Must-see shopping in Hawaii

  • Hanalei Center

    Hanalei

    Hanalei’s former schoolhouse, built in 1926, moved to this site in 1989. Now complemented by a cluster of buildings that similarly evoke Hawaii’s…

  • Holualoa Ukulele Gallery

    Kona Coast

    Inside a historic post office, owner Sam Rosen displays beautifully handcrafted ukuleles made by himself and other island luthiers. He's happy to show you…

  • Island Paddler

    Waikiki

    Besides having a great selection of paddles and paddling gear, these guys have T-shirts, aloha shirts, beachwear and everything you might need for a day…

  • Malie Organics

    Waikiki

    Beauty oils, creams, perfumes and more are sold in this shop that looks as good as it smells. Everything is locally made from organic and natural…

  • Saturday Morning Market

    Moloka'i

    This weekly market at the western end of Ala Malama Ave is the place to browse local crafts, try new fruits, stock up on organic produce and pick up some…

  • Backdoor

    Hanalei

    The coolest clothing shop in Ching Young Village offers board shorts, bikinis and rashies for all ages, sundresses, surf and skate boards, sunglasses and…

  • Fighting Eel

    Waikiki

    Hawaii-designed fashionable wear is the hallmark of local designers Rona Bennett and Lan Chung. Also: swimsuits, children's clothing, jewelry and…

  • Kona Stories

    Kona Coast

    Independent bookstore with a strong Hawaiiana section, which hosts community events for kids and adults. It's near KTA Super Store.

  • Paiko

    Honolulu

    Super-trendy plant and botanical store, Paiko is located in Honolulu’s ultra-cool and up-and-coming Kakaʻako neighborhood. Attached to a wildly popular…

  • Paradise Meadows Orchard & Bee Farm

    Hawaiʻi the Big Island

    This small farm stand packs a lot in, offering samples of locally produced coffee, honey and macadamia nuts (though the chocolate is by Guittard). Its…

  • Martin & MacArthur

    Waikiki

    With a motto like ‘gracious Hawaiian living,’ the nostalgia for Hawaii’s plantation days just oozes here. Koa furniture takes up much of the shop, but…

  • HI, i like you

    Lahaina

    The double meaning of this shop's name (HI = Hawaii) is a fun introduction to its range of T-shirts and hats, which sport hip and upbeat slogans as well…

  • Antique Alley

    Honolulu

    Unbelievably crammed with rare collectibles and other cast-off memorabilia from Hawaii through the decades, this co-op shop, which once cameoed on PBS’…

  • Old Ironside Tattoo

    Honolulu

    Come here for Hawaiian-style tattoos in Sailor Jerry's old shop. This is where WWII sailors and soldiers fulfilled the third part of their legendary motto…

  • Loco Boutique

    Waikiki

    If you realize that your old swimsuit from the mainland just doesn’t measure up to what island folks wear, comb the racks of this locally owned swimwear…

  • Kahala Mall

    Oʻahu

    It’s not quite the Ala Moana Center, but this large east-side mall has a noteworthy mix of only-in-Hawaii shops, including Cinnamon Girl clothing boutique…

  • Hilo Hattie

    Honolulu

    While the real Hilo Hattie was a Native Hawaiian singer, hula dancer, actress and comedian who died in 1979, her name lives on in this Ala Moana Center…

  • Ala Moana Center

    Honolulu

    This vast and bewildering open-air shopping mall and its 340-plus department stores and mostly chain stores draws mobs of locals and tourists. A handful…

  • Village Gifts & Fine Arts

    Lahaina

    This one-room shop in the historic Masters’ Reading Room sells prints, wooden bowls and other crafts.

  • Hakubundo

    Honolulu

    For over 100 years, Hakubundo has been selling books in Japanese and books in English about Japan in Honolulu. Their magazine racks have been a vital…

  • Kimura Lauhala Shop

    Kona Coast

    Four generations of Kimuras have sold lauhala (hala tree) products in this shop, making it as much a landmark as a business. There's a beautiful selection…

  • Bee Boys

    Hawaiʻi the Big Island

    Tucked away in Naʻalehu's commercial shopping center, this small, flagship honey shop is easy to miss. Following a regenerative, 100% treatment-free…

  • Louis Pohl Gallery

    Honolulu

    This gallery in Chinatown features paintings by contemporary island artists and works by the former ‘living treasure’ of Hawaii, Louis Pohl, who died in…

  • Local Antiques & Stuff

    Hilo

    History buffs, don't miss this teeming display of local artifacts and memorabilia. Along with a few valuable furniture items, there's tons of 'stuff':…

  • Manuhealiʻi

    Honolulu

    Look to this island-born shop for original and modern designs. Hawaiian musicians often sport Manuhealiʻi’s bold-print silk aloha shirts. Flowing…

  • Bryan Booth Antiques

    Hilo

    Transporting a rocking chair or dining table home is probably a deal breaker. But Bryan Booth's expertly restored wood furniture might convince you…

  • Wholesale Unlimited

    Honolulu

    This place will knock your socks off if you are into crack seed, dried fruit, dried veggies, Japanese sembei (rice crackers), dried seafood, cookies,…

  • Tori Richard

    Honolulu

    This popular Honolulu-based company has been producing men's and women's resort-wear for 60 years. On the 2nd floor of the Ala Moana Center (Macy's end),…

  • Duke's Marketplace

    Waikiki

    Over 50 open-air stalls are strung along a back alley in the glossiest quarter of Waikiki. Come here for the tackiest (but at times irresistible)…

  • Lahaina Printsellers

    Lahaina

    Hawaii’s largest purveyor of antique maps, including fascinating originals dating back to the voyages of Captain Cook. It also sells affordable…

  • Fabric Mart

    Honolulu

    This fabric store has masses of colorful Hawaiian print materials, which can be used for everything from cushion covers, curtains and dresses to aloha…

  • T&L Muumuu Factory

    Honolulu

    So much flammable aloha wear in one space! Bold-print muumuus for women run in sizes from supermodel skinny to Polynesian island queen. On the men's side,…

  • Royal Hawaiian Center

    Waikiki

    Not to be confused with the Royal Hawaiian Resort hotel next door, this upscale shopping center has four levels and houses more than 80 top-end stores;…

  • Art on the Zoo Fence

    Waikiki

    Dozens of artists hang their works along the fence on the south side of the Honolulu Zoo every weekend, weather permitting. Browse the contemporary…

  • Hawaiian Force

    Hilo

    Craig Neff, a Native Hawaiian artist, sells aloha wear marked by bold graphics and Hawaiian motifs. While somewhat similar to Sig Zane's prints, Neff's…

  • 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…

  • Water Sports Swap Meet

    Hanalei

    Like the name suggests, this is an old-fashioned swap meet devoted to (used) surfboards and related equipment. Everything’s laid out on the lawn in front…

  • 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 –…

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