Poʻipu & the South Shore
A welcome boost to the island shopping scene, a world away from the big-name chains of the resorts, this converted warehouse hosts a half-dozen quirky,…
Poʻipu & the South Shore
A welcome boost to the island shopping scene, a world away from the big-name chains of the resorts, this converted warehouse hosts a half-dozen quirky,…
Hanalei
This irresistibly upbeat gallery offers a mix of true vintage and vintage-inspired art, handicrafts, books and much more. It’s the vintage stuff that’s…
Hanalei
Tucked at the back of the Hanalei Center and flagged by fascinating outdoor displays, this wonderful shop sells superb handcrafted Polynesian and Oceanic…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
This rather wonderful antique art store specializes in maps and prints from the age of European Pacific exploration. Genuine lithographs by John Webber,…
Hanalei
This long-established, always welcoming shop channels two passions: music and knitting. Alongside a wide range of guitars and ukuleles from concert size…
Kapaʻa
This high-quality uke dealer offers starters for less than $100 and vintage and high-end ukes costing $1000 to $5000. All come with the manufacturer’s…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
Attractively laid out in a beautifully restored stone building that dates from 1877, this Asian-inspired art and clothing boutique sells a wide array of…
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…
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…
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…
Kapaʻa
This family-run shop is a standout for contemporary Hawaiian clothing and gifts – shirts, dresses, jewelry, souvenirs and more, but also for fabulous…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hanalei
Vibrant batik-print dresses and pareus (Tahitian sarongs), handcrafted silver jewelry and Japanese cracked-glaze tableware are just a few of the treasures…
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…
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 …
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…
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.
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…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
Gift shop and gallery with a strong New-Age influence, stocking an eclectic blend of clothing, books, art, bath and beauty products, and home furnishings,…
Kapaʻa
Established in the early 1980s by Vicky Masuoka, this simple storefront stocks a wide selection of Hawaiian, Japanese and batik-print fabrics for quilters…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Usually packed with shoppers, this large studio-cum-store creates functional, vividly colorful crafts for the home rather than fine art – koi watercolors,…
Princeville
If you’re staying in Princeville, you're pretty sure to end up prowling this assortment of island and lifestyle shops at least once per day. Focussed…
Edith King Wilcox Gift Shop & Bookstore
Lihuʻe
The Kauaʻi Museum's gem of a gift shop carries a variety of genuine Hawaiian crafts, such as Niʻihau shell jewelry, koa woodwork and lauhala (a type of…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
This church-run thrift shop, set in the 1925 Parish Hall across from the chapel, benefits their food pantry and sells everything from espresso makers and…