Shopping in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. My friend, Cece, from Northern California, sent me a post about the new Hello Kitty print which was arriving in July 3, 2026. I didn't think anything until she explained that the fresh, green, exclusive design is only available in a backpack, laptop sleeve, pencil case, and lunch bag... plus, it will only be shipped to Hawaii addresses with a minimum purchase of $200 to avoid shipping charges. Uhg... I pondered about what to get. Cece said the pencil case ($32) was on the small side. She went to the store and snapped a few photos with her hand for size comparison. Hmm... I decided on the lunch bag because it included a crossbody strap as well as a handle on the top. Cece stood in line for me and said that the salespeople were super kind and organized. She was first in line and got my bag for me. Later, I went when there was no line. The cozy shop was clean and bright and stocked well! Cashiers were smiling and helpful! I'm so happy with this quality, exclusive product! Thank you, Cece, for helping me with this decision!

This is one of my favorite stores in Waikīkī!!!! They also have one at Alamoana Mall. But I like…read moregoing here because when I stay in town it's near Dukes restaurant. This place carries ALOT of selections, great sales and the ladies are all so friendly. I always make a point to stop there and get something. Even though I have a TON of these...there's always a new pattern I don't have I'm obsessed with Aloha Collection. If you're an expecting mom, get their diaper bag!!! I got one for my daughter and it's a HIT!

I cannot believe I missed this shop the first time I came to Waikiki years ago. I was so happy to…read morebe able to come in relatively soon to closing - maybe about 30 minutes prior. Service 4.5/5 I wasn't rushed by the associates but through context clues of trying to close up, I rushed myself. I appreciated they didn't try to boot me near closing time. Selection 5/5 So many cute things for purchase, I had no idea where to start.

Miffy is a fictional rabbit appearing in a series of picture books drawn and written by Dutch…read moreartist Dick Bruna. My colleague wanted to pop in this place was kawaii as heck. So many cute items that you can purchase for yourself, friends, family, and love ones. It's a bright spot with lots of fans also purchasing the Kira x Miffy goods. Good luck practicing self-control. There's so much fun stuff to look through and buy. Even if you're not a fan, you'll still be able to find something cute to purchase.

Super cute/kawaii, inviting shop with genuinely warm service and good vibes. They currently…read morepredominately have officially licensed items for characters like Rilakuma and Kewpie mayo baby. It's cool that some of the products are specially distributed through Moni. I was hoping they'd have Snoopy too but none at the moment at least. I was so happy that my husband mentioned this place and we ended up here during our last morning in Honolulu. Definitely worth a stop if you're into kawaii, Japanese goodies and stationery, but also could be worth being aware of which characters are currently featured. A lot of the items, such as their various stickers, are reasonably and fairly priced -- more so than other similar shops. Vivid print quality too. Other items were tad too pricey for me to justify (e.g. $8 for a very tiny thin canvas drawstring bag and other small pouches in the $30+ range).

***UPDATE*** I revisited this location when I came back to…read moreHonolulu and was so pleasantly surprised by their Hawaii Rilakkuma and Aloha Kewpie! The freaking sun tanned kewpie baby?!?! The florals with Rilakkuma?? I bought too much stuff bc it's Hawaii limited (how could I resist). My top favs are the kewpie tote and the my Rilakkuma plush!!! (And ofc a magnet, too cute to resist). I love the switch up!

We were greeted with smiles and willingness to help. We went at the right time of the day…read more Selections of 88 Tees was so much that I was overwhelmed but the sales associates exclaimedhow it was set up. I enjoyed the atmosphere of nostalgia and shared memories on the walls. Great place to appreciate the world of colors, vintage and bargain hunting. Definite value for the right buyer who is willing to look and has hours to do so.

