Must-see shopping in ʻIao Valley & Central Maui

  • Old Puʻunene Bookstore

    ʻIao Valley & Central Maui

    This shack in the middle of a tiny village has been a used-book store since 1913. It’s musty, unique and seriously good value. The selection is wide and…

  • Maui Swap Meet

    Kahului

    Don’t be misled by 'swap meet.’ This outdoor market is neither garage sale nor farmers market but an arts-and-crafts show of the highest order. Scores of…

  • Down to Earth

    Kahului

    Open since the '70s, Down to Earth was one of Hawaii's pioneers of organic and vegetarian produce. It feels like an independent Whole Foods, with plenty…

  • Cut Market

    ʻIao Valley & Central Maui

    Pre-loved-clothing boutique, for hip, eco-conscious, upcycled one-of-a-kind creations made in-house. Sometimes has live music for Wailuku First Friday…

  • Antique Freak

    ʻIao Valley & Central Maui

    Aladdin's cave of curios and collector's items in various rooms around a converted house. Items are displayed in cabinets, stacked and hanging everywhere…

  • Native Intelligence

    ʻIao Valley & Central Maui

    Superb gift stop for hula instruments, koa bowls and fine handcrafted items.

  • Ukeleles at Bounty Music, Kahului, Central Maui.

    Bounty Music

    Kahului

    Hawaiian music lovers should step inside for all sorts of ukuleles, from inexpensive imported models to handcrafted masterpieces. Rentals, too. And if you…

  • Queen Kaʻahumanu Center

    Kahului

    Come here for your standard-issue mall stores, several swimwear shops and cellphone carriers. Stop by the 1st floor for a small farmers market on Tuesday,…

  • Request Music

    ʻIao Valley & Central Maui

    Pick up some vintage Hawaiiana at this independent record shop selling new and old CDs, DVDs and vinyl, plus posters.

  • Whole Foods

    Kahului

    Whole Foods carries island-grown produce, fish and beef. Massive salad bar and deli, plus small eating area.

  • Barnes & Noble

    Kahului

    Good selection of travel and local info books on Maui and Hawaii.