O'ahu Shopping

  1. Aloha Island Art

    In front of Jungle Gems, this outdoor stand sells unique gyotaku prints, based on a Japanese art form of handpainted fish prints. Artist Michael Hemperly uses handmade papers and sells his original works when the winds are too calm to go windsurfing.

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  2. Ching's Punalu'u Store

    This market and deli dates back to 1935 when it was founded by a local jack-of-all trades. A small shrine to the original owner resides beside the deli counter. In addition to the normal corner-store goods, you can pick up pre-made poi butter, mochi (Japanese sticky rice cake) and plantation iced tea (pineapple and mint) as well as bait (but not sushi).

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  3. Foodland supermarket

    If you're looking to eavesdrop on community gossip, then hit this grocery store during prime time: right after school. It does not sell alcohol (thanks to the Mormons), but all the other staples are here.

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  4. Hale'iwa Art Gallery

    This modern art space carries North Shore and Polynesian artists including Alfred Furtado, who is known for painting vivid pictures of hula dancers, many of whom are relatives by marriage.

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  5. Iwa Gallery

    This smaller gallery carries primarily the wax candle works of owner Scott Bechtol; his most popular pieces are the crying Tiki candles, designed so that the wax drips out of the candle like tears.

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