Alii Gardens Marketplace (Kailua-Kona)

This market, open 6 days a week, feels almost like a lush park with some stalls hidden among its numerous trees. Visitors can pick up tropical flowers and fresh produce, souvenirs and postcards, jewelry and clothing, arts and crafts, treats and much more. The outdoor garden cafe offers burgers, fish tacos, smoothies, shaved ice, and any other refreshments you might need to enjoy the market.

• Address:

  75-6129 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii

• Phone:

  +1 808 937 8844

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 9am–5pm, Mon closed

Basically Books (Hilo)

Probably the best-located bookstore in Hawaii, facing the beautiful Hilo Bay, Basically Books carries a great selection of Hawaiian music and an impressive array of maps. But books are the main focus at this family-owned independent store, and there is plenty of Hawaiian literature to choose from.

• Web:

  www.basicallybooks.com

• E-mail:

  bbinfo@hawaiiantel.net

• Address:

  334 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii

• Phone:

  +1 808 961 0144

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun closed

Bentleys Home Collection (Waimea)

Locally owned and operated, Bentleys Home Collection offers gifts and souvenirs for all. Since the shops opening over 24 years ago, Bentleys has become somewhat of a landmark business in upcountry Waimea Town, fitting into it's niche perfectly.

• Address:

  65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Waimea, Island of Hawaii

• Phone:

  +1 808 885 5565

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 10am–4:30pm, Sun 10am–3:30pm

Big Island Bees (Captain Cook)

Big Island Bees offers guests the opportunity to sample or purchase all existing varietals together with other beeswax and honey products. Their honeys are distributed throughout Hawaii, and the quality has led to them being featured in national publications such as The New York Times and Food and Wine.

• Web:

  bigislandbees.com

• Address:

  82-5780 Napoopoo Road, Suite 102, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii

• Phone:

  +1 808 328 1315

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 10am–3pm

Big Island Candies (Hilo)

Big Island Candies was established in 1977 to create the finest macadamia nut chocolates and cookies in the world. Today, they are home to the famous diagonally dipped shortbread cookies, as well as an assortment of globally-acclaimed sweets that are all handmade with high-grade chocolate, island eggs and premium 100% Hawaii-grown macadamia nuts.

• Web:

  www.bigislandcandies.com

• Address:

  585 Hinano Street, Hilo, Island of Hawaii

• Phone:

  +1 808 935 8890

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8:30am–5pm

Hilo Farmers Market (Hilo)

On Wednesdays and Saturdays the open-air Hilo Farmers Market bustles with over 200 vendors selling their products. Local specialties, such as exotic flowers, tropical fruits and honey, are sold alongside market staples, like cheeses, fresh produce and freshly baked pastries. The rest of the week a smaller market of about 30 vendors can be found.

• Address:

  Kamehameha Avenue & Mamo Street, Hilo, Island of Hawaii

• Phone:

  +1 808 933 1000

• Opening hours:

  Regular hours: daily 7am–3pm. Big Market: Wed & Sat