Hawaii's Best Stuff
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Shopping
Shopping
From Mom & Pop Shops
to Designer Boutiques...
to Designer Boutiques...
At the crossroads of the Pacific, Hawaii has an incredible amount of shopping treasures that await your discovery. Hawaiian-designed clothing, jewelry, and koa wood products make for elegant gifts. Macadamia nuts, Hawaiian coffees, and t-shirts are fun to share too!
Oahu
Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry. Ever since the 1880's, heirlooms have been used for
wedding bands. A combination of heavy gold, fused-in black enamel,
and hand-engraved designs provide timeless elegance. Call toll
free: US/Canada 1-800-548-2616;
Japan 0031-11-1535;
Australia
0014-800-126-120;
New
Zealand 0800-44-0481.
Kawamoto Orchid Nursery. Visit this 3-1/2 acre nursery in beautiful Palolo Valley, which stocks cattleya, vanda, epidendrum, and many other kinds of orchids. Catalog available. Phone 808-732-5808.
Town & Country Surf Shop. The latest fashions in surfwear and casual clothing
can be found here, along with fine surfboards and accessories.
A local favorite!
Malls
Ala Moana Center. Boasting over 180 shops, jewelry stores, high-fashion boutiques, department stores, restaurants and more, this shopping center is one of the largest open-air malls in the world.
Aloha Tower Marketplace. Honolulu's new "festival marketplace" offers a variety of shops, restaurants and a very popular brew pub.
International Market Place. Lots of small shops and kiosks. Fun.
King's Village. Cobblestone, brick lamps, a clock tower and royal guards set this cozy shopping center apart from the others.
Royal Hawaiian
Shopping Center. Spanning over two
blocks, this is the largest shopping mall in Waikiki. The center
offers free Polynesian shows and craft demonstrations.
Waikiki Shopping Plaza. Home to over 75 shops and restaurants on six floors.
Waikiki Town Center. This open-air mall, which sits back-to-back with the International Market Place, offers a fascinating variety of shops and numerous restaurants.
Ward Shops. A variety of boutiques, trendy cafes and restaurants, and gift shops can be found at this shopping mall. A local favorite.
Maui
Kaahumanu Center. The largest shopping complex on Maui boasts a fine array of fabulous shops and restaurants. This is where the locals go!
Lahaina Cannery Mall. Located between Lahaina and Kaanapali, Lahaina Cannery is Maui's only fully-enclosed, air-conditioned mall. There are over 50 shops and restaurants, ample free parking and free daily shuttle service to and from several locations.
Kauai
Kapaia Stitchery. A must if you're looking for unique island designs in quilts, needle-work, and tropical fabrics. Their selection of rare, majestic Hawaiian quilts is an attraction for quilters and quilt-lovers. In Lihue.
Kukui Grove Center. With 35 acres of fun, this is Kauai's largest shopping center. There are over 50 specialty stores, 13 restaurants, 2 movie theaters, a video arcade, and an outdoor recreation area. Free live entertainment on select days. Located in Lihue.
The Big Island
Kama'aina Woods. This shop features hand-turned bowls and other museum-quality pieces made of native Hawaiian and other hardwoods. Crafts available for sale include bowls, boxes, poi pounders and accessories in koa, milo, monkeypod, mango, and Norfolk pine. These finely crafted pieces make for excellent gifts or personal treasures. Located in historic Honoka'a on the northern part of the Big Island.
Punalu'u Bake Shop. Both a visitor center and bakery, this popular stop located in Punalu'u between Volcano and Kona, is well-known for its Hawaiian sweetbread. You'll also find fresh-made sandwiches, coffee, ice cream, and a gift shop that carries garments, macadamia nut products, postcards, and other items.
Royal Kona Coffee Mill & Museum. A self-guided tour of this mill and museum includes a video that traces the history and process of farming coffee. Visit the gift shop where you can get a complimentary Kona coffee sample. Located between Kona and Volcano.
