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 Kona Coast paddle experts |
75-5744 Ali'i Drive (Kona Inn Shopping Village) Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 877 322 1444 http://www.alohakayak.com |
This locally owned company leads tours all over the Kona Coast, venturing into sea caves, hidden coves and secluded beaches. The owner was born on the Big Island and has spent his entire life since that time exploring its many nooks and crannies, lava tubes and coral reefs. He and the other excursion guides know all the best places to snorkel and explore along the coastline. Guided tours and kayak rental are both available. Call for prices and reservation information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Hundreds of Hawaiian-made products |
75-5660 Palani Road Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 326 4949 |
This store's grand opening is no doubt very exciting for local crafters. As a giant sign in front of the main building proclaims, the warehouse-sized shop is full of "all island products under one roof!" Everything from coffee and coconuts to paperweights and gift calendars is for sale. Plenty of island-made soaps and lotions give the air a pleasant fragrance. The store manages to escape the tacky atmosphere that many souvenir stores have, and instead just seems like a crafter's warehouse. It is located inside the King Kamehameha Hotel, just behind the main lobby. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Island tees for everyone |
Kona Marketplace Hawaii, HI 96743 United States +1 808 329 2176 |
This popular T-shirt retailer is a favorite souvenir stop all over the islands. In addition to the Kona Marketplace store, there are a number of stores on Maui and O'ahu. The styles sold here are much less flamboyant than those found on O'ahu. Most of them are sporty and utilitarian, the kind of shirts that can be worn just about anywhere in a beach town. In addition to T-shirts, the store sells sweatshirts, shorts and men's and women's surfwear. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Quality merchandise at low prices |
111A Henry Street Kona Airport Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 329 0808 |
French perfumes, Italian leather, Irish whiskey and American cigarettes are among the items sold duty free at this popular department store. All kinds of top-shelf liquors and designer accessories and cosmetics can be purchased, at what the store guarantees international visitors is the "lowest price in Hawaii." While it's primarily a store for foreign tourists, DFS is striving to expand its market to U.S. citizens. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Before you sail |
74-381 Kealakehe Parkway Honokohau Harbor Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 329 8389 |
Picnic supplies en masse can be found at this no-frills deli and general store. It offers a number of inexpensive sandwiches and box lunch options for the many would-be fishermen that pass by daily. Call in your order if you're short on time. Other edibles include chips, dip, candy, water and soft drinks, wine coolers and beer. Little essentials such as camera film, disposable cameras, cold medicine and cheap sunglasses can be purchased. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Upcountry artist colony |
Highway 180 Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 322 8484 http://www.holualoahawaii.com/ |
The little settlement of Holualoa was founded as an agricultural center, but has evolved into what many consider to be the artistic center of the Big Island. Artists from around the world have gathered here, inspired by the beauty and the serenity of the island. You will find a multitude of galleries open daily on the main street. Take a moment in between viewings to relax over a cup of Kona coffee; after all, it did make the region famous. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional Hawaiian craftworks |
74-5599 Luhiai Street Unit F-5 Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 326 9583 http://www.hulalamps.com |
Modeled after the distinctive hula-girl lamps made in the 1920s through the 1940s, these impressive bronze lamps are the perfect combination of kitsch and art. A bronze woman stands on her toes atop a stand, hands to her sides and a painted lampshade on top of her head. Sounds funny? It is...a little bit. But the superior craftsmanship that goes into these works makes them more than a silly souvenir. They look like something that could have been found in Hilo Hattie's about 50 years ago. Other designs incorporate surfers, ukuleles, palm trees and other classic images from Hawaiian pop culture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Going after the biggest fish |
76-6247 Kupuna Street Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 329 6303 |
This charter company holds the record for the largest Mako Shark ever caught. While most people can not expect to reel in a 1,200 pound monster the likes of that one, fish between 30-100 pounds are caught regularly. Fishermen can expect to hook marlin, mahi, tuna and wahoo among others. The spacious boat is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and live bait fishing is the norm. It regularly outfishes all the other teams in the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Large selection and low prices |
