Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company (Keaau)

Shopping

The numerous Big Island resorts all offer interesting shopping options, as do the villages and downtown Kona. Even the most touristy spots can be exciting, but, if you dig a little deeper, you can find some coveted local favorites and have a much more rewarding shopping experience. Especially appealing is the artwork and houseware made from local materials, such as lava rock and milo wood, which can be found in boutiques and galleries across the island.

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Prince Kuhio Plaza (Hilo)

As Big Island's only enclosed shopping center, Prince Kuhio Plaza offers 85 retail shops and eateries, a stadium seating 9-screen theater and over 200 community events, promotions, and family entertainment programs each year. Find familiar national brands, as well as local Hawaiian …

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Just Ukes (Kailua-Kona)

Musicians (aspiring and established) can find fine handcrafted ukuleles to suit all needs, from budget starter options to professional models made from the finest woods. Of course, the store also carries all kinds of accessories, from books and cases to t-shirts and …

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Keauhou Shopping Center (Kailua-Kona)

Keauhou Shopping Center is located in the birthplace and playground of Hawaii's great storied kings. Find stores for apparel, jewelry, gifts, beauty and specialty items. There are also special entertainment and educational programs that teach about Kona's …

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Bentleys Home & Garden Collection (Waimea)

Locally owned and operated, Bentleys Home & Garden Collection offers gifts and souvenirs for all. Since the shops opening over 24 years ago, Bentleys has become somewhat of a landmark business in upcountry Waimea Town, fitting into it's niche …

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Hilo Farmers Market (Hilo)

On Wednesdays and Saturdays the open-air Hilo Farmers Market bustles with over 200 vendors selling their products. Local specialties, such as exotic flowers, tropical fruits and honey, are sold alongside market staples, like cheeses, fresh produce and freshly baked pastries. The rest of the week a smaller market of about 30 vendors can be …

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Parker Ranch Center (Waimea)

The Parker Ranch Center is anchored by the popular tourist attraction Parker Ranch Store and the historic Ikua Purdy statue. The Center has several Big Island product retailers, as well as the Fireside Food Court. Be sure to admire the 32 historic Paniolo murals depicting its cowboy …

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Sig Zane Designs (Hilo)

Sig Zane Designs is dedicated to perpetuating Hawaiian culture through the art of Sig Zane himself. Each of the plant designs depicted on the shirts and dresses are hand cut to honor the culturally significant plants and symbols of …

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Basically Books (Hilo)

Probably the best-located bookstore in Hawaii, facing the beautiful Hilo Bay, Basically Books carries a great selection of Hawaiian music and an impressive array of maps. But books are the main focus at this family-owned independent store, and there is plenty of Hawaiian literature to choose …

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Big Island Candies (Hilo)

Big Island Candies was established in 1977 to create the finest macadamia nut chocolates and cookies in the world. Today, they are home to the famous diagonally dipped shortbread cookies, as well as an assortment of globally-acclaimed sweets that are all handmade with high-grade chocolate, island eggs and premium 100% Hawaii-grown macadamia …

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Ueshima Coffee Corp (Holualoa)

Ueshima Coffee Corp, also known as UCC, is located on the beautiful Kona Coffee farm overlooking Kailua Bay. They welcome guests to observe a working Kona coffee roasting facility in one of their complimentary tours. You can also try your hand at roasting your own private label 100% Kona …

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The Shops at Mauna Lani (Waimea)

The Shops at Mauna Lani is your resort destination shopping center located on the sunny Kohala Coast. Find a wealth of shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural activity opportunities. You can even take a self-guided plant tour — just ask any retail merchant for a …

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Big Island Bees (Captain Cook)

Big Island Bees offers guests the opportunity to sample or purchase all existing varietals together with other beeswax and honey products. Their honeys are distributed throughout Hawaii, and the quality has led to them being featured in national publications such as The New York Times and Food and …

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Kona Wine Market (Kailua-Kona)

Although it boasts an impressive selection of over 600 varieties of wine, including imports from around the world as well as local vintages, the Kona Wine Market also carries over 100 specialty craft beers — from Belgian ales to local micro brews — specialty liquors, and even gourmet foods and …

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Hula Lamps of Hawaii (Kailua-Kona)

The unique bronze hula lamps on display at this shop are steeped in tradition and based on the vintage topless retro hula lamps of the 1930s, and they surprise both with their variety and their quality. The novelty lamps have become highly sought after by visitors to the island in search of a unique …

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Queens' MarketPlace (Waikoloa Village)

Find an abundance of family entertainment with 28 acres of culture, shopping and restaurants at Queen's MarketPlace. This resort-style mall offers anything from fancy to no-frills shopping, all in a pleasant setting with fountains, koi ponds and lush …

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Kings' Shops (Waikoloa Village)

Kings’ Shops is a premier shopping and dining destination, renowned for its luxurious and sophisticated ambiance and boutiques. Find an exquisite collection of luxury stores and high-end …

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Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company (Keaau)

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company offers tours of the facility. Afterward learning about nut farming and chocolate tempering techniques, head to the gift shop and treat yourself to ice cream and free samples of …

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Alii Gardens Marketplace (Kailua-Kona)

This market, open 6 days a week, feels almost like a lush park with some stalls hidden among its numerous trees. Visitors can pick up tropical flowers and fresh produce, souvenirs and postcards, jewelry and clothing, arts and crafts, treats and much more. The outdoor garden cafe offers burgers, fish tacos, smoothies, shaved ice, …

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Kilauea Kreations (Volcano)

Colorful, tropical and beautifully patterned fabrics and quilts line the walls in this small shop, which also offers an array of local Hawaiian arts and crafts, as well as unique photography, postcards and souvenirs. The owners also offer different courses, such as a quilt design and book making …

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