Best Kauai, HI Shopping
Ching Young Village Hanalei
Nestled in historic Hanalei between the ocean and the lush green mountains, Ching Young Village is mostly made up unique and exotic gift shops along with...
Hanalei Center
Comprised of a number of historical structures, including a former schoolhouse, this shopping center boasts a selection of intriguing shops and delicious...
Kapa`a Art Night
Every first Saturday of the month, a ton of local artists and crafters gather for Kapa`a Art Night where they line the streets with booths featuring their...
Havaiki Oceanic and Tribal Art
Havaiki Oceanic and Tribal Art, a quaint but wonderful shop in Hanalei, features a collection of treasures from the countries of Oceania, the land of betel...
Kilohana Plantation
Built in the 1930s, Kilohana Plantation is a historic landmark and attraction that offers visitors and locals alike a glimpse into Kauai's past, in addition...
Sunshine Farmers Markets
Local handmade crafts and locally grown produce can be found island wide at the various Sunshine Farmers Markets taking place every day of the week. You'll...
Kukui Grove Shopping Center
One of the island's largest shopping venues, Kukui Grove features an open courtyard and boasts such distractions as miniature golf, weekly Polynesian...
Waipa Ranch Farmers Market
Locally made and grown everything is what you will find at the Waipa Ranch Farmers Market outside of Hanalei at the end of the North Shore. Fruit,...
The Shops at Kukuiula
The near shore shopping center located in sunny Poipu is a mix of elegance with it's modern and tropical design and casual and high end shopping....
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About Kauai, HI Shopping
Shopping in Kaua`i combines the best of both retail worlds - national chains are available for the bare necessities like camping needs and snorkeling and hiking gear, while small unique boutiques offer a change to pick up locally crafted art, jewelry and home decor. Most of the large retail stores can be found in busy Lihue, while the west side boast a huge number of local art galleries which appear to have a monopoly on shopping out there. The North Shore and Hanalei is also home to a number of gift and craft stores, but has a wide array of surf shops and clothing shops. In Poipu and Koloa on the South Side, you'll find a collection of high end art galleries and upscale clothing stores, along with plenty of old shops in historic buildings selling unique finds. Another hot shopping option on Kaua`i is the wide choice of outdoor farmers markets. The Sunshine Markets are located island wide offering local produce, ready to eat food, crafts clothes and jewelry. Try to bring a reusable shopping bag where ever you shop.
About Jade Eckardt
Raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, Jade has traveled the world and doesn't intend to stop, yet the Hawaiian Islands are still her favorite place. She spent seven years living on Oahu and exploring the island. A regular visitor to Kauai, Jade recently authored a full-length Kauai guide book. She is a writer and photographer, whose work has been published in numerous... Read More
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Expert Tips for Kauai Shopping
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Kama'Aina Surf & Sport: "Book a surf lesson at the shop."
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Da Life: "Ask the friendly staff for their input into the right gear for the right situations."
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Longs Drugs: "Bring a reusable shopping bag since Kauai banned plastic bags."