Must-see shopping in Maui

  • Hot Island Glass

    North Shore & Upcountry

    Watch artists in action at Maui’s oldest handblown-glass studio from 10am to 4pm every day but Sunday. Everything from paperweights with ocean themes to…

  • Maui Hands

    North Shore & Upcountry

    A fascinating collection of high-quality Hawaii art, primarily from Maui, including photography, koa, ceramics, photographs, and a mix of traditional and…

  • Pauwela Store

    North Shore & Upcountry

    Good general store selling organic local groceries from Maui farmers, plus sandwiches (try the yummy roasted goat cheese vegetable wrap) and smoothies…

  • 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…

  • Malibu Shirts

    West Maui

    Selling retro surfing T-shirts and sweatshirts, it's a mini museum of surfing history, with original vintage boards and proper surfing trophies in…

  • Maui Waterwear

    Kihei & South Maui

    Tropical swimwear, plus hats and sandals, you’ll love to flaunt. Flip through racks of fun beachwear at the adjoining sister store Maui Clothing.

  • Viewpoints Gallery

    North Shore & Upcountry

    This classy gallery hosts the work of more than three dozen of the island’s finest artists, and feels like a welcoming museum.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Designing Wahine Emporium

    North Shore & Upcountry

    Decorative pillows, jewelry, children's clothing, quality gifts and much more fill this classic plantation cottage.

  • Whole Foods

    Kahului

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

  • Lululemon

    West Maui

    Called a showroom, this is a smaller version of the typical Lululemon yoga retail store.

  • Martin & MacArthur

    West Maui

    Museum-quality Hawaiian-made wood carvings, paintings and other crafts.

  • Haʻiku Market

    North Shore & Upcountry

    Has a large poke counter in addition to the usual groceries.

  • Alice in Hulaland

    North Shore & Upcountry

    Kitschy but fun souvenirs and Hawaiiana, plus T-shirts and ukuleles.

  • Sand People

    West Maui

    Boutique selling women's apparel and Hawaii-inspired cottage decor.

  • Honolua Surf

    West Maui

    The place to pick up Maui-style board shorts as well as bikinis.

  • Mandala Ethnic Arts

    North Shore & Upcountry

    Lightweight cotton and silk clothing, Buddhas and Asian crafts.

  • 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…

  • Paʻuwela Cannery

    North Shore & Upcountry

    This former pineapple cannery is now a small shopping center, home to a fantastic bakery, a grocery store and local shops.

  • 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…

  • Sherri Reeve Gallery

    North Shore & Upcountry

    Floral watercolors in a jewel-toned palette on everything from T-shirts to full-size canvases. The artist is generally present.

  • Morihara Store

    North Shore & Upcountry

    Grocery store for picnic supplies and BYOB booze for the Kula Bistro opposite. ATM here.

  • Kahana Gateway

    West Maui

    The Gateway has eateries ranging from a grill, to a coffee shop selling snacks and sandwiches, plus a steakhouse.

  • Maui Girl

    North Shore & Upcountry

    Itty-bitty bikinis from Maui Girl regularly appear in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

  • Barnes & Noble

    Kahului

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

  • Honolua Surf Co

    Kihei & South Maui

    Hip surfer-motif T-shirts, board shorts and aloha shirts.

  • Blue Ginger

    Kihei & South Maui

    Women’s clothing in cheery colors and tropical motifs.

  • Piʻilani Village

    Kihei

    Kihei’s largest shopping center has a wide range of stores. Flip through women’s swimsuits at Maui Waterwear (www.mauiclothingcompany.com/mww.html) and…

  • 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.