South Shore Market

We went to shop at TJMax, but happened upon a pet event they were having that weekend. What a fun experience. So many dogs of all sizes and breeds. There were venders there with all kinds of stuff from treats to outfits and behavior help. It was a delightful event to attend.

A medium-sized market of boutiques and some essentials (food, coffee and grocery!). There are also places to plop down alone or with groups. Remote workers/students: + Free parking structure (can get packed) + Free WiFi + Places to work/study + Modern, open, clean atmosphere - Moderate noise level - Outlets limited; there's a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf with public outlets.

NOTE: Pictures are from areas of SALT of Kakaako...will need to move and update my edits. Nice place for the family to visit..places to eat, drinks, treats...if you feel like an adventure, stroll around the blocks around and look for the wall arts by Pow Wow.

Nice tidy place go. There are Coffee Beans, restaurants, TJ Maxx, Nordtrom Rack, beer place, etc. The parking can be challenging at busy hours though.

Definitely more upscale in feel and Millennial in vibe than any other mall in a reasonable radius, besting Ala Moana in its upscale and comfortable feel. Why? Yeah, the usual TJ Maxx but better maintained, and no Chanel/Ferragamo/Apple, but: -beautiful living walls -clean community tables -covered outdoor tables with views -clean water features -WiFi that works -electrical outlets/charging stations near tables -climate control (TIP: sit at the table near Big Bad Wolf; there are two outlets in the floor. Or sit at the community table by the large indoor mural and there are many outlets in the pillar. Or sit in Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for outlets. Or at the entrance for the parking structure, near the living wall, there are also outlets there & usually a table there; sometimes it is moved to care for the living wall.) -local rotating art installations (thank you, Pow! Wow! & Big Bad Wolf) -emphasis on Native Hawaiian-owned businesses & goods -a gourmet hand-mixed ice cream shop that quietly donates a part of its proceeds to support cancer research (Lucy's Lab? Yep, Lucy is the founder's family member. Ask them about it.) -curated boutiques by small local companies, local coffee shops -local-owned restaurants (Scratch! Yes, you guys!) -health food bars that sell locally-produced goods (Shaka Tea from the Big Island at Nalu!), reducing your carbon footprint, helping you live longer, and supporting your friendly neighborhood farmer all at once! For the old school folks looking to grab and go, there is also Holo Holo Market selling Foodland poke bowls at the same Foodland prices (right next to the Coffee Bean, another Foodland company) with bento and musubi also at VERY reasonable prices ($7 poke bowls; $2.19 musubi, $2-5 large Deli sandwiches, $6-8 full-size bento, $1-3 gourmet large can drinks, etc.) for this location. Super clean bathrooms with hard-working folks turning the room over regularly. Water fountains with water bottle adjustments so you can fit your entire water bottle under there, with a filter indicator. Ground floor parking has Reserved stalls for electric vehicle users with chargers. Love this! Ample handicapped parking. Free covered parking that is monitored closely by security. Do not be surprised if they chalk your tires to ensure that you are there to shop and not just homesteading or a nearby condo resident using the facility is parking. I like that actually - - no break-ins and no cars left there for weeks. Stairwells are clearly marked, and frequently used. Stairwells are clean and well-lighted. Several elevators--a set by parking & another on building itself. The large elevators, especially those on the building itself, are a joy for disabled/mobility-impaired folks or strollers. No squeezing and feeling super awkward if you have a double stroller! Excellent! Family-friendly, low-drama. Everyone from safety-shirt guys to college students to retiree tourists to yoga folks with mats to young families all strollered up. Something for everyone, and a favorite place of ours.