74-5565 Luhia Street # 2 Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 334 1771 |
Golfers can rent or purchase any kind of golf gear and apparel at this store. It bills itself as "The Big Island's Biggest" store and guarantees the best deals on the island. The customers mainly hail from America and Japan. Among the brands of club available for rental are: Callaway, Titleist and Maxfli. Other featured brands include Wilson, Cobra and Pinnacle. Club repair is available around the clock. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cute and central shopping center |
75-5699 Ali'i Drive Hawaii, HI 96740 United States |
Style-wise, this shopping center has a bit more personality than its neighbors. It is dark brown with green trim. It looks as though the builders stacked one building on top of another in the same way that children stack blocks. A pretty little cobblestone path leads up from the main street. The ocean can be seen from the front of the center. There are a number of interesting shops here, including The Toybox, Scenic Gallery and Ferrari Kona Coffee. Aki's Café is a good place to grab a quick bite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Delicious handmade chocolates |
74-5563 Kaiwi Street Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 329 2522 |
Handmade featuring natural island products, these delectable candies are going to severely tempt even the most noncommittal chocolate fans. Chocoholics will be in bliss. The island's two favorite products are showcased in the Kona Coffee Swirls and the hand-dipped chocolate macadamia nuts. Truffle flavors are creative and tempting, varing from Guava Rum to a sweet, light Lilikoi-Coconut. Order by the piece, the pound or the package. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local and visitor favorite |
78-6831 Ali'i Drive Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 322 3000 |
While this shopping center isn't in the center of any tourist district, it caters in part to the tourist contingent, as evidenced by the free shopping shuttle and the advertisements in weekly magazines. However, it's still appealing to locals, thanks to the presence of numerous practical retailers and business services. A chiropracter, real estate office and post office are onsite. Retailers include Liberty House, Alapaki's and Bad Ass Coffee. Formal restaurants, snack shops and a shave ice stand are also on the premises. Credit card acceptance varies by merchant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quaint and fun open-air mall |
75-5626 Kuakini Highway Hawaii, HI 96740 United States |
This shopping mall is not to be confused with the King Kamehameha Shopping Center, located inside the King Kam Hotel. A free-standing building of odd but charming design, it is home to many local shops and restaurants. There is a roof over everything but no real walls, giving things an open-air feel. One of the best shops is the Kona Wine Market. Watabe Wedding and Nature Walk are also onsite. Eateries include Bangkok House Thai and Ocean Seafood, a Chinese buffet-style eatery. Credit card acceptance varies by business. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Look for the banyan tree |
75-5695 Ali'i Drive Hawaii, HI 96740 United States |
Located next to the old Seaside Hotel property, this pleasant shopping center is named after the old banyan tree that sits on the beach walk just outside. Mostly upscale shops are located onsite, among them Big Island Jewelers and the Pearl Gallery. A hair salon and a toy store are also on the premises. The main draw may be Sibu Café, a very popular Indonesian restaurant that's known to be one of the best bargains in town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Suburban essential |
74-5586 Palani Road Suite 15 Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 326 2262 http://www.konashopping.com/ |
Barely a quarter mile into Kona-Kailua Town one sees the turn-off to this shopping center. An unglamorous strip-mall reminiscent of mainland shopping centers, it is nevertheless a favorite of locals. Independent shops such as Kona Flowers and Don's Chinese Kitchen are next door to national giants such as Radio Shack and Ross. The spacious Starbucks in front provides a sunny patio from which shoppers can contemplate the flow of traffic while sipping frappuccinos and the like. Credit card acceptance varies by business. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale mall in a former hotel |
75-5744 Ali'i Drive Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 329 6573 |
The former Kona Inn has been transformed into a stylish, classy shopping center. More than 50 shops and eateries are housed in all the buildings of the former hotel. The mall occupies a prime strip of oceanfront property across the street from the Kona Marketplace. Stores include Island Life, Toejam, Kona Inn Jewelry and Overboard Swimwear. The Kona Coffee Cafe is a great place to get a cup o' joe, island-style. Church services are held by the sea every Sunday. Credit card acceptance policies vary by merchant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dozens of stores |
