Kauai: Shopping

Ching Young Village The original mercantile store still stands having withstood the trials of the Great Depression, WWII, and Hurricane Iniki. Today, it is a cheery retail center with boutiques, eateries, and a post office. 5-5190 Kuhio Hwy.; 808-826-7222; www.chingyoungvillage.com
family | culinary | moderate | boutique | eclectic

Coconut Marketplace Sixty shops comprise this open-air complex where you can find resort-wear, jewelry, and collectibles. Find rare Ni‘ihau shell leis at Kauai Gold. Catch the hula show on Wednesdays. 484 Kuhio Hwy.; 808-822-3641; www.coconutmarketplace.com
moderate | smart splurge | jewelry | souvenirs | clothing

Hanapepe Art Fair Friday nights from 6-9pm, artists and musicians present an open house along the gallery-lined main street of “Kauai’s biggest little town.” Gift shops, a bookstore, and restaurants fill in the spaces between the art collections.
trendy | art | expensive

Kong Lung Center Anchored by century-old housewares shop Kung Long Company, this marketplace offers a variety of stylish specialty stores. Admire handcrafted pottery at Banana Patch Studio; fragrant candles from Island Soap & Candleworks make great space-saving gifts. Kilauea Lighthouse Rd.; 808-828-1822
moderate | souvenirs | designer | home | eclectic

Kukui Grove Shopping Center The island’s largest shopping center, with 60 stores and restaurants anchored by Macy’s, Sears, Longs Drugs, and Star Market. Borders and Home Depot are across the street. 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy.; www.kukuigrovecenter.com
family | moderate | mall | eclectic

Poipu Shopping Village Trendy boutiques, jewelry stores, and art galleries can be found in this convenient shopping center. Parking is tight, so walk or valet park at one of the fancy restaurants. 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr.; 808-742-2831; www.poipubeach.org/activities/shopping.html
moderate | boutique | art | jewelry | designer | eclectic