Kaui Shopping
One of the many pleasures of staying at Kaui is the access to a lush tropical paradise and a multitude of beaches and cultural experiences. For every vacationer, there comes a time to shop whether seeking out a specific treasure or simply roaming to sample the merchant flavor of the island. Browse vintage Hawaiina in a cane field, home accessories in sixty-year-old buildings and taste the islands veritable wealth of green markets. From boutiques to antiques, the Kaui Island shopping experience welcomes all visitors from first timers to annual returnees.

Paradise Sportswear
Paradise Sportswear is the perfect location to pick up Kaui gifts or inexpensive souvenirs. The Red Dirt Shirt is considered a lucky charm of when bad things can create wonderful items. The roof of the shop collapsed during a Hurricane in 1992. After the storm, employees discovered all of the shop's shirts had been covered in Kaui's red soil. Although the items were considered too dirty to sell, someone came up with the idea of selling them as is. The growing popularity of this little treasure makes for a unique gift with a great story. This shop is just one of the hidden treasures of Kaui awaiting a visitor to pluck the tale and a gift from the sands. 808-335-5670.

Hawaiian Trading Post
The leis a Hawaiian trademark, institutionalized by pop culture, but providing a deeper and richer meaning to the tropical culture of the islands. Because Kaui is so close to Nilhau, the Forbidden Island where the public is prohibited. It is the ideal place to purchase the Nilhau Shell Lei, a treasured art form of the area. The Hawaiian Trading Post carries a range of items from the junk souvenir to the exquisite lei. Discover the beauty of the shells that come in white, yellow, blue, red and the rarest color, gold. 808-332-7404.