Hilo
Sworn off sugar? Never mind, we won't tell. This candy shop is the stuff of childhood fantasies. Gape slack-jawed at giant barrels of taffy, jars of…
Must-see shopping in Hawaiʻi the Big Island
Hilo
Bibliophiles and audiophiles, don't miss this hidden trove of hand-picked secondhand books and LPs. The tiny shop doesn't look like much from outside, but…
Kailua-Kona
Family owned for nearly four decades, with master-jeweler Flint Carpenter at the helm, this store sells high-quality Hawaiiana bracelets, pendants,…
Kona Coast
Magnificent ipu (gourds) are decoratively carved with Hawaiian imagery and dyed using an ancient method unique to Niʻihau island, knowledge of which had…
Hamakua Coast
Support local! This store carries an assortment of island-made goods, including silk scarves, koa (Hawaiian timber) boxes, tea and coffee, and natural…
South Kona Coast
Tin toys and aloha shirts, bric-a-brac and vintage Hawaiiana – who knows what you'll find at this secondhand antiques and curiosities shop. Bonus: it…
Kona Coast
At this parking-lot farmers market with live Hawaiian music and a neighborly spirit, everything is Big Island–grown, including seasonal fruits and veggies…
Hilo
This welcoming, owner-operated secondhand bookstore sells all genres, including Hawaiiana (some new), travel (some new), religion, cooking, history and…
Kailua-Kona
Once maverick, now mainstream, Crazy Shirts are worn mainly by tourists these days. The best designs feature natural dyes such as Kona coffee, hibiscus,…
Hilo
This hidden treasure is owned by a true aficionado and packed to the rafters with global stock. It's Hilo's first and only dedicated wine store. Free wine…
South Kohala
This outdoor mall contains many of the stores, businesses and restaurants that form the backbone of mainland-style amenities and entertainment options in…
South Kohala
Landscaped shopping arcade in the heart of the resort. There's a luxury cinema on site (matinee/regular admission $14.50/16.50).
Waikoloa Kings' Shops Farmers Market
South Kohala
Features 100% locally grown and produced edibles (no crafts), including produce, honey, baked goods, coffee, tea and orchids.
Kona Coast
Showcases elegant contemporary work by Big Island sculptors, painters, photographers and furniture designers.
South Kona Coast
This long-standing family shop rolls out yards of colorfully patterned Hawaiian and Japanese fabrics.
North Kohala
This jewelry and gift shop carries an eclectic collection of locally made finery.
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…
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…
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…
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…
North Kohala
The Ackerman family has managed to combine art and commerce for 30 years. This is as much a gift shop as it is an art gallery: you'll find lovely works of…
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…
Kohala & Waimea
Shoppers, browsers and homemakers will enjoy the eclectic mix of kitsch, kook and Hawaiiana, from Le Creuset and Japanese tableware to fancy toiletries…
Kohala & Waimea
This shopping center aims for discriminating, upscale gift buyers with shops like the Gallery of Great Things.
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 –…
Waikoloa Highlands Shopping Center
South Kohala
The local shopping center for the folks who work in the shopping centers at the resorts (or, y'know, just work at the resorts). No stores carry anything…
Hilo
Large strip mall with mostly fast food chains, but anchored by the venerable KTA Super Store.
