Someone told me a long time ago that, in the 1970s, developers were given quick permits to build in the business center of Honolulu without much thought for needed parking. This commerce center is obviously more congested today but I think that piece of information about not being cognizant of future needs is probably very true.

I had to go to a building yesterday for an errand and sure enough, there were no parking spaces connected to that tall building. All customers have to find their own parking elsewhere. It’s not convenient when there are bulky items to carry around. But I usually end up at Ali’i Place at 1099 Alakea Street, Honolulu, 96813 for my parking needs. It is a good place to know for those who are not familiar with Downtown Honolulu.

This is the place where I find inexpensive parking because it has a quasi city county parking at a good rate. It’s clean and safe. There are usually some spaces available. It also does not have a 2-hour limit; I can’t count the number of tickets I’ve gotten for expired limits. Ali’i Place is my ‘launching point’ to visit the State Capitol, Honolulu Hale, and the District Court, which is just across the Street.