Kailua-Kona
Once maverick, now mainstream, Crazy Shirts are worn mainly by tourists these days. The best designs feature natural dyes such as Kona coffee, hibiscus,…
Must-see shopping in Hawaii
Kapaʻa
Caters to women looking for hip, contemporary fashions including svelte bikinis, flowing maxi dresses, yoga threads, flowery beach hats and jewelry. The…
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…
Hilo
This hidden treasure is owned by a true aficionado and packed to the rafters with global stock. It's Hilo's first and only dedicated wine store. Free wine…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Contemporary Hawaiian art including reverse acrylic paintings and giclée prints on wood and metal that are luminous blends of color, along with a few…
National Tropical Botanical Garden Gift Shop
Poʻipu
The visitor center for Allertion and McBryde gardens stocks an excellent array of books (especially nature and Hawaiiana titles), as well as quality…
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…
Kapaʻa
A pink-brushed clapboard storefront selling more than just the namesake brand. Think of any brand of sandals you could want (Birkenstocks, Keens, Chaco),…
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…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
A shop within a shop, this sweet women’s-wear boutique at the back of Kong Lung Trading Co sells casually elegant linen clothing, boho resort wear,…
South Kohala
This outdoor mall contains many of the stores, businesses and restaurants that form the backbone of mainland-style amenities and entertainment options in…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
In addition to their selection of international wines, cold beers and gourmet foods, this shop sells local products including Kaua‘i-made mead in flavors…
Hanalei
A super-cute kids shop with rash guards, T-shirts, beach hats and aloha wear for groms, along with cuddly stuffed toys and cute horseshoe-shaped pillows…
North Shore & Upcountry
Good general store selling organic local groceries from Maui farmers, plus sandwiches (try the yummy roasted goat cheese vegetable wrap) and smoothies…
Hawaii
Does an airport lei greeting to surprise your ipo (sweetheart) sound like fun? Greeters of Hawaii has been providing this service and giving aloha since…
Kailua
Great guitar shop carrying name-brand ukuleles – including Kamaka, handmade in Honolulu – and vintage ukes from the early 20th century. Upstairs on…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
This cute gallery stocks lots of prints, watercolours and sculptures by local artists, as well as a fine collection of original oils, including works by…
Hanalei
This small, stand-alone boutique across from Hanalei school west of the center offers cute bikinis and hip beachwear for women, designed by surfer Iwalani…
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…
Lahaina
This inviting shop embraces stylish island living with candles, lotions and gifts, as well as crafted furniture, cute children’s clothes and women's…
West Maui
Selling retro surfing T-shirts and sweatshirts, it's a mini museum of surfing history, with original vintage boards and proper surfing trophies in…
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.
Hanalei
A mind-blowing array of all-but-psychedelic sarongs and beachwear flows through this dazzling boutique and out onto the verandah of the old schoolhouse.
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.
Kihei & South Maui
Tropical swimwear, plus hats and sandals, you’ll love to flaunt. Flip through racks of fun beachwear at the adjoining sister store Maui Clothing.
Waikiki
Avoid those flimsy souvenir ukuleles and head to this serious little shop to find the real thing. Try a free group beginner lesson (4pm daily).
Princeville
Belonging to a small Kaua‘i chain, this sweet-smelling little mall store makes and sells handmade soaps and candles, body lotions and more.
Kapaʻa
A beachy boutique with a stock full of denim, cotton blouses and dresses, beach apparel, and locally crafted perfumes and aromatherapy oils.
Lanaʻi
Lovers of laid-back island style love the Local Gentry, a clothing store with color and flair. Get swimwear and sunscreen here, too.
North Shore & Upcountry
This classy gallery hosts the work of more than three dozen of the island’s finest artists, and feels like a welcoming museum.
South Kohala
Landscaped shopping arcade in the heart of the resort. There's a luxury cinema on site (matinee/regular admission $14.50/16.50).
Kailua
A fashion-savvy import from over the pali in Waikiki and Honolulu. The stylish goods are designed and made on Oʻahu.
Waikoloa Kings' Shops Farmers Market
South Kohala
Features 100% locally grown and produced edibles (no crafts), including produce, honey, baked goods, coffee, tea and orchids.
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
A well-curated liquor store adjacent to the eponymous wine bar. It offers small-batch spirits and good deals on great wines.
Kailua
Looking for aloha wear? Don’t settle for less than one of the modern designs at the Kailua shop of this Honolulu artist.
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
Pick up some vintage Hawaiiana at this independent record shop selling new and old CDs, DVDs and vinyl, plus posters.
