North Shore & Central O‘ahu
The various back buildings of the Waialua Sugar Mill are home to 14 companies operating in the surfboard industry, but right out front, in the car park,…
Must-see shopping in Oʻahu
Honolulu
Look to this island-born shop for original and modern designs. Hawaiian musicians often sport Manuhealiʻi’s bold-print silk aloha shirts. Flowing…
Honolulu
This place will knock your socks off if you are into crack seed, dried fruit, dried veggies, Japanese sembei (rice crackers), dried seafood, cookies,…
Haleʻiwa
This family-owned and -operated business claims to be creator of the original coconut peanut butter. It was introduced at a local farmers market and…
Honolulu
This popular Honolulu-based company has been producing men's and women's resort-wear for 60 years. On the 2nd floor of the Ala Moana Center (Macy's end),…
Waikiki
Over 50 open-air stalls are strung along a back alley in the glossiest quarter of Waikiki. Come here for the tackiest (but at times irresistible)…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
In the rambling warehouse building at the far end of the parking lot of the old Waialua Sugar Mill, Island X has all sorts of good stuff to interest…
Honolulu
This fabric store has masses of colorful Hawaiian print materials, which can be used for everything from cushion covers, curtains and dresses to aloha…
Honolulu
So much flammable aloha wear in one space! Bold-print muumuus for women run in sizes from supermodel skinny to Polynesian island queen. On the men's side,…
Waikiki
Not to be confused with the Royal Hawaiian Resort hotel next door, this upscale shopping center has four levels and houses more than 80 top-end stores;…
Waikiki
Dozens of artists hang their works along the fence on the south side of the Honolulu Zoo every weekend, weather permitting. Browse the contemporary…
Waikiki
Blowsy, breezy feminine fashions are what’s sewn by this mainland designer from LA, whose Waikiki Beach shop is a serious addiction for jet-setting girls…
Windward Coast
Dreamlike paintings and prints here explore the color, light and grandeur of Hawaii. You can put your vacation fantasy on your wall back home. Lance has…
Honolulu
Across Honolulu and Waikiki, scores of stores sell flip-flops (aka ‘rubbah slippahs’), but nobody else carries such ultra-comfy suede and leather styles –…
Honolulu
Ignore the name of this open-front store – what you're really here for is displayed in proliferation across the front: bonsai! Hundreds of the miniature…
Honolulu
This tiny mom-and-pop candy store in Kaimuki vends overflowing glass jars of made-from-scratch crack seed, plus addictive frozen slushies spiked with li…
Honolulu
This store is like a gold mine for those interested in Japanese sake. Oʻahu’s only dedicated sake shop, you’ll find everything associated with rice wine…
Waikiki
This high-end gallery sells original paintings, gyotaku fish prints (rubbings of freshly caught fish), handcrafted jewelry, glassware, pottery and…
Honolulu
The original Reyn Spooner aloha shirt store opened in the Ala Moana Center in 1962 and the company has never looked back. 'Reverse print' aloha shirts…
Honolulu
One of the pleasures of a Kaimuki stroll is discovering little shops like this one for vintage Hawaii collectibles. The husband and wife owners have a…
Kailua
Expensive but utterly delicious handmade chocolate gets processed from cacao bean to foil-wrapped bar inside this workshop. Sample the goat's-milk,…
Waikiki
Named after the bay of monster waves off Maui’s northern shore where brave surfers prove their worth, this Oʻahu outpost of the Maui surfwear shop sells…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
This fabric mega-mart is the jackpot on O‘ahu in terms of the fun and tropical prints that you might need to sew your own quilts or aloha wear. You'll…
Honolulu
Head to the UH campus bookstore to get all that cool UH gear that locals wear, including T-shirts, singlets, caps and hoodies. Of course, there are also…
Honolulu
Head here to look for rare Hawaii albums. Recently relocated to the hip Salt at Our Kaka‘ako development, you can peruse used and new vinyl and CDs, with…
Haleʻiwa
Recently moved from the Waialua Sugar Mill complex, V Boutique offers fashionable clothing, bikinis, bags and jewelry designed by the owner, North Shore…
Windward Coast
Colorful Hawaiian-print fabric is for sale at this friendly Windward Coast outlet of Fabric Mart, also to be found in Honolulu and ʻAiea. Make your own…
Honolulu
Hopper moved to Honolulu in 1963, opened her gallery in 1983, and has been selling distinctive colorful prints and paintings depicting island women ever…
Haleʻiwa
Packed full of beachwear, surfboards, skateboards, accessories and anything else you might need for life on the North Shore, this local hot spot should…
Haleʻiwa
Take island style home with you from this cute store on the main drag. The shop is packed with environmentally inspired Hawaiian art, wood wall carvings,…
Honolulu
A crack seed store for the modern age. Wide and tidy aisles allow easy access to dozens of containers of the island treats. They also serve tea, smoothies…
Waikiki
Reyn Spooner’s subtly designed, reverse-print preppy aloha shirts have been the standard for Honolulu’s businessmen, political power brokers and social…
Haleʻiwa
This chic, upscale boutique for beachy women’s apparel, such as gauzy sundresses and strappy sandals, has moved down the street into Haleʻiwa Store Lots…
Haleʻiwa
Head here to see works by Pacific island, local and regional painters, photographers, sculptors, glassblowers and mixed-media artists. It's a little like…
Honolulu
All sorts of items for the home from local artisans and companies can be found in this cute corner shop. Handmade tea towels, decorator items, books,…
Kailua
Search the stacks (and more stacks) and you may find a treasure among the mishmash of Hawaiiana and junk – a vintage postcard or print, a feather lei or…
Kailua
Great guitar shop carrying name-brand ukuleles – including Kamaka, handmade in Honolulu – and vintage ukes from the early 20th century. Upstairs on…
Kailua
This large shopping mall has national retailers and big-box chains. The former Macy's location is being redeveloped into a large center for local cafes…
Haleʻiwa
This kids’ shop, in a 1930s-era building, has gear for junior surfers and beachgoers, including mini aloha shirts, trunks, Hawaiian books and wooden toys.
Kailua
Beachy Hawaiian-style home accents, tote bags, souvenirs and gifts. Part of a local chain. Sand Kids, with goodies for children, is right next door.
