Explore Big Island's Shopping Centers and Markets


by Julie Winters - Date: 2007-03-08 - Word Count: 739 Share This!

Shopping on Hawaii's Big Island is a unique experience combining the island's warm weather, diverse selection of products and friendly shop owners. Discover how local crafts are created and the history behind them while you browse open air markets and street front shops. From charming boutiques along Big Island's scenic Kohala Coast to the upscale resort shops in the historic town of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii's Big Island satisfies shoppers of all tastes and styles. Find authentic Hawaiian souvenirs in Big Island's fine art galleries and lively markets or choose from a huge selection of Hawaiian attire for yourself, friends and family.

Kohala Coast provides a stunning atmosphere of palm trees, bright pink orchids, fragrant plumerias, lush tropical plants and one of the island's biggest collections of shopping and fine dining. "Kohala Coast provides a stunning atmosphere of palm trees, bright pink orchids, fragrant plumerias, lush tropical plants and one of the island's biggest collections of shopping and fine dining. Offering a wide array of options, Kings' Shops is a lively shopping center with high end boutiques, unique jewelry stores and fine art galleries. Kings' Shops will surround you with the latest fashions, award-winning cuisine and numerous Hawaiian cultural activities almost everyday of the week.

Big Island's excellent resorts are well known for providing some of the island's best shopping opportunities. Enjoy locations such as the oceanfront rooms at the Outrigger Royal Sea Cliff or the spacious suites at the ResortQuest Kona by the Sea that provide the perfect venue for a Hawaiian sunset. Wherever you choose to call home during your Hawaiian vacation on site shops will provide guests with everything from last minute necessities to unique gifts and souvenirs. The Royal Kona Resort provides a great boutique where guests can browse through a great selection of Hawaiian gifts, souvenirs and apparel.

The Royal Kona Resort is within walking distance of some of the island's favorite restaurants, activities and shopping spots including the Kona Inn Shopping Village. This festive Shopping Village provides visitors with a huge selection of specialty shops, restaurants and live entertainment. A popular Big Island activity is to stroll down the long boardwalk that lines the ocean side of Alii Drive, the town's center of activity. Alii Drive allows visitors to enjoy the sights and sounds of this historic town as well as explore one-of-a-kind shops that hold everything from Hawaiian handicrafts and flower leis to Aloha shirts and the island's famous Kona coffee.

Kailua-Kona is also well known for its collections of fine arts. The Pacific Fine Art Gallery is located at the front of the Kona Inn Shopping Village and displays the works of both local and international artists. Big Island's northernmost coastline is also rich in Hawaiian arts and culture with original Hawaiian arts and crafts found in a variety of shops and galleries. The Ackerman Gallery, located near the Kamehameha Statue in Hawi offers one-of-a-kind oil paintings, wood and glass sculptures, beautiful jewelry and hand-made crafts. Also in Hawi is the unforgettable Bamboo Gallery that features colorful and unique gifts, furniture, cookbooks, perfumes and much more. Before continuing on with your Big Island shopping experience be sure to sample the menu at the gallery's adjoining restaurant, Bamboo, which is considered one of the island's best with its flavorful island cuisine.

Big Island's markets offer a huge selection of hand made Hawaiian products as well as a great place to chat with locals, enjoy some refreshing flavored shaved ice and take advantage of the amazing deals that are offered by the various merchants. Alii Gardens Marketplace, located in Kailua-Kona is one of the island's most exciting shopping spots. This open-air marketplace has plenty of Hawaiian items including Aloha wear, which includes vibrant dresses and famous Aloha shirts, exotic flowers, original art and hand made jewelry. The Alii Gardens Marketplace also offers daily entertainment with hula dancing, ukulele and hula lessons, lei making and a number of other cultural activities.

With its tropical surroundings and vibrant culture shopping on Big Island will take you on a journey full of trendy resort shops, unique art galleries and open-air markets. Browse through shops in between lounging on the beach and enjoying some divine Hawaii Regional Cuisine or spend an entire afternoon taking a shopping tour of the island. However you choose to enjoy your shopping adventures Hawaii's Big Island offers unforgettable experiences full of Hawaiian treasures, friendly service and the Aloha spirit.

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