Facility Overview
The parking lot located at 98-205 Kaonohi Street in Aiea, Hawaii, provides vital surface-level parking situated directly adjacent to one of Central Oahu\'s most active commercial corridors. Positioned just off Kamehameha Highway and Kaonohi Street near the Pearlridge district, this open-air parking facility features straightforward ingress, wide drive aisles, and marked stalls suitable for everyday retail shoppers, dining patrons, and commuters. Because it is an unobstructed open-air lot, there are no vertical clearance restrictions or low overhead clearances to navigate, making it exceptionally accommodating for full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and vehicles equipped with roof racks or surf equipment.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
This parking area is strategically positioned in the heart of Aiea’s bustling retail and entertainment precinct, serving as a convenient parking anchor for surrounding amenities:
- Pearlridge Center: Hawaii’s second-largest shopping center, featuring Uptown and Downtown phases with Macy’s, Ross Dress for Less, specialty retailers, and an extensive food court, located less than a 5-minute walk away.
- Kaʻonohi Skyline Station: Honolulu’s elevated rail transit system (Skyline) has a primary station right at Kaonohi and Kamehameha Highway, making this an essential hub for multi-modal transit connections across western Oahu.
- Dining & Local Favorites: Steps away from popular local eateries, casual dining spots, and bakeries along the Kaonohi Street and Kamehameha Highway commercial strip.
- Pearl Harbor Historic Sites & Aloha Stadium District: Located just a 5- to 10-minute drive down Kamehameha Highway, providing swift access to major island landmarks and ongoing redevelopment areas.
- Pali Momi Medical Center: A premier central Oahu healthcare institution situated just minutes up Moanalua Road.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Drivers can conveniently enter and exit the parking lot directly via Kaonohi Street, with prompt connections to Kamehameha Highway (Route 99) and Moanalua Road. For freeway travel, both Interstate H-1 and Interstate H-201 (Moanalua Freeway) on-ramps are within a two-minute drive, allowing smooth commutes to Downtown Honolulu, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, or western points such as Kapolei and Pearl City. In addition to vehicle access, pedestrian access to TheBus routes (including lines 20, 40, 42, and 51) and the elevated Kaʻonohi Skyline rail station gives visitors unparalleled regional transit flexibility.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Spacious, level open-air surface parking stalls.
- Unrestricted vertical clearance accommodating lifted trucks and tall vans.
- Clearly designated ADA-accessible parking spaces close to storefront walkways.
- Well-illuminated premises during evening hours for improved visibility and safety.
- Pedestrian-friendly sidewalks connecting directly to nearby shopping complexes and transit stops.
- Customer parking typically provided free of charge for patrons of local establishments.
Ideal For
- Shoppers and diners visiting the Pearlridge retail corridor and neighboring eateries.
- Commuters connecting to Honolulu’s Skyline rail service at Kaʻonohi Station.
- Visitors attending medical appointments at nearby clinics and healthcare offices.
- Drivers operating oversized vehicles, service vans, or trucks who prefer open-air lots without low parking deck ceilings.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Traffic along Kamehameha Highway and Kaonohi Street can experience peak congestion during weekday morning and afternoon commutes, as well as during weekend shopping rush hours. Plan extra travel time when turning onto Kaonohi Street during these windows. If utilizing nearby mass transit or dining locally, ensure you park within designated customer bays and respect posted time limit signs to avoid towing or citations.
