Best Places to Shop: Kailua

Kailua offers plenty of options for a fun day of shopping. Whether you are looking for gifts or picking up gear for the beach, you can find it here. You can find boutiques, surf and beach lifestyle brands, locally-made jewelry, home goods, natural apothecaries, wellness shops and more.

Many of the main shopping streets are within walking distance of one another and just minutes from Kailua Beach Park, so you can easily pair retail time with a beach day. Parking can be tight on weekends, but there are municipal lots and shopping center parking available if you are willing to circle a bit or visit during the week.

There are four main shopping areas:

• Kailua Road, including Kailua Shopping Center and Kailua Town Center

• Hekili Street, between Hāmākua Drive and Hahani Street

• Kihapai Street, between Kainehe Street and Oneawa Street

• Uluniu Street, between Oneawa Street and Maluniu Avenue

All the essentials you need for a day at the beach are easily found in Kailua. Prepare for spending several hours in the Pacific Ocean, resting on powder-soft sand or bicycling through the community at beach-inspired boutiques.

Bikinibird - Swimwear, apparel and accessories for beach babes.

San Lorenzo Bikinis - Modern and unique styles

Hawaiian Island Creations (HIC) - Swim gear for him and her at this well-known surf shop.

Salty Mermaid - Sustainable swimwear made with eco-conscious fabrics.

From exhilarating water sports to casual snorkeling, no beach day would be complete without getting in the water. Kailua is plentiful with dive shops, surf shops and adventure stops to equip you with water gear.

Aaron’s Dive Shop - Snorkel sets, scuba equipment and accessories for purchase.

Kailua Beach Adventures - Hats, rash-guards and swimwear.

Hawaiian Watersports - Rentals and lessons for windsurfing, kiteboarding, surfing and kayaking.

After all the shopping and adventuring, you’ll want to grab something to eat. Kailua is replete with fantastic eateries from sandwiches to shave ice and plate lunches to fresh salads. You should take note that some of these stops are also hidden gems to find edible gifts, Hawaiian made treats and collectibles.

Kalapawai Market - Good for both dine-in or a quick grab-n-go bite, plus a well-stocked inventory of Hawaiian blend coffee beans, snacks and apparel.

Please Come Again - Come for the ice cream, leave with the merch.

Island Snow - Surf shop with some of the best shave ice on island.

Mānoa Chocolate - Local bean-to-bar chocolate, tours, tastings and more.

There is an abundance of specialty boutiques harnessing the sun-kissed lifestyle of Windward O‘ahu scattered all over Kailua.

Global Village Kailua Boutique - For adults and children. You’ll find apparel, home decor, keepsakes and specialty gifts for friends and family.

Mahina - Unique, trendy styles well-regarded for soft, comfortable, breezy sundresses and relaxed clothing for women.

Olive (for women) and Oliver (for men) - Owned by a husband and wife duo who specialize in clothing and accessories for their respective gender.

Twin Islands - Named after the Mokulua Islands, you can find surf apparel and more at this locally-owned shop.

The Salty Babe - Women's casual beach apparel.

Tori Richard - High-end aloha shirts and dresses.

Blue Lani Hawaii - Comfy beach attire for the ladies.

HNL Sunglass Shop - Locally-owned shop carrying all the popular brands of sunglasses.

Fighting Eel - Locally-designed and produced comfortable, high-quality clothing for women.

Ocean's End Hawaii - Vegan leather products.

Sugar Sugar Hawaii - Locally-made jewelry and apparel.

Looking to bring some island aesthetic into your home? Shop some of Hawaiʻi's most talented artists and makers right here in Kailua Town.

• Lauren Roth Art - Lauren’s original art work, reproductions, apparel and accessories.

• Nick Kuchar Art & Design Co. - Retro art poster prints.

• SoHa Living - "Coastal chic" and "tropical luxury" home goods.

• Aesthetic Hawaii - Fine art gallery.

• Island Bungalow - Locally-made, artisan and eco-friendly home goods and apparel.

• Kailua Crystals - Unique stones and crystals. Jewelry and collectibles.

• Lanikai Bath & Body - Natural and botanically-based skincare.

• Ko'olau Sunset Market - Local vendors selling crafts, food and apparel. Saturdays at Ko'olau Center from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

• Lōkahi Kailua Market - Local vendors selling crafts, food and apparel. Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Kailua Farmlovers Market - Local farms and vendors. Sundays 8 a.m. to noon.

• Kailua Farmers Market - Local farms and vendors. Thursdays 4 to 7 p.m.