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Shopping Local on
Kaua‘i
Kaua‘i offers shopping throughout the island, from small-town shops to retail malls. Stores offer many made-in-Hawai‘i items to take home including aloha wear, Hawaiian jewelry and art. For “Kaua‘i Made” products, seek out the Kaua‘i Made logo, sponsored by the County of Kaua‘i. The seal designates products made on-island by Kaua‘i-based businesses or by individuals using Kaua‘i materials.
Kaua‘i-made products can be found in stores island-wide. You can also find out where specific products are sold on Kaua‘i by visiting kauaimade.net. Another place to find only products made on Kaua‘i is at the Alakoko Store in Līhu‘e. It is a non-profit shop that allows local entrepreneurs to showcase their products. From food items to jewelry to apparel, this store is a great stop for Kaua‘i items. alakoko.com
Around the Island
North Shore
• You’ll find unique gifts in small-town Hanalei as well as the Princeville resort area.
• The charming Kīlauea town offers some of the best food, art and shopping on the island. Check out the Kīlauea Stone building, the historic Kong Lung Market Center and the new Āhuimanu center for unique, locally-made items.
East Side
• On the Coconut Coast, Kapa‘a Town and the Kinipōpō Shopping Village offer a variety of fun shops and eateries. Aloha shirts, vintage maps, fine art and jewelry are all available in the area. The Coconut Marketplace is home to more than 70 shops in which you’ll find a variety of Hawaiian mementos, fine artwork, antiques, jewelry and fashion — much of which is created by local artisans.
Līhu‘e / Kalapakī
• Visit Kaua‘i's largest outdoor shopping mall with over 55 shops and restaurants, you'll be able to find a gift for everyone.
South Shore
• The Po‘ipū Shopping Village has a selection of shops, services and restaurants as well as Kaua‘i’s newest shopping and dining experience, The Shops at Kukui‘ula. Numerous surf shops also offer surfwear, swimwear and watersports gear.
• Old Kōloa Town is another stop worth making to discover Kaua‘i-made crafts, beautiful Ni‘ihau shell lei and a few spots to take a break and enjoy some local flavor.
Southwest
• ‘Ele‘ele Shopping Center is a great place to meet the locals and shop at a charming collection of small boutiques.
• Hanapēpē is known for its artists and galleries and you’ll love browsing the handmade ceramics, fine furniture, artwork and other specialty products made on Kaua‘i. Hanapēpē Taro Kō Chips make for great gifts to take home.
West Side
• Stop in Waimea Town for some shave ice or other locally-made treats.
THERE’S OCEANFRONT GOLF, AND THEN...
There is Hōkūala, an Award Winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Course. One signature hole after another. One picture postcard after another. Here, where the ocean meets the land, is as good as a golfer’s life gets. The Ocean Course at Hōkūala is the longest stretch of oceanfront golf in Hawaii and the recipient of several awards, making Hōkūala the premier golf resort on Kauai, Hawaii.
“I think of Kauai as a laid-back tropical paradise. The 16th hole at the Ocean Course at Hōkūala is a standout. Be careful playing the drivable par-4. It challenges you to make the right club selection. If your tee ball travels down the slot, then you have a chance to drive it on the green and putt for an eagle. A tee shot miss and you have a tricky pitch to the green. The smart play is usually to hit a hybrid or a 3-iron, leaving you a little wedge down to the green.”
– Jack Nicklaus.
Ocean Course at Hōkūala winds through mango and guava groves to dramatic seaside cliffs. It’s an experience you’ll never forget.
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