Hanalei
Vibrant batik-print dresses and pareus (Tahitian sarongs), handcrafted silver jewelry and Japanese cracked-glaze tableware are just a few of the treasures…
Must-see shopping in Hawaii
Lahaina
Vibrant colors, stunning landscapes – nature is king in the stylish lair of Australian photographer Peter Lik (who has galleries worldwide).
Hilo
For 100% locally grown or made products, this tidy little market is all you need. Find seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, coffee, chocolate, dried fruit,…
Hanalei
Hanalei’s former schoolhouse, built in 1926, moved to this site in 1989. Now complemented by a cluster of buildings that similarly evoke Hawaii’s…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Bold in-house designs set this small boutique apart. You’ll find wearable keepsakes that fuse traditional motifs with contemporary styles. Look for silk…
Kona Coast
Inside a historic post office, owner Sam Rosen displays beautifully handcrafted ukuleles made by himself and other island luthiers. He's happy to show you…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
A real and refreshing blast of color, Coconut Style traffics in all things aloha, handmade and hand-painted. Shirts and robes are typically priced around …
East Honolulu Clothing Company
Windward Coast
The striking, graphic one-color tropical prints on the clothing here are all designed and silk-screened in-house. This company provides many local hula…
South Kona Coast
Friendly owner Brian Kiernan has a talent for restoring vintage ukuleles and guitars, and he's a wonderful resource whether you're a curious beginner or a…
Waikiki
Besides having a great selection of paddles and paddling gear, these guys have T-shirts, aloha shirts, beachwear and everything you might need for a day…
Waikiki
Beauty oils, creams, perfumes and more are sold in this shop that looks as good as it smells. Everything is locally made from organic and natural…
Moloka'i
This weekly market at the western end of Ala Malama Ave is the place to browse local crafts, try new fruits, stock up on organic produce and pick up some…
North Shore & Upcountry
Top independent gift shop serving tasty brews from Sip Me coffee (from $2.45) and clever handcrafted gifts – like a surfboard incense stand, wooden…
Hanalei
The coolest clothing shop in Ching Young Village offers board shorts, bikinis and rashies for all ages, sundresses, surf and skate boards, sunglasses and…
Kihei
For out-of-this-world mangoes from May through summer, pull over at this 60-year-old fruit stand just north of Longs Drug. Also sells pineapples, bananas…
Waikiki
Hawaii-designed fashionable wear is the hallmark of local designers Rona Bennett and Lan Chung. Also: swimsuits, children's clothing, jewelry and…
North Kohala
The exquisitely crafted, museum-quality wood bowls made by the owner are mesmerizing en masse. They don't come cheap; many exhibits sell for four digits.
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
This small shopping-and-dining complex is based around the site where Kilauea’s original general store was opened by a Chinese immigrant in 1902.
Princeville
Well-curated new- and old-world wines, infused vodkas and high-end spirits of all kinds, plus a small array of hams, cheeses and chocolate.
Kona Coast
Independent bookstore with a strong Hawaiiana section, which hosts community events for kids and adults. It's near KTA Super Store.
Kihei & South Maui
For breezy and beach-inspired home decor, art and books, pop into this inviting shop on the upper level of the mall.
Kihei & South Maui
Museum-quality Hawaiian-made koa (Hawaiian timber tree) woodwork and accessories.
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
Superb gift stop for hula instruments, koa bowls and fine handcrafted items.
Bird-of-Paradise Unique Antiques
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
This place is stuffed to the gills with vintage Hawaiiana.
Honolulu
Super-trendy plant and botanical store, Paiko is located in Honolulu’s ultra-cool and up-and-coming Kakaʻako neighborhood. Attached to a wildly popular…
Kahului
Hawaiian music lovers should step inside for all sorts of ukuleles, from inexpensive imported models to handcrafted masterpieces. Rentals, too. And if you…
South Kona Coast
When it comes to sweets, we love Donkey Balls – and we promise it's not just for the saucy name, but for the excellent quality and diverse varieties of…
Paradise Meadows Orchard & Bee Farm
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
This small farm stand packs a lot in, offering samples of locally produced coffee, honey and macadamia nuts (though the chocolate is by Guittard). Its…
Kapaʻa & the Eastside
Don’t miss the chance to meet longtime artist-surfer-philosopher Ambrose Curry. Originally from California, he has lived on Kauaʻi since 1968 and is also…
Waikiki
With a motto like ‘gracious Hawaiian living,’ the nostalgia for Hawaii’s plantation days just oozes here. Koa furniture takes up much of the shop, but…
Haleʻiwa
A locally owned bottle shop, this North Shore gem offers shoppers a diverse and well curated selection of craft beers and wines. Choose from a wide…
Lahaina
The double meaning of this shop's name (HI = Hawaii) is a fun introduction to its range of T-shirts and hats, which sport hip and upbeat slogans as well…
West Maui
Near the mid-point of the Kahekili Hwy, this wonderful gallery sells works by more than 100 island artists, with watercolors, jewelry, native-fiber…
Honolulu
Unbelievably crammed with rare collectibles and other cast-off memorabilia from Hawaii through the decades, this co-op shop, which once cameoed on PBS’…
Honolulu
Come here for Hawaiian-style tattoos in Sailor Jerry's old shop. This is where WWII sailors and soldiers fulfilled the third part of their legendary motto…
North Shore & Upcountry
Walk up to the 2nd-floor viewing area of this spacious gallery, inside a large Quonset hut, to watch glassblowers at work in the studio below. How they…
