Hawaii (Big Island)

Big Island Shopping

If you’re the sort who likes to shop on vacation, Hawaii's Big Island won’t disappoint. While it doesn’t have the choices of a big city, you’ll still find major Big Island shopping districts in Hilo and Kailua-Kona, plus brand name stores, art galleries, boutiques, jewelry stores, island antique, and bric-a-brac stores, and rustic village shops around the island. Hilo Town is a fun spot for Big Island shopping, antiquing, or picking up fresh produce at the farmer’s market to bring back to Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Browse treasures carved from local woods, including gorgeous koa and milo bowls, sometimes so thin they're translucent. Shop for tropics wear for everyone in the family. Find books, quilts, and works of art reflecting Hawaii and the Pacific. And take home tasty Big Island products like jams, nuts, coffees, sauces, and more. For Kona Bali Kai vacationers, Kona Town is just a few miles away. Kona Reef dwellers can literally walk to Coconut Grove Shopping Center. When it comes to Big Island entertainment, some of the best is simply listening to local music. If you’d like to see a concert or play, see what the Waimea Community Theatre & Chorus in South Kohala District has to offer. In Hilo, check out University Theatre.

List of Big Island Shopping Centers & Malls

Aquatic Perceptions Kayak and Scuba Center
111 Banyan Drive, Hilo HI 96720
808-935-9997 / 808-933-1228
Full service kayak and scuba center featuring kayaking, sailing, scuba, snorkeling, volcano sightseeing cruises and fishing charters on the Hilo coast. Rental, sales and instruction. Bicycle rentals, too.

Crossroads Center
75-1027 Henry Street, Kailua-Kona, HI  96740
Shops, restaurants and services.

Keauhou Shopping Center
78-6831 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2413
808-322-3000
Over 40 shops, restaurants and services.

Lanihau Center
75-5595 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI  96740
808-329-9333
Lanihau Center offers a wide range of services pharmacy, financial, postal, photo, video rentals, travel, hair salon, nail salon, and wireless communications; food; and shops.

Planet Ocean Watersports
200 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI  96720
808-935-7277
Rental, sales, and instruction for kayak, scuba, and snorkeling.  Eco Safari Tour and charters available.

Prince Kuhio Plaza
111E Puainako, Hilo, HI  96720
808-959-3555
Various shops and restaurants. Free parking.

Waimea Center
65-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela, HI  96743
808-885-4139

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