Pearlridge Center is the second largest shopping center in Hawaii, after

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, and is Hawaii's largest enclosed shopping center, located in

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. Opened in 1972 and expanded in 1976, the enclosed mall is split into three "phases" (Uptown, Downtown, and Phase Three) and overlooks historic

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and the USS ''Arizona'' Memorial. The property includes the only

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in Hawaii, the only emergency clinic located on mall property ( Pali Momi Medical Center), and an eight-story office complex (Pearlridge Office Center). The mall is owned by

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. It is on land owned by

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Complex

Pearlridge consists of two major shopping areas: Pearlridge Uptown and Pearlridge Downtown. There are also two minor strip malls, Pearlridge East and Pearlridge West. The two major shopping areas are connected by the only

system in Hawaii. Pearlridge primary anchor tenants include:

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(formerly Liberty House) and, until 2021,

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. There are over 170 stores and restaurants with two food courts, and a movie theater complex with sixteen screens.

Stand-alone stores

Not attached to any of the main Pearlridge buildings on either side (Ewa or Diamond Head sides) of Pali Momi Medical Center are several stand-alone stores:

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, and Inspiration Pop Up.

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moved into the space vacated by

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. The building formerly occupied by Inspiration Furniture is now occupied by Pali Momi Medical Center. Two thirds of GAP, also closed, is now owned by

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, while the other one third is currently unoccupied."Pearlridge Center." ''Pearlridge Center.'' Shoptopia Network, n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2012.

Stand-alone restaurants

Pearlridge also hosts several stand-alone restaurants in the mall property. Pearlridge West hosts

and Bravo Restaurant. Near Uptown is Monterey Bay Canners, while Downtown hosts

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, and Big City Diner. The space once occupied by

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is currently unoccupied.

Pearlridge Office Center

The Pearlridge Office Center is an eight-story office complex mainly housing financial and professional suites located towards Pearlridge East.

Sumida Farm

A unique landmark of Pearlridge is Sumida Farm, Hawaii's largest

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farm, leased on land owned by

Transportation

Skycab

One of Pearlridge's most distinctive landmarks is the Skycab, Hawaii's only

system. Connecting both Uptown and Downtown, it provides a unique transport and a notable focal point of the center. Rides cost $1.00 one way. The monorail first ran on November 7, 1977, and was built by

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References

External links

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Pearlridge Mall Map
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