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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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 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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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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Waikoloa shopping bliss |
250 Waikoloa Beach Drive (Waikoloa Beach Resort) Hawaii, HI 96738 United States +1 808 886 8811 |
Located in one of the most famous vacation resorts in the U.S., this spacious shopping center boasts a number of boutiques, specialty shops, casual dining establishments and upscale restaurants. Buy island fashions at Noa Noa or Malia Waikoloa, shop for fun souvenirs at The Gecko Store or Crazy Shirts or pick up something extra-special at Na Hoku or Maui Divers. Snack spots include Nachos and Wild Boar, while formal restaurants include Roy's and Big Island Steakhouse. 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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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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Island department store |
111 East Puainako Street Hawaii, HI 96720 United States |
Liberty House is an island fixture, although most mainlanders are unfamiliar with the name. This upscale department store can be found all over the Hawaiian island chain, with its Big Island branch located in Kailua Kona. As with other name-brand department stores (Macy's, Bloomingdale's), Liberty House offers primarily clothing: men's wear, women's wear, children's clothing, lingerie, etcetera. You'll find multiple cosmetic counters, accessories, shoes and specialty displays selling island products. Review © 2007, Wcities |