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Big Island Shopping Guide & Tips
Cheryl Lee • August 29, 2025
Treat yourself and your loved ones with a special gift from the Big Island. Below are some local retailers offering unique island finds.
Kohala / Waimea / Kona
Lehua Jewelers
Prized Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry, with its elaborate, island-inspired scrolls, is designed and showcased here. Find bracelets, rings, pendants and earrings, custom work and gemstone jewelry. In Waimea, LehuaJewelers.com
Hamakua Macadamia Nut Factory
Sample and browse 100% Hawaii-grown mac nuts—glazed and multiple flavors—plus chocolates, confections, coffees and specialty items. In Kawaihae, HawnNut.com
Discount Fabric Warehouse
Find hundreds of brightly colored fabrics depicting tropical flowers, foliage and cultural motifs. The expert staff will also guide you with all your sewing needs, plus quilting and craft supplies. In Kona and Hilo, DiscountFabricWarehouse.com
Menehune Coffee
Shop and Savor 100% Kona Coffee, coffee blends, flavors, beans and more. Two Kona locations: Menehune Coffee Shop in Kailua and Menehune Coffee Restaurant in Captain Cook—both serve specialty coffee drinks, breakfast, lunch and decadent desserts. MenehuneCoffee.com
The Original Donkey Balls Store
Walk in the door and the fragrance whisks you into the world of gourmet chocolate treats created with fun names. This chocolate factory also offers nuts, coffee, brittles and rubs. Located in Kainaliu-Kona, DonkeyBallStore.com
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Hamakua / Hilo
Aloha Grown
Find dramatic graphics and original designs on apparel, accessories and gifts touting themes centered on supporting the ‘aina (land,) sustainable food production and sharing aloha. In Downtown Hilo, Waimea, Kailua-Kona, AlohaGrown.com
Hilo Farmer’s Market
Meet island growers of fresh produce and tropical floral products, plus artisans, crafters and food vendors. Open daily, with major market days Wed. and Sat. in Downtown Hilo, HiloFarmersMarket.com
Big Island Candies
Known for chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies, this long-time confectionary offers an assortment of baked goods and chocolates in exquisite packaging at its flagship Hilo factory gift shop. You might view treats being made weekdays before 3:30pm. Enjoy free samples, BigIslandCandies.com
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