Hawai'i (The Big Island) Shopping

  1. Alan's Art & Collectibles

    Time travel through Hawai'i's past in Alan's Art & Collectibles, a secondhand shop full of coconut ashtrays, bowling trophies, Elvis posters, record albums, aloha shirts and occasional treasures.

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  2. Discovery Antiques

    Packed with cases of Hawaiian antiques and curiosities, Discovery Antiques is great for a unique find. Keep the kids distracted with locally made ice cream sold right in the store.

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  3. Holualoa Ukulele Gallery

    In the historic Holualoa post-office building, Sam Rosen sells ukulele handcrafted by himself as well as other craftsmen at prices only serious buyers would consider. Signed portraits of local ukulele legends Jake Shimabukuro and 'Ohta-san' give the gallery a professional seal of approval.

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  4. Honokaa Trading Company

    Afternoons are lost rummaging through the dusty treasures in this secondhand store. Highlights are used books on Hawaii, vintage business signs, a few true antiques and aloha shirts. Opening hours are subject to the owner's hula schedule.

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  5. L Zeidman Gallery

    Bowls and sculpture made from over 50 types of Hawaiian wood - most of them grown on the Big Island - are on display at L Zeidman Gallery. The craftsmanship standard is high, with prices to match.

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  7. Mauna Kea Galleries

    Mauna Kea Galleries has authentic, one-of-a-kind items and artifacts, and prices to match. But browsing is free: check out Duke Kahanamoku's surfboard, original Webber engravings (from Cook's voyage), poi pounders, movie posters, vintage aloha shirts and classic kitsch.

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  8. Neptune's Garden Gallery at Last Chance Store

    New owners have turned the Last Chance Store into a gallery for their stained glass - much of it whimsical, some of it stunning. They also still carry water, soda, snacks and ice cream.

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  9. Sudha's Art Gallery

    Run by the longtime chairman of the East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Sudha's Art Gallery sells high-quality paintings, sculpture and woodworking. Upstairs, find secondhand books.

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