Awesome t-shirts! So many celebrities wear these, too! So much selection! Service is awesome!read more

As an alumnus of the Rhode Island School of Design, owner Andrew Mau clearly has a keen eye for…read morestylish design, and it manifests itself into an impressive variety of goods. Jamie W and I were waiting for our reservation at The Pig and The Lady (review: https://yelp.to/LhZdZcHz26), so we had time to explore the Kaimuki neighborhood. Beyond the necessary malasada at Pipeline Bakery (review: https://yelp.to/coxyVLI5P8), we were curious about a couple of LGBTQ-owned businesses on Waialae Avenue. One was a fun pet supply emporium, The Public Pet (review: https://yelp.to/XXvGoRe97Q), and this was the other store. There were plenty of things to browse. Clothing and accessories appeared to dominate the main hallway, while housewares, handbag, and fabrics were presented in the back area. There were unique items like colorful hair clips, duck-head umbrellas, and tins of mackerel filets. Andrew makes sure there's nothing predictable about the inventory here, which makes a return visit mandatory. RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/8XV0OV0x9v

Located Mauka side of Waialae Avenue the plus is they have a dedicated free parking lot behind…read moretheir store. See sign on the sidewalk. Another plus is you can enter the store from the parking lot instead of having to walk around to Waialae Ave. Once inside it's a large open space with plenty to see. One entire wall dedicated to beautiful hang bags. Another wall for aromatherapy and vases. Keep walking toward Waialae and there are lovely clothes, beautiful shell lei, local kine themed Christmas ornaments on sale, jewelry at register and other such boho-ish items. Big star for these lovely unique items! There are changing rooms available. We loved all the displays of old school things like a printing press! Lost a star because sadly no welcome when we entered, asking if we needed help or show us where things were located in case we didn't see them. Lost a second star because despite our purchasing some items there was no mahalo for stopping in. We purchased some beautiful ornaments for next year and some lei that was quite reasonably priced.

One of my fave shops in Kaimuki! Love the vibe and the cute little unique trinkets and stickers…read more The owners are super fun and friendly. Just an awesome place to go if you need retail therapy and want to buy something small and cute. Some stuff is like $2, sticker sheets are around $5. I put all the trinkets I get from there on my desk and my coworkers always ask where I got them from. Can't wait to stop by here again the next time I'm in Kaimuki!

Whenever I'm wandering around Kaimuki, I like to check out the cute little shops in the area. Small…read moreKine Gift is very unique and different featuring a lot of fun small items. I don't think you go into this shop looking for something. I feel like the items pick you. Some are a bit expensive for their size. but I think the uniqueness and experience help this place out. Make sure to check out their very deluxe drawer system that features many different small items.

Almost forgot to Yelp this adorable gift shop in Honolulu, where I purchased a very nice baseball…read morecap. I'd forgotten to pack a hat for this trip and might not have had a chance to buy one if I hadn't run across Mori by Art + Flea, after a meeting in the same building. The shop was very cute, with a sort of museum shop aesthetic: clean and colorful with lots of interesting merchandise, much of it made by local small businesses and artists. I didn't have time to do a full browse, but I definitely liked what I saw. There were a few baseball caps available, and I picked a flexible black one with a pink hibiscus patch sewn on the front. I wore it almost every day for the rest of my trip, from Hawaii to the Philippines. The cap made a nice souvenir, and I continue to get use out of it at home. I'm glad Mori appeared when it did. It's a great shop, definitely worth checking out if you're in Honolulu.

I love going to Mori by Art and Flea! The curation of art, clothing, household goods, and more is…read moreso much fun to browse through! The person at the counter is always helpful. And although some items might be on the pricey side, they're definitely worth it! I've bought art, a candle (highly recommend the banana bread scent), and a keychain from them recently and love all my purchases!

Stopped by CoCoNene at the International Market Place during my Honolulu trip two weeks ago, and it…read moreturned out to be one of those unexpectedly delightful finds. The shop itself is charming, and the team was exceptionally polite and genuinely friendly. Their merchandise is creative and thoughtfully curated, with a nice variety of unique items that made browsing really fun. Prices felt reasonable for the quality and originality you're getting. What I loved most was the positive energy throughout the store. One of the employees shared a sweet piece of advice that stuck with me: "Believe me, my friend. when you're my age, you'll do everything you can to make your day and truly enjoy it." Moments like that make a place memorable. Definitely a feel good stop at International Market Place . I'd happily return.

On every Hawaii visit we stop by CocoNene for some handcrafted souvenirs made by local artists!…read moreLast time we picked up the customized photo frame with the small designs to add to the base plate. This time we picked up luggage tags, hibiscus coaster, cards, and stickers. Everything is reasonably priced and I love the vibrant colors! I highly recommend the photo frames if you don't have a CocoNene piece yet!