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,…
Must-see shopping in Hawaiʻi the Big Island
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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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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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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.
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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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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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,…
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Kona Coast
Inside a historic post office, owner Sam Rosen displays beautifully handcrafted ukuleles made by himself and other island luthiers. He's happy to show you…
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Kona Coast
Independent bookstore with a strong Hawaiiana section, which hosts community events for kids and adults. It's near KTA Super Store.
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Paradise Meadows Orchard & Bee Farm
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
This small farm stand packs a lot in, offering samples of locally produced coffee, honey and macadamia nuts (though the chocolate is by Guittard). Its…
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Kona Coast
Four generations of Kimuras have sold lauhala (hala tree) products in this shop, making it as much a landmark as a business. There's a beautiful selection…
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Hawaiʻi the Big Island
Tucked away in Naʻalehu's commercial shopping center, this small, flagship honey shop is easy to miss. Following a regenerative, 100% treatment-free…
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Hilo
History buffs, don't miss this teeming display of local artifacts and memorabilia. Along with a few valuable furniture items, there's tons of 'stuff':…
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Hilo
Transporting a rocking chair or dining table home is probably a deal breaker. But Bryan Booth's expertly restored wood furniture might convince you…
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Hawaiian Crown Plantation & Chocolate Factory
Hilo
Hawaiian chocolate is the perfect gift – locally grown, locally made and craved by all. Cacao fans can also buy nibs, either unsweetened or agave…
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Hilo
Craig Neff, a Native Hawaiian artist, sells aloha wear marked by bold graphics and Hawaiian motifs. While somewhat similar to Sig Zane's prints, Neff's…
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Hoʻoulu Community Farmers Market
Kona Coast
Unlike the touristy Kailua-Kona farmers market selling knickknacks from who-knows-where, this weekly event focuses on small-scale farm and fishing bounty,…
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Most Irresistible Shop in Hilo
Hilo
Kids of all ages delight in the little treasures here: jewelry, Japanese dishware, children's games and toys, clothing, home textiles, and random cute…
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Hilo
Hilo's largest shopping mall includes mid-level chain retailers such as Macy's, Old Navy and American Eagle. Also find a multiplex, restaurants, indoor…
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Extreme Exposure Fine Art Gallery
Hilo
At this informal gallery, find striking nature photography – featuring Hawai‘i's wildlife, seascapes, landscapes and lava – by photographers Bruce Omori…
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Hilo
Treat yourself to exquisite bedding, custom made from imported Japanese fabric. The proprietor has decades of experience sewing meditation pillows and…
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Hilo
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…
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Hilo
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…
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Kailua-Kona
Family owned for nearly four decades, with master-jeweler Flint Carpenter at the helm, this store sells high-quality Hawaiiana bracelets, pendants,…
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Kona Coast
Magnificent ipu (gourds) are decoratively carved with Hawaiian imagery and dyed using an ancient method unique to Niʻihau island, knowledge of which had…
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Kona Coast
At this parking-lot farmers market with live Hawaiian music and a neighborly spirit, everything is Big Island–grown, including seasonal fruits and veggies…
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Hilo
This welcoming, owner-operated secondhand bookstore sells all genres, including Hawaiiana (some new), travel (some new), religion, cooking, history and…
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Kailua-Kona
Once maverick, now mainstream, Crazy Shirts are worn mainly by tourists these days. The best designs feature natural dyes such as Kona coffee, hibiscus,…
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Hilo
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…
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Kona Coast
Showcases elegant contemporary work by Big Island sculptors, painters, photographers and furniture designers.
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Kona Coast
A detour to this chocolate-factory shop is mandatory for every sweet tooth. Savor free samples of Mauna Kea 'snowballs' (white chocolate with shredded…
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Kailua-Kona
Every trip and every destination has essential supplies - hiking boots in Yellowstone, snow gear in Siberia. In Hawaii, sandals are a necessity, and this…
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Kailua-Kona
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…
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Kailua-Kona
You'll find hundreds of paintings and sculptures in this large gallery, ranging from depictions of Hawaiian landscapes to more abstract work inspired by…
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Kailua-Kona
This island-grown surfwear shop is split right down the middle between styles for kane (men) and wahine (women). Board shorts, bikinis, hoodies, T-shirts…
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Kailua-Kona
There's nothing particularly exciting about this shopping center, located a few minutes north of the center of town, but it's got lots of useful things –…
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Hilo
Large strip mall with mostly fast food chains, but anchored by the venerable KTA Super Store.
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