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| An island of shopping treasures |
No vacation is complete without a little bit of shopping. You will find that the Big Island offeres you a variety of shopping options to choose from. If you are looking for a "typical" gift to bring back with you you might consider picking up some home grown coffee. Kona has the only commercial coffee crop grown in the United States. Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee is the true pride and joy of the locals. You can find it at most general stores, convenience stores and, of course, at the famous Hilo Hattie stores.
Hilo Hattie is the shop with Hawaii's largest selection of local fashions, gifts, foods, and jewelry. Hattie's has locations on the Big Island in Kona, and in Hilo at the Prince Kuhio Plaza. |
| This is the islands, but finding a familiar department store is still very possible if you've forgotten some essentials. The Prince Kuhio Plaza offers Liberty House, a full-line department store featuring brand name and island clothing, shoes, fashion accessories, cosmetics and home furnishings. Plus, the Plaza has a Sears department store.
Another Liberty House location can be found in Kona at the Makalapua Center, not far from the major resorts. |
| Some of the best buys in Kona are found at the Keauhou Shopping Center. With over 40 shops, restaurants and services and the free Keauhou Resort Shuttle to and from the major hotels, the Center makes browsing through some local specialties easy. |
| Just south of Kona in the town of Captain Cook is the Kealia Ranch Store. This unique country gift store features local crafts and provisions. Stop by and try the shaved ice treats.
If you need surf gear or just want to dress in contemporary resort fashions, the Honolua Surf Company store can answer your needs. They have an outlet in central Kailua-Kona. |
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