Must see shopping in Kohala & Waimea

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.

This general store sells groceries and has traditionally been a spot for locals to hang and gossip. It's been purchased by Blue Wilderness, a Kohala dive…

The ukulele as a work of art? Definitely, as proved by the fascinating collection at this store, which claims to be the only cigar and ukulele shop in the…

Forgive that groan-worthy name and focus instead on the range of breezy, bohemian clothes, locally designed jewelry and crafts, handmade ukuleles, and…

This unpretentious gallery is crammed with antiques, high-quality art and collectibles from Hawaii, Polynesia and Asia. Among the Hawaiian crafts for sale…

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…

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.

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

A large outdoor complex of upscale shops.

Shoppers, browsers and homemakers will enjoy the eclectic mix of kitsch, kook and Hawaiiana, from Le Creuset and Japanese tableware to fancy toiletries…

This shopping center aims for discriminating, upscale gift buyers with shops like the Gallery of Great Things.

Has groceries and basics, plus restaurants and fast food.

The local shopping center for the folks who work in the shopping centers at the resorts (or, y'know, just work at the resorts). No stores carry anything…

Has groceries and basics, plus restaurants and fast food.