patient. All in all it's a cute little shopping center to grab a bite and maybe find some treasure.

Ok... so Kaneohe BRED & BORN so when I say this place changed... IT CHANGED!…read more Too bad they don't have the fountain and mcd's and tilt! Those were the most memorable places because they had AKSHON! Cosmic candies was another memorable spot! I think when they closed down, that's when the mall changed! Afterwards, kids grew up, adults got angrier, teens dispersed and Kaneohe no longer was FAMILY! It opened up to a new generation. Yet, they still have this mall. Constant changes, new businesses every 3-5 years. None that sticks around. Only a handful didn't leave. Let's hope this place can become a family place again.

This is the Windward Framers Market indoors and I came to get my Sea Moss from Mossy Mokes, hands…read moredown BEST sea moss ever! I'm VERY picky with texture and flavor and no matter the flavor it's a treat In My mouth with out GULIT. If you are ever In Kaneohe or just need a break from the HEAT come check out the Framers market starts at 10am to 2pm and check these Sea Moss products out. I promise you won't regret it also I had the Beez Kneez sea moss drink it's a strawberry lemonade and dang BOMB DOT COM clearly I cracked it open and left no drop behind it was tarty and refreshing perfect for me I don't like sweet things and it was perfect and refreshing. Quantity is great as well you get your value for your money especially in this economy we are in. The girl is friendly and kind answers any questions you have and is a sweetheart

I come to Aikahi Park Shopping Center every now and then to go to Starbucks or tamuras. I was on my…read moreway home and needing to charge my car when I saw that there was an available charging spot at aikahi, so I detoured through Kaneohe and planned on spending some time at Starbucks doing work and charging my car. NOPE. The Volta app said the spot was available but when I got to the spot, a blue Nissan leaf was parked and plugged in. This means the owner was parked here for more than 2 hours because they were charging and then the charger stopped after 2 hours. I waited around for an hour and the inconsiderate asshole never came to move his/her car. What's even worse is that they had an aikahi park shopping center parking tag which means they work here and could easily come out and move their car after 2 hours. So inconsiderate. When I used to work at other shopping centers like Ala Moana and Ward, we were told to park in designated places like far away from the shops so as to not take away prime parking for customers. I guess aikahi park doesn't care about their customers. Ok, so now that my rant is done, the shopping here is kind of good for the variety. It's sad that the hot pot place closed, and I think they could do with a boba shop, but there is a variety of food options and a drive through Starbucks. There's also a Safeway, so I guess there's not much more you could ask for.

The new exterior updates look nice but content is important also. Adding another restaurant would…read morebe nice as food options are extremely limited. Starbucks seems to be a popular addition but the drive thru line blocks off the outer lane a good part of the day, forcing customers going to the other shops to try to get into the lanes to park. Don't rely on people who haven't had their coffee yet to NOT block access to the lanes.