75-5719 Ali'i Drive Hawaii, HI 96740 United States |
Located next to the Kona Plaza, this shopping mall is housed inside a sensible, rectangular, two-story building. Several dozen shops and eateries are inside, including Mango, Kim Taylor Reece and Hawaiian favorite Crazy Shirts. Pancho & Lefty's, a loud, casual Mexican eatery that's also on Maui, is located on the second story in the center of the mall. Further down is the Kona Petroleum Grill, a new sports bar. Credit card acceptance varies by business. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shopping by the sea |
75-5663 Palani Road Hawaii, HI 96740 United States |
Seen from the side, this shopping center looks small, but there is actually a surprising number of stores inside it. Most of them are souvenir or jewelry shops, the most easily recognizable being Eelskin Liquidators (they advertise all over town). Nature's Garden Gallery and Goldfish Jewelry are also onsite, and the Kona Galley is on the second floor. The shops are spread out, not all under one roof. Credit card acceptance policies vary by merchant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great selection of wine and more |
75-5626 Kuakini Highway Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 329 9400 http://www.konawinemarket.com/ |
Wine drinkers will love this store. Medium-sized and easy to navigate, the store sells thousands of vintages, brews and liquors, including wines from the Volcano Winery. It also sells delicious gourmet foods to accompany any beverage. The sales staff is friendly and down-to-earth. The shop is located in the charming King Kamehameha Mall, which is not to be confused with the shopping center of the same name located in the King Kam Hotel a block away. Signs advertise it to road and pedestrian traffic on the busy thoroughfare outside. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local and tourist spot |
75-5595 Palani Road (at the corner of Palani Road and Highway 19 Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 329 9333 http://www.lanihau.com |
While some of the stores and services at this center cater strictly to locals, others have gained quite a reputation among the tourist crowds. Buns in the Sun, for example, is known to be among the best bakeries on the island and is featured in quite a few travel publications. Also aimed toward tourists are the two galleries here: Royal Hawaiian Heritage Jewelry and Kailua Village Artist's Gallery. On the practical side you'll find Sack & Save, Long's Drugs, a travel agency and two banks. L&L Drive-Inn is a favorite eataery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inexpensive snorkel and scuba rental |
75-5744 Ali'i Drive Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 331 8558 |
Offering snorkel gear for $3 a day or $8 a week, this is a cheap and convenient place to pick up masks and fins before heading out to commune with fishes. People who just want to commune with waves can rent body boards for $4 per day or $13 per week. Equipment can also be purchased, starting at $16 for a mask and fins. A complete range of dive apparel and gear is sold, including dive boots, wet suits, regulators and underwater cameras. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Kona coffee and protea |
78-6898 Palekana Road Hawaii, HI 96725 United States +1 877 322 3579 http://www.noelanifarms.com |
Two of Hawaii's most famous natural products, Protea and Kona coffee, are grown on this farm. Many varieties of the exotic island flower are grown at Noe Lani, and they can be shipped just about anywhere in the U.S. Popular gift orders include a heart-shaped Protea wreath and a Royal Palm Basket filled with purple Protea. Kona coffee can be ordered by the pound: ground or whole-bean. All orders are shipped via FedEx. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coffee culture |
Highway 180 Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 800 288 1542 (Kona Coffee Plantation) http://www.ferraricoffee.com/ |
Located in scenic Holualoa, the Ferrari Coffee Plantation Visitors Center gives you a glimpse into this popular coffee producing brand. Visit to find out more about their products while you look out at the gorgeous coast of Kona. The smell of this addictive bean whirls through the air as you look at photos, collectibles and souvenirs displayed here. Don't forget to sample some of the delicious brew! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Ho`ola`i na manu i ke aheahe! |
78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona Hawaii, HI 96740 United States +1 808 930 4900 http://www.sheratonkeauhou.com/ |
The birds poise quietly in the gentle breezes in this quiescent haven that although equipped with modern amenities, also has an elusive stillness about it that soothes the soul. Whether you are on a business trip, a tourist or simply in the mood for pampering, this resort hotel has all the amenities to pander to your moods. You can wallow in the spa, indulge your taste buds with an epicure's selection of fine wine and cuisine or simply take a walk along virgin white sand that teases you as it blows around with the wind. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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