Must-see shopping in Hawaiʻi the Big Island

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…

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…

Family owned for nearly four decades, with master-jeweler Flint Carpenter at the helm, this store sells high-quality Hawaiiana bracelets, pendants,…

Magnificent ipu (gourds) are decoratively carved with Hawaiian imagery and dyed using an ancient method unique to Niʻihau island, knowledge of which had…

Support local! This store carries an assortment of island-made goods, including silk scarves, koa (Hawaiian timber) boxes, tea and coffee, and natural…

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…

At this parking-lot farmers market with live Hawaiian music and a neighborly spirit, everything is Big Island–grown, including seasonal fruits and veggies…

This welcoming, owner-operated secondhand bookstore sells all genres, including Hawaiiana (some new), travel (some new), religion, cooking, history and…

Once maverick, now mainstream, Crazy Shirts are worn mainly by tourists these days. The best designs feature natural dyes such as Kona coffee, hibiscus,…

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…

This outdoor mall contains many of the stores, businesses and restaurants that form the backbone of mainland-style amenities and entertainment options in…

Landscaped shopping arcade in the heart of the resort. There's a luxury cinema on site (matinee/regular admission $14.50/16.50).

Features 100% locally grown and produced edibles (no crafts), including produce, honey, baked goods, coffee, tea and orchids.

Showcases elegant contemporary work by Big Island sculptors, painters, photographers and furniture designers.

This long-standing family shop rolls out yards of colorfully patterned Hawaiian and Japanese fabrics.

This jewelry and gift shop carries an eclectic collection of locally made finery.

A large outdoor complex of upscale shops.

Every trip and every destination has essential supplies - hiking boots in Yellowstone, snow gear in Siberia. In Hawaii, sandals are a necessity, and this…

A detour to this chocolate-factory shop is mandatory for every sweet tooth. Savor free samples of Mauna Kea 'snowballs' (white chocolate with shredded…

Like Kailua-Kona itself, this busy little market hovers between catering to tourists and locals. Sure, there's a lot of phony shell jewelry and pseudo…