We have put together a list of the most recommended shopping spots in Honolulu that we especially want to introduce to you.
It is a shopping paradise packed with Hawaii’s largest shopping malls and farmers’ markets!
This area offers everything you could want, including souvenirs, Hawaii-exclusive items, and brand-name goods.
They are introduced in alphabetical order, so please look for places based on where you want to go or what you want to do.
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Best Shopping in Honolulu
We have mainly compiled shopping locations in the Ward, Downtown, Kalihi, Pearl City, and Kahala areas.
If you find a place you are interested in, please use the link to the detailed article under each heading.
Aloha Tofu
Aloha Tofu is a long-established tofu factory in Hawaii that features a traditional manufacturing method from the old days.
Run by a Japanese-American couple, it is a tofu maker reputed to be the most delicious in Hawaii!
Made using the highest quality soybeans, their products are not only loved by Hawaii locals but are also served in many restaurants, so you might have already tasted them while visiting on vacation.
Today, their products are available at almost all supermarkets in Hawaii, including Don Quijote, Foodland, Safeway, and Nijiya Market, so you can buy them almost anywhere.
The factory also has a direct sales store, so you can purchase freshly made tofu, fresh soy milk, okara, and store-exclusive yudofu.
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet
Hawaii’s largest flea market, the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet!
This historic market has been operating since 1979, with over 400 vendors setting up shop every time.
It is held in the parking lot of Aloha Stadium every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, and is always bustling with people.
Vendors are lined up without interruption all the way around the giant Aloha Stadium, creating an outstanding atmosphere.
You can find many rare, interesting, and bargain items, so please take a stroll if you have the chance.
→Read more about Aloha Stadium Swap Meet
Kakaako Farmers Market
One of the largest morning markets in Hawaii, the Kakaako Farmers Market.
KCC Farmers Market used to be the famous morning market in Hawaii, but nowadays, the Kakaako Farmers Market has a larger number of vendors.
It is held every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, which unfortunately overlaps with the KCC Farmers Market, but it is a farmers market that is always crowded with many people!
Many popular stalls with long lines and unique vendors that can only be found at the farmers market are set up here.
Waking up a little early on a Saturday morning to look for breakfast while taking a walk might be a good idea!
→Read more about Kakaako Farmers Market
Costco Wholesale
Hawaii’s cheapest membership wholesale supermarket, Costco.
While international visitors might pronounce it differently, locals in Hawaii refer to it simply as Costco.
Those who frequently visit Costco back home might wonder, “Why go to Costco when in Hawaii?” but surprisingly, Costco in Hawaii is a treasure trove for souvenirs!
There is a wide variety of Hawaii-exclusive items that you cannot buy outside the state, such as Aloha shirts and dried fruits.
Although the quantities are large, they are perfect for distributing to friends, keeping for yourself, or buying souvenirs in bulk.
If you are looking to shop at great prices, be sure to check it out!
→Read more about Costco Wholesale
Starbucks Coffee Manoa Store
Starbucks Coffee Manoa Store, a cute green Starbucks where a Hawaiian rainbow often appears.
Unlike the usual dark green logo, a cute pastel green design is used, including on the building, making it a popular store for taking stylish photos!
There is a “1930” sign above the signboard, which indicates that the building was constructed in 1930.
That said, it was not a Starbucks from the beginning; it was originally a building that housed a different shop. Haha.
By the way, rumor has it that this is also one of Bruno Mars’s favorite stores, and he used to visit it often!
It might be a good idea to stretch your legs and head to Manoa in search of Hawaii-exclusive tumblers and mugs, as well as a stylish atmosphere.
→Read more about Starbucks Coffee Manoa Store
Pearlridge Center
Pearlridge Center, a giant shopping mall in Pearl City.
Consisting of two sections, Uptown and Downtown, it is a premier shopping spot in Hawaii that is so large you can travel between the sections by monorail!
Because it is located in Pearl City, a commuter town where many locals live, it is also unique in that most of the customers are Hawaii residents.
While items and clothing sizes popular with tourists tend to sell out quite quickly in Waikiki and Ala Moana Center, you can often still find them in stock at Pearlridge Center!
As a shopping mall where you can fully feel an authentic American atmosphere, it might be a good idea to visit and enjoy a different vibe from the typical tourist areas.
→Read more about Pearlridge Center
Lion Coffee Factory
Lion Coffee Factory, located in an area of Hawaii called Kalihi.
Lion Coffee is the most well-known, established, and largest coffee company in Hawaii, truly the king of coffee just as its packaging suggests!
When it comes to Hawaiian souvenirs, chocolates and macadamia nuts are hard to pass up, but coffee is also very popular.
Hawaii’s year-round warm climate and mildly acidic, iron-rich red soil formed by volcanic eruptions make it the perfect environment for growing coffee.
At the factory, you can observe how the coffee is made and enjoy coffee tastings, making it a highly popular tourist spot for coffee lovers!
→Read more about Lion Coffee Factory
How to Access Honolulu
Many of the shopping spots in Honolulu are easily accessible areas located about 15 to 30 minutes from Waikiki.
As for transportation methods, “Tours” are recommended for peace of mind, comfort, and efficiency, “TheBus” for cost performance, “Rental Cars or Turo” for freedom, and “Biki or Waikiki Trolley” for sightseeing.
Since Honolulu covers quite a wide area, “Biki” and “Waikiki Trolley” may be out of range depending on your destination.
Recommended Transportation in Honolulu
Complete Guide to TheBus – The Cheapest Public Transportation Across Hawaii
Complete Guide to Biki – Bikeshare for Exploring Waikiki and Honolulu Freely
Complete Guide to Waikiki Trolley – The Tourist Bus to Efficiently Visit Popular Spots
Complete Guide to Taxi & Uber – Ride-Hailing Services for Easy Travel in Hawaii