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…
Must-see shopping in Hawaii
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Hanalei
Tucked at the back of the Hanalei Center and flagged by fascinating outdoor displays, this wonderful shop sells superb handcrafted Polynesian and Oceanic…
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Hilo
Once a mom-and-pop shop, this wildly successful confectioner is now a full-fledged destination. In an immaculate showroom-factory, enjoy generous samples,…
Bailey's Antiques & Aloha Shirts
Waikiki
Unremarkable outside, Bailey’s has the finest aloha-shirt collection on Oʻahu, possibly the world! Racks are crammed with thousands of collector-worthy…
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Lahaina
Representing more than 55 island artists, this nonprofit collective runs two galleries in the Old Lahaina Courthouse. The Banyan Tree Gallery is on the…
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Honolulu
The shop at the Honolulu Museum of Art provides an opportunity to purchase superb Hawaiian artworks and crafts. On offer are publications, stationery,…
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Honolulu
If you’re a big fan of vintage tiki wares and 20th-century Hawaiiana books, you’ll fall in love with this little Chinatown vintage collectibles shop…
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Honolulu
At this inviting little shop, a Chinatown landmark, you can watch aunties craft flower lei made of orchids, plumeria, twining maile, lantern ʻilima …
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Hanalei
This long-established, always welcoming shop channels two passions: music and knitting. Alongside a wide range of guitars and ukuleles from concert size…
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Big Wind Kite Factory & Plantation Gallery
Moloka'i
Big Wind custom makes kites for high fliers of all ages. It has hundreds ready to go in stock or you can choose a design and watch production begin…
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Hilo
Keliʻi Wilson, the Hilo-born shopkeeper, is a true collector. Among his hand-picked gems, you might find a 1950s koa (Hawaiian timber) dresser, a vintage…
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Honolulu
All the cocoa beans used for the chocolate sold in this exquisite little shop are grown on a 14-acre plot on O‘ahu's North Shore. The brains behind the…
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Hilo
A browser's paradise, this shop carries the gamut of Hawaii-themed books – history, botany, cooking, fiction and memoir, plus the expected maps and travel…
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Honolulu
Hidden away on a Kaimuki back street is Honolulu's best bookstore. Run by a local publisher, the carefully curated selection of books includes plenty of…
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Kalele Bookstore & Divine Expressions
Moloka'i
A community treasure. Besides books, get free maps or enjoy a coffee and meet some locals out back on the shady terrace. Owner Teri Waros is a fount of…
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Kailua-Kona
The Big Island's largest selection of used books, CDs and DVDs, including Hawaiiana titles, is piled floor to ceiling in this warehouse-sized bookstore.
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Kailua
This fabulous and small indie bookshop has a great selection of used and new books, including a lot of Hawaiiana. Staff are great with recommendations.
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Lahaina
Excellent selection of island-made crafts from 300 local artists, jewelers and craftspeople. One of four locations on the island.
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Kailua
Locally produced tropically scented lotions and soaps. Anything accented with plumeria is addictive. Great for gifts.
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Kona Coast
A serene, museum-like gallery featuring prominent artist-owner Hiroki Morinoue's watercolor, oil, woodblock and sculpture pieces, and the pottery of his…
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Hilo
Legendary in the hula community, kama‘aina (locally born and raised) artist Sig Zane designs unmistakable cotton fabrics, marked by rich colors and modern…
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Waikiki
The late Aunty Mary Louise Kaleonahenahe Kekuewa's daughter and granddaughter keep alive the ancient craft of feather lei-making at this small storefront,…
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Kailua-Kona
This open-air shopping center, about 2 miles south of 'downtown' Kailua-Kona, is a pleasant spot to while away an hour or so while perusing arts, crafts…
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Honolulu
So much more than just a bookstore stocking Hawaiiana tomes, CDs and DVDs, this cultural gathering spot also sells beautiful silk-screened fabrics, koa…
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Lahaina
Bob 'Ole' Olson has come far from South Dakota, where he was born in 1929. One of the world's foremost surfboard shapers still plies his trade in an…
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Honolulu
Kamaka specializes in gorgeous handcrafted ukuleles made on Oʻahu since 1916, with prices starting at around $1000. Call ahead for free 30-minute factory…
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Honolulu
Hidden off a 2nd-floor parking deck, this small shop modestly proclaims that it's the source of the finest handmade ukuleles in the world. For once the…
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Honolulu
This block-sized open-air mall mixes local shops and restaurants with national chains. It matches the neighborhood's post-industrial vibe and has numerous…
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Honolulu
Head here for all your boarding needs, be they surfboards, bodyboards, skateboards or anything associated. There's new and used, all sorts of accessories,…
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Waikiki
With stylish flair and panache, Newt specializes in Montecristi Panama hats – classic men’s fedoras, plantation-style hats and women’s fino. It also has…
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Honolulu
Home to O‘ahu's finest Hawaii shirts for men, this elegant shop is filled with refined patterns that will work nicely for an afternoon soiree at your…
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Honolulu
Why wipe out your budget buying a new surfboard when you can get a used board by a famous shaper for a fraction of the cost? This slick warehouse has…
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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…
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Waikiki
Inside a mega chain hotel, this airy boutique owned by a Vietnamese fashion designer (who was once crowned Ms Waikiki) is a gem for handmade beaded…
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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…
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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…
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Hanalei
Vibrant batik-print dresses and pareus (Tahitian sarongs), handcrafted silver jewelry and Japanese cracked-glaze tableware are just a few of the treasures…
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Lahaina
Vibrant colors, stunning landscapes – nature is king in the stylish lair of Australian photographer Peter Lik (who has galleries worldwide).
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Hilo
For 100% locally grown or made products, this tidy little market is all you need. Find seasonal produce, meats, cheeses, coffee, chocolate, dried fruit,…
