Must-see shopping in Oʻahu

  • Muse Hawaii

    Waikiki

    Blowsy, breezy feminine fashions are what’s sewn by this mainland designer from LA, whose Waikiki Beach shop is a serious addiction for jet-setting girls…

  • Island Slipper

    Honolulu

    Across Honolulu and Waikiki, scores of stores sell flip-flops (aka ‘rubbah slippahs’), but nobody else carries such ultra-comfy suede and leather styles –…

  • Flowers By Jr Lou & T

    Honolulu

    Ignore the name of this open-front store – what you're really here for is displayed in proliferation across the front: bonsai! Hundreds of the miniature…

  • Kaimukī Crack Seed Store

    Honolulu

    This tiny mom-and-pop candy store in Kaimuki vends overflowing glass jars of made-from-scratch crack seed, plus addictive frozen slushies spiked with li…

  • Sake Shop

    Honolulu

    This store is like a gold mine for those interested in Japanese sake. Oʻahu’s only dedicated sake shop, you’ll find everything associated with rice wine…

  • Nohea Gallery

    Waikiki

    This high-end gallery sells original paintings, gyotaku fish prints (rubbings of freshly caught fish), handcrafted jewelry, glassware, pottery and…

  • Reyn Spooner

    Honolulu

    The original Reyn Spooner aloha shirt store opened in the Ala Moana Center in 1962 and the company has never looked back. 'Reverse print' aloha shirts…

  • Surf 'N Hula

    Honolulu

    One of the pleasures of a Kaimuki stroll is discovering little shops like this one for vintage Hawaii collectibles. The husband and wife owners have a…

  • Manoa Chocolate

    Kailua

    Expensive but utterly delicious handmade chocolate gets processed from cacao bean to foil-wrapped bar inside this workshop. Sample the goat's-milk,…

  • Honolua Surf Co

    Waikiki

    Named after the bay of monster waves off Maui’s northern shore where brave surfers prove their worth, this Oʻahu outpost of the Maui surfwear shop sells…

  • UH Manoa Bookstore

    Honolulu

    Head to the UH campus bookstore to get all that cool UH gear that locals wear, including T-shirts, singlets, caps and hoodies. Of course, there are also…

  • Hungry Ear Records

    Honolulu

    Head here to look for rare Hawaii albums. Recently relocated to the hip Salt at Our Kaka‘ako development, you can peruse used and new vinyl and CDs, with…

  • Pegge Hopper Gallery

    Honolulu

    Hopper moved to Honolulu in 1963, opened her gallery in 1983, and has been selling distinctive colorful prints and paintings depicting island women ever…

  • Lin's Hawaiian Snacks

    Honolulu

    A crack seed store for the modern age. Wide and tidy aisles allow easy access to dozens of containers of the island treats. They also serve tea, smoothies…

  • Reyn Spooner

    Waikiki

    Reyn Spooner’s subtly designed, reverse-print preppy aloha shirts have been the standard for Honolulu’s businessmen, political power brokers and social…

  • Owens & Co

    Honolulu

    All sorts of items for the home from local artisans and companies can be found in this cute corner shop. Handmade tea towels, decorator items, books,…

  • Aliʻi Antiques II

    Kailua

    Search the stacks (and more stacks) and you may find a treasure among the mishmash of Hawaiiana and junk – a vintage postcard or print, a feather lei or…

  • Coconut Grove Music

    Kailua

    Great guitar shop carrying name-brand ukuleles – including Kamaka, handmade in Honolulu – and vintage ukes from the early 20th century. Upstairs on…

  • Kailua Town Center

    Kailua

    This large shopping mall has national retailers and big-box chains. The former Macy's location is being redeveloped into a large center for local cafes…

  • Sand People

    Kailua

    Beachy Hawaiian-style home accents, tote bags, souvenirs and gifts. Part of a local chain. Sand Kids, with goodies for children, is right next door.

  • Ukulele PuaPua

    Waikiki

    Avoid those flimsy souvenir ukuleles and head to this serious little shop to find the real thing. Try a free group beginner lesson (4pm daily).

  • Ward Centre

    Honolulu

    Houses a number of restaurants, bars and interesting locally owned shops.

  • Fighting Eel

    Kailua

    A fashion-savvy import from over the pali in Waikiki and Honolulu. The stylish goods are designed and made on Oʻahu.

  • Manuhealiʻi

    Kailua

    Looking for aloha wear? Don’t settle for less than one of the modern designs at the Kailua shop of this Honolulu artist.

  • Muse Room

    Kailua

    Beachy and grown-up girly styles inspired by dreamy fantasies. The little shop is as cute as Barbie's Dream House.

  • Under a Hula Moon

    Kailua

    Bring a piece of Hawaii home in the form of island-made or inspired art, jewelry, stationery or home goods.

  • Honolulu Cookie Company

    Honolulu

    This place caters to all your cookie needs, be they immediate cravings or beautifully packaged souvenirs to take home. Everything is Hawaii-inspired and…

  • Lion Coffee

    Honolulu

    In an out-of-the-way warehouse west of downtown en route to the airport, this discount grown-in-Hawaii coffee giant roasts myriad flavors, ranging from…

  • International Market Place

    Waikiki

    Forget the old International Market Place, the beloved 1950s assemblage of tourist stores. This glossy block-filling replacement is a three-level…

  • Fighting Eel

    Honolulu

    A one-stop made-in-Hawaii shop for blowsy, draped dresses in modern solids, resort flowers and geometric prints. They’re perfect whether you’re hitting…

  • T&C Surf

    Honolulu

    The big international surf design company, T&C, got its start just west of Honolulu in 1971. Today it's still based in ‘Aiea and has shops worldwide. This…

  • Sun Chong Grocery

    Honolulu

    Wade into the jammed aisles at Sun Chong’s shop to browse for dried, sugared and spiced crack seed (Chinese preserved fruit), from candied ginger and…

  • Roberta Oaks

    Honolulu

    The Roberta Oaks men's tailored shirts – aloha-print or palaka (plantation-style checkered) – are perhaps even more appealing than the women's strappy…

  • Mālie Organics

    Honolulu

    Kauai-based Mālie offers all-natural, organic luxury spa and beauty products based on the botanical benefits of Hawaii’s fruits and flowers. All…

  • Barrio Vintage

    Honolulu

    One-of-a-kind fashions from decades past jostle on the racks of this Chinatown secondhand shop, showing off mod dresses and skirts for women, hip jackets…

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