Must-see shopping in Hawaii

  • Pualani

    Hanalei

    This small, stand-alone boutique across from Hanalei school west of the center offers cute bikinis and hip beachwear for women, designed by surfer Iwalani…

  • Hale Zen Home Decor & More

    Lahaina

    This inviting shop embraces stylish island living with candles, lotions and gifts, as well as crafted furniture, cute children’s clothes and women's…

  • Tropical Tantrum

    Hanalei

    A mind-blowing array of all-but-psychedelic sarongs and beachwear flows through this dazzling boutique and out onto the verandah of the old schoolhouse.

  • 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.

  • Wharf Cinema Center

    Lahaina

    Lots of shops and restaurants in an open-air mall just across from Banyan Tree Park. The namesake cinema has closed.

  • Muse Room

    Kailua

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

  • Dovetail Gallery & Design

    Kona Coast

    Showcases elegant contemporary work by Big Island sculptors, painters, photographers and furniture designers.

  • 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.

  • Aloha From Hanalei

    Hanalei

    A kitsch depot of shirts and signage silk screened with such poetry as 'world's okayest surfer' or 'in dog beers I've only had one.' If that kind of thing…

  • 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…

  • Sandal Stop

    Kailua-Kona

    Every trip and every destination has essential supplies - hiking boots in Yellowstone, snow gear in Siberia. In Hawaii, sandals are a necessity, and this…

  • Kailua Candy Company

    Kona Coast

    A detour to this chocolate-factory shop is mandatory for every sweet tooth. Savor free samples of Mauna Kea 'snowballs' (white chocolate with shredded…

  • 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…

  • Kona Farmers Market

    Kailua-Kona

    Like Kailua-Kona itself, this busy little market hovers between catering to tourists and locals. Sure, there's a lot of phony shell jewelry and pseudo…

  • Kona Oceanfront Gallery

    Kailua-Kona

    You'll find hundreds of paintings and sculptures in this large gallery, ranging from depictions of Hawaiian landscapes to more abstract work inspired by…

  • 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…

  • Lahaina Gateway

    Lahaina

    This strip mall is just off Hwy 30 (Honoapiʻilani Hwy). The most interesting options here are Mahina, a women's clothing boutique, and the restaurants and…

  • Honolua Surf Co

    Kailua-Kona

    This island-grown surfwear shop is split right down the middle between styles for kane (men) and wahine (women). Board shorts, bikinis, hoodies, T-shirts…

  • 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…

  • Crazy Shirts

    Lahaina

    This Hawaiian company has been selling clever and colorful T-shirts to tourists for more than 40 years. It has locations across the US, with three…

  • Hula Moon

    Hanalei

    A kitschy gift shop with cool aloha coasters, nice coconut-shell and seashell jewelry, and some forgettable mass-produced handicrafts. Worth a browse on a…

  • Kualapuʻu Market

    Moloka'i

    This local grocery store sells food and drinks, plus alcohol that you can enjoy with your meal at the Kualapuʻu Cookhouse next door.

  • Maunaloa General Store

    Moloka'i

    The Maunaloa General Store provides the village with basics. It has a limited selection of (pricey) groceries and alcohol.

  • North Kona Shopping Center

    Kailua-Kona

    There's nothing particularly exciting about this shopping center, located a few minutes north of the center of town, but it's got lots of useful things –…

  • Crystals and Gems Gallery

    Hanalei

    The whiff of Nag Champa, the jingle of cut-crystal wind chimes, the glint of blue agate pyramids, phallic wedges of smokey quartz, crystal skulls,…

  • Puainako Town Center

    Hilo

    Large strip mall with mostly fast food chains, but anchored by the venerable KTA Super Store.

  • Outlets of Maui

    Lahaina

    Factory-store retailers at this open-air outlet mall include all the same chains you'll find at outlet malls everywhere.

  • Lanihau Center

    Kailua-Kona

    Centrally located stores and some decent dining options.

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