North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Located in the Bagasse bin (the huge, cone-shaped building at the front gate of the Waialua Sugar Mill), the North Shore Soap Factory is home to Hawaiian…
Must-see shopping in Hawaii
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Hundreds of vendors encircle Aloha Stadium at this famous market. Your eyes will soon cross at the plethora of gaudy souvenirs, cheap T-shirts ($7!),…
Poʻipu
A cluster of plantation-style wooden buildings, this upscale shopping mall is conveniently located at the Po‘ipu roundabout. As well as a dozen generally…
Hana & East Maui
This small 7-acre farm grows a large variety of tropical fruits, flowers and spices, and transforms them into interesting products. Its well-done roadside…
Hamakua Coast
If some of Honokaʻa aunties emptied their attics, basements and garages, the results would look like this hangar-size store. Weave through a mesmerizing…
North Shore & Upcountry
If you're driving past this large produce stand in October with the kids, you will have to pull over for the happenin' pumpkin patch. Resistance is futile…
Hilo
Legendary in the hula community, kama‘aina (locally born and raised) artist Sig Zane designs unmistakable cotton fabrics, marked by rich colors and modern…
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…
Waikiki
The late Aunty Mary Louise Kaleonahenahe Kekuewa's daughter and granddaughter keep alive the ancient craft of feather lei-making at this small storefront,…
Kailua-Kona
This open-air shopping center, about 2 miles south of 'downtown' Kailua-Kona, is a pleasant spot to while away an hour or so while perusing arts, crafts…
Lihuʻe
Kauaʻi's own rum label is a relatively new brand, which means it doesn't have a fine aged rum yet, but its dark and spiced versions win awards. Learn how…
Nani Moon Meadery & Tasting Room
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Nani Moon makes and pours tropical honey wine, which is arguably the oldest alcoholic beverage on earth – humans have been drinking it for 6000 years or…
Honolulu
So much more than just a bookstore stocking Hawaiiana tomes, CDs and DVDs, this cultural gathering spot also sells beautiful silk-screened fabrics, koa…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Sharing its premises with the Japanese Grandma restaurant – some items are discounted for diners – this fancy little store has a slicker vibe than its…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
This Kilauea outpost of the Hanapepe original is an artist-owned gallery selling colorful, appealing ceramic tiles and dishware, almost all designed by…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
The pick of several such shops on Kaua‘i, in enlarged new premises but still making its soap in-house. Botanical lotions, body butters, bath oils and…
Lahaina
Bob 'Ole' Olson has come far from South Dakota, where he was born in 1929. One of the world's foremost surfboard shapers still plies his trade in an…
Honolulu
Kamaka specializes in gorgeous handcrafted ukuleles made on Oʻahu since 1916, with prices starting at around $1000. Call ahead for free 30-minute factory…
Kapaʻa
This family-run shop is a standout for contemporary Hawaiian clothing and gifts – shirts, dresses, jewelry, souvenirs and more, but also for fabulous…
Honolulu
Hidden off a 2nd-floor parking deck, this small shop modestly proclaims that it's the source of the finest handmade ukuleles in the world. For once the…
Kapaʻa
The oldest art gallery on the island is arguably its best, especially when it comes to highly regarded fine artists – folks such as Steven Valiere, who is…
North Shore & Upcountry
Need a gift for the housesitter back home? This rustic but stylish market perched on the side of the volcano acts as a clearinghouse for island vendors,…
Honolulu
Head here for all your boarding needs, be they surfboards, bodyboards, skateboards or anything associated. There's new and used, all sorts of accessories,…
Honolulu
This block-sized open-air mall mixes local shops and restaurants with national chains. It matches the neighborhood's post-industrial vibe and has numerous…
Princeville
Stuffed toys and kites, board games and playing cards, remote-control choppers and matchbox-style cars – put it all together and you have one of…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
This unique boutique delights ‘princesses of all ages’ with original block and screen prints on silks and other soft and flowing fabrics, and some funky,…
Waikiki
With stylish flair and panache, Newt specializes in Montecristi Panama hats – classic men’s fedoras, plantation-style hats and women’s fino. It also has…
Honolulu
Home to O‘ahu's finest Hawaii shirts for men, this elegant shop is filled with refined patterns that will work nicely for an afternoon soiree at your…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
The USA’s westernmost bookstore is, even more crucially, the only genuine bookstore on Kaua‘i. As such, it’s a godsend, cramming over 100,000 (largely…
Honolulu
Why wipe out your budget buying a new surfboard when you can get a used board by a famous shaper for a fraction of the cost? This slick warehouse has…
Poʻipu
Kukui nuts, mangoes, coconuts and vanilla are just a few of the plant ‘essences’ utilized by this homegrown bath- and body-products company. It stocks…
Kapaʻa
It deals in 'simple goods' including beach and shoulder bags crafted from upcycled rice sacks, saris and plastic bags; a carefully curated book table;…
Kapaʻa
The best clothing shop on the Eastside offers stylish casual and beachwear from mainland-, Australian- and London-based designers like Passenger and Vuori…
Wailua
A high-end fashion boutique that feels dropped in from the Hamptons or Malibu, but looks perfectly at home in Wailua. Owned by a former Donna Karan…
Hanalei
Surf is the name of the game in this store, which stocks all the gear any surfer girl or beach boy might need for riding waves, including boards, along…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
You can smell the savory, smoky goodness as soon as you step inside. In addition to local spices (in blends such as ‘luau BBQ’), this place also sells…
Waikiki
Inside a mega chain hotel, this airy boutique owned by a Vietnamese fashion designer (who was once crowned Ms Waikiki) is a gem for handmade beaded…
Hanalei
The aroma alone is enough to lure you into this compact chocolatier linked with a farm in nearby Wainiha Valley and filled with treats. Specialty…
North Shore & Upcountry
Founded in Hawaii, this top global adventure brand started in Haʻiku some 40 years ago. The bags are still some of the toughest-wearing gear you can buy –…
Hanalei
This beachy clothing boutique has more stock than most. Peruse racks of stylish bikinis, beach cover-ups, sun hats, shorts and yoga wear from labels like…
