A rt, S hopping & CULTURE

Whether you’re looking for traditional crafts or upto-the-minute fashions, you’ll find it all in Maui’s many lovely shops. When you bring home a reminder of your island sojourn—and support local makers and shopkeepers—you bring home the spirit of the islands that will inspire you to begin planning your next visit!

Makawao

Located on the mid-slopes of Maui’s Haleakalā volcano, Makawao has one foot in its plantation past and another in its thriving arts community. This charming Upcountry Maui town was named one of the top 25 arts destinations in the United States.

For a taste of Maui culture, follow the locals to T. Komoda Store for a famous cream puff. Established in 1916 by Takezo Komoda, a Japanese plantation worker, this little store and bakery does big business. Lines can be long in the morning when everything’s fresh, so come early. Note that the bakery is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Spend the afternoon meandering through the eclectic shops, boutiques and art galleries. It’s a town of working artists, where you can watch glassblowers, wood sculptors and painters as they fulfill your order. Makawao is also home to the Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, where visitors can take classes and explore free, rotating gallery exhibits.