6 Best Places to Shop in Maui, Hawaii

Spread across two complexes on either side of South Kihei Road, this no-frills shopping center is in the heart of Kihei. The mall has more than 50 stores, including a scuba shop for rentals and dive bookings. It also has a gas station, several great takeout and dine-in restaurants, a coffee shop, a post office, and ample free parking.

This assortment of shops (including a small grocery store and a hardware store), service providers, a post office, and various businesses make up the hub of the town. The biggest draws, besides enjoying a nice stroll through the area, are two of the island's most popular restaurants, Colleen's at the Cannery and Nuka.

Besides an eclectic mix of eateries, this plaza includes stores that sell surf gear and beach-chic apparel.

The industrial-looking building that housed a pineapple cannery from the 1920s until 1961 is now home to more than 40 local businesses that include art studios, health and beauty services, restaurants, tour operators, and more.

Condo guests can do some one-stop shopping at this mall—it offers a barbershop; a hair and nail salon; boutiques that sell clothing, Hawaiian gifts, and local art; plate lunch and other eateries; snorkel rental shop; and a liquor store.

This open-air shopping hub is mere steps from the area's more established mall, The Shops at Wailea. Retailers include home-decor favorite Hue, Bikini Market; there's also an art gallery. Akamai Coffee will put some pep in your step, Manoli's Pizza is a great spot to grab a slice, and the Tikehau tiki lounge is a true cocktail destination. Wailea Urgent Care is open from 8 am to 8 pm daily and accepts walk-in patients. The shopping center also hosts the Sunset Market—featuring outdoor vendors, music, and other fun—every first Thursday evening of the month and a farmer's market every Tuesday morning.