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10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Kailua-Kona That You Shouldn't Miss
Coffee drinkers will recognize Kona as the source of some of the best beans in the world. Get your blood pumping with a walk along the “Royal Footsteps” waterfront stretch of Alii Drive, or take stargazing to the next level with a nighttime visit to the summit of Mauna Kea. Waterfalls, volcanoes, and soft black sands are just some of the natural features that make Kailua unique. Shimmy your hips at a hula-filled luau, or get an eyeful of native history at the Kamakahonu compound.
Restaurants in Kailua-Kona
1. Hawaii Titanium Rings
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Quilt Passions
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By ShashaOntheRoadAgain - Chino Valley, United States
Hours can be spent happily here looking at the gorgeous Hawaiian and batik fabrics, stitchery kits, yarns, buttons, and talking with staff who are knowledgeable, nice, and kind hearted. We arrived to see the quilt museum, which was closed, but the lady at the shop counter had a key and took us on a private tour. How cool is that!
3. The Cindy Coats Gallery
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Fun, exciting ,colorful art by Kona artist Cindy Coats. Everything from small signed prints to originals, in a quaint relaxed location directly across from the pier in the heart of Kailua Kona. Come and "talk story" with the artist. We ship worldwide
Reviewed By 800tomb - Salida, United States
Vivid, bright colored paintings and prints depicting Hawaii, sports, aquatic life and our favorite Dogs. A master artist. We bought to small prints for our family, both of coarse featured dogs. Quite memorable.
4. Mrs. Barry's Kona Cookies
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Mrs Barry's Kona Cookies. Featuring Award Winning Macadamia Nut cookie, along with 12 other delicious flavors, just like your Mother or Grandmother use to make. Open since 1980. A Delicious Way to Say "Aloha"
Reviewed By TravelTea - Foster City, United States
Located in an industrial area near Costco and the airport, this cookie shop makes the best chocolate-dipped (milk or dark) shortbread cookies. There is a small parking lot or you can find street parking. It was our 1st time visit, so we bought both types of choco-dipped shortbread cookies and a bag of mixed cookies (to try the variety) for omiyage to family on the mainland. OMG, everyone went nuts (no pun intended) for the shortbread cookies! Although pricey ~$1/cookie, they are the most authentic & delicious treats from HI. Make sure you bring enough back because your friends/family will be clamoring for them and they will be gone in no time. There is no shop in Honolulu but you can buy these cookies online. We gassed up our car rental at Costco, stopped by Mrs. Barry before heading to the airport. They survived the flight in our hand-luggage. However, next time, we will have to check them in else they'll be eaten up on the flight home.
5. 2nd Wave Beach and Boat
6. Lava Light Galleries
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By richardnC1294XE
This has moved to the Queens Marketplace in Waikoloa, and the information on trip advisor needs to be updated. I suspect prices may be up as a result of the location but there is no question as to the quality of the images. Beautiful.
7. Kona Henna
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5.0 based on 92 reviews
Professional Henna Studio & Boutique located in Historic Downtown Kailua Kona, Hawaii. The Original Henna Studio in Hawaii, and the longest running Henna Studio in the USA! We've been providing Professional Henna Body Art for over 16 years! Open 7 days a week!
Reviewed By kurtb208 - Calgary, Canada
Best place in the islands to get a Henna Tattoo! The artists are so talented, and their Henna blend is professional grade and lasts a long time. Great place for family and friends to bring a small momento of Hawaii back home with them!.
8. Sugar Momo
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Aloha and welcome to Sugar Momo! We offer an eclectic mix of island style fashion, handmade jewelry, and fair trade accessories! At Sugar Momo we believe that fun and fashion go hand in hand. Embracing the beauty and colorful surroundings of Hawaii, our collections aspires to reflect an easy laid bad comfortable style, mixed with a colorful bohemian flair. We have become known for our handmade jewelry collection, crafted by our owner, and offer on the spot custom made pieces! Many of our worldly accessories support Fair Trade markets, adding a special meaning to each and every purchase. From exquisite embroidered totes to beautiful tapestries, each and every piece is hand selected! If you're a fashionista but love comfort this is your dream come true! Offering a large assortment of "free size" clothing, we've got something for all ages, shapes, and sizes. Whether you're headed to the beach or sunset cocktails, our easy breezy styles will become a staple in you're vacation wardrobe!
9. Hawaii Fudge Company
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Hawaii Fudge Company specializes in locally made fudge in a large variety of flavors. In addition to fudge, patrons will find salt water taffy, coconut candy, macadamia nuts and brittle, chocolate covered frozen bananas and our fudge infused ice-cream all made locally on Maui. Our products are perfect for holidays gifts, Birthdays, and Corporate.
10. Makau Nui
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By GlendaB495 - Calgary, Canada
We met Ben the carver of these gorgeous necklaces, and other art items about 5 years ago when he still had a store in Kona. He has since changed to selling online, and in the Parks gift shops as rent was too crazy in Kona. This genuine art is worth hunting down. I personally have 3 of his gorgeous necklaces. Carved from bone, and he makes his own string ties which his wife Stephanie helps him with. Ben is the most heartwarming artist you will ever meet. He takes so much pride in his craft, and has recently successfully got a contract to sell his necklaces in the parks gift shops in Hawaii. Some of his necklaces are available in Kona at the Aloha Toe Ring store. Find him on Instagram & Facebook at Makaunui. You will not be disappointed. Ben and his family are great people and worth taking the time to chat to if you have the time.
