HawaiiShopping

Outdoor, Sport shopping in Hawaii

  1. A

    Itsu's Fishing Supplies

    No visit to Hilo is complete without a stop at Itsu's Fishing Supplies - yes, a fishing-supply store! - which sells Hilo's best ice shave (note: Hilo folks call it 'ice shave', not 'shave ice'). The ice shave is hand-cranked off an ice block, scooped into a cone and topped with your choice of sweet syrups - double your pleasure and add ice cream in the middle. The hardworking owners offer a popular, fresh lunch buffet as well.

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  2. B

    Oshima

    Locals joke that there is nothing you can't find at Oshima, making it a good family-run alternative to the big box stores in Kailua-Kona. It stocks everything from groceries and pharmaceuticals to snorkel gear and surf wear.

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  3. C

    Backdoor

    The Hanalei Surf Company's sister is similar in youthful vibe, but carries skateboards and a wider selection of alternative street clothes by brands including Luci Love, Volcom, Paul Frank and Billabong.

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  4. Progressive Expressions

    Established in 1972, this was the South Shore's first surf shop. Original owners Marty and Joe Kuala sold the shop to the Hanalei Surf Company in 2005 but Joe still designs and crafts boards sold here.

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  5. D

    Hilo Surplus Store

    This vintage army surplus store is the place for jungle-grade machetes or a bolt of camouflage Gore-tex. Campers will find rain gear, tents and authentic mess kits.

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  6. E

    Westside Sporting Goods

    Head here for outdoor gear, including camping and hiking supplies such as fleece sleeping bags, camp-stove fuel, tabi (reef-walking sandals) and first-aid kits.

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