Lahaina Gateway
Besides an eclectic mix of eateries, this plaza includes stores that sell surf gear and beach-chic apparel. Also found here is Foodland Farms, a local grocery store with excellent Maui-grown, organic, and fine-foods sections.
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We hope you've saved room in your suitcase. With our shopping guide, you can find the top shops for everything "Maui-grown," from lilikoi (passion fruit) jams and fresh pineapples to koa wood bowls and swimwear. Style hunters can get their fill of bohemian-resort chic in Paia, luxury brands in Wailea, and paniolo (cowboy) threads in Upcountry's quiet Makawao town. And before packing up your plunder, conjure up some Zen by soaking in Maui's natural resources at one of the island's top spas.
If you're seeking authentic Hawaiian artistry, check out the handcrafted instruments at Mele Ukulele and Maui Divers' jewelry designs. Splurge on an heirloom Niihau shell lei found in art galleries around the island or score pretty puka charms from the Maui Swap Meet in Kahului. Maxed out on your luggage weight? No problem. There’s Hello Makana (www.hellomakana.com), a subscription service that curates food and gift items from high-quality local artisans and ships to your doorstep. Although the cost of basic goods might be higher on the Islands, keep in mind that the state has a much lower sales tax (4%) than the mainland.
Specialty food products—pineapples, coconuts, or Maui onions—and "Made in Maui" jams and jellies make great, less expensive souvenirs. Cook Kwee's Maui Cookies have gained a following, as have Kitch'n Cook'd The Original Maui Potato Chip Company. Coffee sellers now offer Maui-grown and roasted beans alongside the better-known Kona varieties. Remember that fresh fruit must be inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture before it can leave the state, so it's safest to buy a box that has already passed inspection.
Business hours for individual shops on the island are usually 9–5, seven days a week. Shops on Front Street and in shopping centers tend to stay open later (until 9 or 10 on weekends).
To unwind on your trip, you can rejuvenate in a yoga class and then enter one of the island's world-class spas. Many treatments use ingredients indigenous to Hawaii, like kukui nut and coconut. With coveted beauty lines like Eminence or Epicuren sharing the shelves with locally made Ala Lani Bath and Body, you're bound to find a spa product or two to bring home.
Traditional Swedish massage and European facials anchor most spa menus on the island, though you can also find shiatsu, ayurveda, aromatherapy, and other body treatments drawn from cultures across the globe. It can be fun to try some more local treatments or ingredients, though. Lomilomi, traditional Hawaiian massage involving powerful strokes down the length of the body, is a regional specialty passed down through generations. Many treatments incorporate local plants and flowers. Awapuhi, or Hawaiian ginger, and noni, a pungent-smelling fruit, are regularly used for their therapeutic benefits. Limu, or seaweed, and even coffee are employed in rousing salt scrubs and soaks.
Besides an eclectic mix of eateries, this plaza includes stores that sell surf gear and beach-chic apparel. Also found here is Foodland Farms, a local grocery store with excellent Maui-grown, organic, and fine-foods sections.
Fine art photographer Peter Lik is known all over the world. It's easy to understand why when you see his exquisite and hyper-real pictures of vast Maui landscapes displayed in this Lahaina gallery.
At this boutique you can snap up the latest styles without breaking the bank. A friendly staff, easy-breezy dresses, resort-perfect rompers, and loads of accessories await the smart shopper. There are branches in Kihei, The Shops at Wailea, Whalers Village, Lahaina Gateway Center, and Paia.
In business since 1975, Martin Lawrence displays and sells the works of such world-renowned artists as Picasso, Erté, and Chagall in a bright and friendly gallery. There are also modern and pop art pieces by Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, and Japanese creative icon Takashi Murakami.
It's the best stop in Kahului for 100% Kona, Kau, and Maui coffee from the best coffee farms in Hawaii. This café and roasting house is near Kahului Airport. Sales associates are very helpful and friendly, and they will ship items. You can get a free cup of joe in a signature to-go cup when you buy a pound of coffee. Order online or call in your food or drink order and the barista will meet you at the door or bring it to your car!
This company has been crafting pearls, coral, and traditional gemstones into jewelry for more than 60 years. There are branches at Whalers Village in Kaapanali, inside Pioneer Inn in Lahaina, and at the Kahului Airport.
An eclectic mix of vendors and artists set up shop at this outdoor market on Sundays, offering fine art, jewelry, and clothing with an island vibe.
Conveniently located five minutes from the airport and across from Kahului Harbor, and anchored by Longs Drugs and Whole Foods, the Maui Mall is a haven for locals and travelers alike. There are several casual eateries ranging from fast food, national chains, and local eateries to sushi. Local favorite Tasaka Guri Guri Shop is also here—it's been around for more than a hundred years, selling a Japanese-style sherbet confection called guri guri. The mall also has a whimsically designed 12-screen megaplex.
The shop's exterior is as rustic as all the old buildings of Makawao and belies the elegance of the handcrafted jewelry displayed by more than 30 fine art jewelers. Each artist is unique, and expresses their designs using gold, silver, and platinum with colored gemstones, diamonds, and pearls.
Crafts, T-shirts, fresh produce, flowers, souvenirs that range from authentic to average make this enormous flea market—operating since 1981—the Island's biggest bargain. Maui-made food product vendors and freshly cracked coconuts can be found next to the food trucks serving fresh, affordable, authentic local food.
