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…
Must-see shopping in Hawaii
Extreme Exposure Fine Art Gallery
Hilo
At this informal gallery, find striking nature photography – featuring Hawai‘i's wildlife, seascapes, landscapes and lava – by photographers Bruce Omori…
Hanalei
Associated with Pualani further west, this bright and cheerful bikini shop is a cut above most of its neighbors, selling bikinis of all brands as well as…
Hilo
Treat yourself to exquisite bedding, custom made from imported Japanese fabric. The proprietor has decades of experience sewing meditation pillows and…
Na Pali Art Gallery & Coffee House
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
At this small gallery, you can peruse a quality array of local artists’ paintings, woodwork, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry and collectibles. It’s also the…
North Kohala
Apart from Harry Wishard's own work – imaginative landscapes that pop up in houses and restaurants around the island – this gallery also contains a slew…
Hilo
Sworn off sugar? Never mind, we won't tell. This candy shop is the stuff of childhood fantasies. Gape slack-jawed at giant barrels of taffy, jars of…
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…
Kapaʻa
A quirky yet upscale gallery of wearable wood, and lots of it. Yes, here are wooden belts, caps with flexible wooden bills, and lots of wooden jewelry…
North Shore & Upcountry
For truly unique clothing and jewelry – they call it beach boho chic – stop by this small shop that sells locally designed womenswear. The hip, minimalist…
Moloka'i
Run by local artists, this small shop is packed with arts and crafts. Works in all mediums can be found here; quality ranges from the earnest to the…
Hilo
Bibliophiles and audiophiles, don't miss this hidden trove of hand-picked secondhand books and LPs. The tiny shop doesn't look like much from outside, but…
Kailua-Kona
Family owned for nearly four decades, with master-jeweler Flint Carpenter at the helm, this store sells high-quality Hawaiiana bracelets, pendants,…
Kapaʻa
A bookstore with a metaphysical lean, which means lots of tarot and goddess cards, incense and candles, crystals, amulets and charms, oh, and books on…
Kona Coast
Magnificent ipu (gourds) are decoratively carved with Hawaiian imagery and dyed using an ancient method unique to Niʻihau island, knowledge of which had…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Representing both island and US mainland artists, this fun, whimsical space never takes itself too seriously. Surf themes show up in many of the oils,…
Kapaʻa
A hip, urban boutique featuring athletic and leisure gear. Think Da Kine backpacks, Spiritual Gangster and RVCA T-shirts, Beyond Yoga leggings and just…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
If you’ve left Hanalei and need a few items, don’t panic. The ‘Last Chance' store sells last-minute beach essentials, including snorkel gear, drinks and…
Haleʻiwa
Recently moved from the Waialua Sugar Mill complex, V Boutique offers fashionable clothing, bikinis, bags and jewelry designed by the owner, North Shore…
Kapaʻa
A certified orchid nursery that even grows its own award-winning hybrid plants. It'll ship whatever you buy back to the mainland for you, or pack it to…
Hamakua Coast
Support local! This store carries an assortment of island-made goods, including silk scarves, koa (Hawaiian timber) boxes, tea and coffee, and natural…
Princeville
The stand-out items at this all-purpose gallery, which also sells paintings on driftwood and little koa-wood knicknacks, are the dramatic photos of Kaua‘i…
South Kona Coast
Tin toys and aloha shirts, bric-a-brac and vintage Hawaiiana – who knows what you'll find at this secondhand antiques and curiosities shop. Bonus: it…
Kapaʻa
A gallery of all things bamboo – furniture, lanterns, picture frames and room dividers, and even sunglasses frames, bowls, cutting boards, and, wait for…
Hanalei
The sarongs are lovely, and there are dresses, clutches, handbags and aloha shirts for men too, but the toys, cute beach outfits and aloha shirts for kids…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
Kilauea’s latest shopping mall, significantly further upscale than its neighbors and focused on the Kilauea Market, finally opened in 2019. At press time…
Kona Coast
At this parking-lot farmers market with live Hawaiian music and a neighborly spirit, everything is Big Island–grown, including seasonal fruits and veggies…
Hanalei
In front of the Dolphin restaurant, this high-end gallery showcases plentiful original artworks by local artists along with jewelry made using Black Pearl…
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…
Hanalei
Whether you need a wrap, a lovely ball cap with paintings of mountains, flowers or waves, or a new bikini, there's plenty to sort through in this tiny…
Hanalei
Among Hanalei’s more fashionable boutiques devoted entirely to women’s clothing, the Root offers much more than just beachy threads, including dresses,…
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…
North Shore & Upcountry
Watch artists in action at Maui’s oldest handblown-glass studio from 10am to 4pm every day but Sunday. Everything from paperweights with ocean themes to…
Lanaʻi
Staffed by local artist volunteers. You can choose from works in many mediums or learn how to create your own from the artists themselves. A great place…
Hilo
This welcoming, owner-operated secondhand bookstore sells all genres, including Hawaiiana (some new), travel (some new), religion, cooking, history and…
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,…
Princeville
The widest ranging clothes store in the Princeville Center, albeit conservative by the standards of Hanalei. As well as aloha wear for men and women, it…
North Shore & Upcountry
A fascinating collection of high-quality Hawaii art, primarily from Maui, including photography, koa, ceramics, photographs, and a mix of traditional and…
Kapaʻa
Hurting from a beach sunburn? Don't sweat it. Swing by this family-run shop to sample island-made aloe lotions or the coconut-macadamia-nut body butter,…