This convenience store/gas station is a Maui staple, the first stop before a day at the beach or road trip. In addition to convenience items and Hawaiian-made snacks, it boasts some of the best fast food on the Island featuring local-style plate lunches, deli items, and their famous fried chicken and potato wedges. There are eight locations across Maui.
If you're looking for an aloha shirt that won't look out of place outside of Hawaii, make a stop at this store, which sells nicely designed pieces by a variety of designers, as well as chic, stylish fashions, with some jewelry and accessories. If you can't make it to the North Shore, there are branches in Lahaina and Wailea.
Six miles before you reach Hana, the biggest collection of activity that you'll see along the highway can be found at mile marker 29. Here visitors can grab a cup of coffee at the café, snag a plate from a variety of cuisines, shop for a few bags of coconut candy to take home, and peruse the small gift shop with trinkets, jewelry, and more. There are also portable restrooms and a couple of cute "I survived the Road to Hana" cutouts for a quick family pic.
This boutique has been around for more than 30 years and is as popular as ever. Navigate the collections of top brands such as Frame, Spell, and Rhythm, or browse the shop's Nuage Bleu line for handmade leather bags and women's attire. The keiki (kids) section includes designer organic clothing, huggable stuffies, and a fantastic selection of books.
In 2004, Desiree Martinez established Pink By Nature in Makawao. She keeps her rustic store stocked with beautiful local jewelry and feminine pieces from brands such as Indah, Bella Dahl, and Novella Royale. Versatile plaid shirts from Rails are popular, along with stylish menswear and home decor.
This newer shopping center is near Kahului Airport. It is anchored by a Target store that includes a supermarket, making it convenient to purchase necessities and groceries after landing on Maui. Other retailers include Planet Fitness, Ulta, Maui Tacos, Petco, Starbucks, and the popular farm-to-table takeout joint Fork & Salad.
Stop at this family-owned store on your way up or down Haleakala for fresh Maui-grown produce and meat, flowers, and a variety of made-in-Maui products.
Maui's largest shopping center has more than 100 stores and restaurants, a movie theater, and a food court. The mall's attractive rooftop is easily spotted, composed of a series of manta ray-like umbrella shades. Stop at Camellia Seeds for what locals call "crack seed," a snack made from dried fruits, or swing by 180 Boardshop for Hawaii-based streetwear like 808 All Day or In4mation. For surf-inspired gear, stop by The Foam Company and Shapers. Other stops include Macy's, PacSun, Bath & Body Works, and American Eagle Outfitters. Beyond retail therapy, the mall also hosts a creative lineup of events throughout the month, including a farmers' market, live music, and car shows.
Condo guests can do some one-stop shopping at this mall—it offers salon treatments, Hawaiian gifts, local art, plate lunches, snorkel rental, and a liquor store.
Located a minute from Kahului Airport, this gigantic 24-hour supermarket has all the essentials, and then some. The deli, prepared foods, and seafood sections, and bakery are all fantastic. There's a good wine selection, tons of produce, and a flower shop where you can treat yourself to a fresh lei.
Find everything you could possibly need at this 24-hour supermarket, located in the Piilani Village Shopping Center. There's also a deli, prepared-foods and seafood section, and bakery.
Cheeky celebrity portraits, trippy cartoons, and whimsical Maui scenes line the walls of this art gallery and studio run by the equally eclectic namesake artist. Sandell's affordable art comes in various sizes, and some designs are printed on T-shirts.
Stylish, upscale, and close to most of the resorts, this mall brings high fashion to Wailea. Luxury boutiques such as Gucci, Cos Bar, and Tiffany & Co. are represented, as are less expensive chains like Billabong, Lululemon, and Tommy Bahama. Daily events include lei making, ukulele lessons, hula performances, and more. Dining options include elevated pub food at Pint & Cork, along with the hip and trendy Lineage. Island Gourmet Markets offers everything from grocery essentials to locally made food products, plus a wide selection of takeaway food options.
This new open-air shopping center is mere steps from the area's more established mall, The Shops at Wailea, making it a convenient stop for anyone already in the neighborhood. Retailers include home-decor favorite Hue, Bikini Market, and a pair of art galleries, among others. Akamai Coffee will put some pep in your step, Manoli's Pizza is a great spot to grab a pie and a cocktail, while Wailea Urgent Care is open from 8 am to 8 pm daily, and accepts walk-in patients. The shopping center offers the Sunset Market featuring outdoor vendors, music, and other fun every first and third Thursday evening.
This locally owned and -operated grocery store chain is a community staple on Maui, with an outstanding seafood counter, locally made products, bakery, and a full grocery selection.
This friendly gallery is co-owned by local artists and offers eclectic paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, and glass, along with locally made jewelry and quilts that celebrate Hawaii. Located in a cozy courtyard, the gallery's free monthly exhibits feature artists from various disciplines.
The oldest art gallery in the state, this gallery houses the landscape paintings of popular local artists Betty Hay Freeland, George Allan, Joseph Fletcher, Pamela Andelin, Fred KenKnight, and Macario Pascual.
Located at the top of tony Wailea, this center is comprised of commercial offices and a handful of fantastic dining options. Although lunch at chef Peter Merriman's Monkeypod is reason enough to venture here, you might also be enticed by eateries including Pita Paradise, Sprout Vegan Cafe, and the Market Maui.
This busy supermarket carries local organic produce, and the seafood, bakery, beer and wine, and meat offerings are exceptional. The pricey prepared foods—including pizza, sushi, a salad bar, Asian bowls, and Mexican fare—attract crowds.