Best place for records/music in Kakaako! I love their disco ball :) ideal for dancing. They also…read morethrow the best parties! Yelp has a super fun event in Kakaako and Hungry Ear had the best setup of everyone with the best music! I had fun dancing and partying with my Elite besties in the store and Aunty Mary and her husband run the best record place in Kakaako! Definitely go visit them! :)

Located on the 2nd floor of SALT. Lots of parking. Please be sure to scan the QR code when you park…read moreand scan again at the store to validate your parking. Great selection if you are into cds, vinyl albums etc. Good value for used cds and vinyl. Nice staff to help you if you have any questions. They sell stickers by the cashier.

We love coming to this spot after a meal at the Ward. The kid loves perusing the comic book…read moresection. This is where he's bought comic books every year on vacation. I love book stores in general so I don't mind hanging out checking out all the new books and art they have. We love coming here every year we're in town :)

For what it's worth this place is a godsend for those looking for used books and supporting the…read morelibrary but don't expect a massive catalog. For the footprint they got there which is sizable they don't have a large footprint of genres of books. A good set of it is dedicated to rare large print books and music which while good was not what I was looking for. The aisles that were were small and lacking much variety in topic. I'd imagine that their system changes often from donations from the library so maybe I came at a slow time for my genres but yah. All books regardless are priced so cheaply like 2-4 bucks so it's an easy visit if you're coming to town. If they had more variety I'd definitely make trips specially for this but as it is a solid stop regardless.

When Jamie W and I heard that Josh Spencer, the owner of LA's legendary Last Bookstore (review:…read morehttps://yelp.to/PBt2J99ygG) had opened a bookstore in Honolulu, we decided to look for it on our recent Oahu adventure. It turned out to be in Downtown close to Chinatown. While it doesn't have the scale of the Last Bookstore, this store shares some of the unique design elements of its SoCal progenitor like curving shelves and large vinyl collection. A broad scan of the books on display reflects titles that seem more avant garde than more commercial curations with sections devoted to science fiction, horror, true crime, and rock music. Jamie found an existential book about his favorite band called "Queen and Philosophy" (Photo 9), while I bought an intriguing manga cosplay history book called "Otaku Japan" (Photo 5). We probably could've spent another hour in here, but we had manapua on our minds. RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/n9JWu5nlzl

I stopped by Skull-Face Books & Vinyl while walking through Chinatown and it quickly stood out as…read moreone of the more unique independent shops in the area. The store blends two cultures that often go hand in hand: underground literature and vinyl records. The space itself feels very curated. Instead of a large commercial bookstore layout, the shop has a smaller, more intentional selection of titles and records that reflect niche interests, counterculture themes, and independent publishing. It feels like a place built for people who enjoy digging through shelves to discover something unexpected. One of the highlights is the mix of books and vinyl. The store carries everything from rare or independent books to records that span multiple genres, which creates an environment where music and literature intersect. Browsing through the collection feels more like exploring a curated archive than a traditional retail store. The atmosphere fits well with the Chinatown neighborhood. Bethel Street has a strong creative and artistic identity, and Skull-Face Books & Vinyl contributes to that scene with its alternative aesthetic and independent spirit. What stood out most to me was how personal the shop feels. Independent stores like this often reflect the personality of the people behind them, and that character comes through clearly in the selection and layout. Overall, Skull-Face Books & Vinyl is a great place to explore if you are in Chinatown and enjoy independent bookstores, vinyl records, and creative spaces that feel a little different from mainstream retail shops.

I stopped by the Barnes & Noble at Ala Moana Center and it remains one of the most comfortable…read moreplaces in the mall if you want to slow down and spend some time browsing books. The store is spacious and well organized, with clearly arranged sections that make it easy to explore different genres. Walking through the aisles feels relaxed, and there is a wide selection of books ranging from best sellers and new releases to classics and specialty topics. One thing that stood out to me is how the store still maintains the traditional bookstore experience even though it is located inside a busy shopping center. The layout encourages browsing, and it is easy to spend a good amount of time looking through titles and discovering books you were not originally planning to buy. Another highlight is the range of non-book items available throughout the store. You will find journals, gifts, educational toys, and other reading-related merchandise, which adds variety to the experience. The atmosphere is calm compared to many other areas of the mall, and the store tends to attract a mix of students, families, and casual readers looking for a quiet place to browse. Overall, Barnes & Noble at Ala Moana Center is a great stop if you enjoy bookstores and want a comfortable place to explore books while spending time at the mall.

This specific store is noted for being a unique "cultural hub" in Honolulu with several standout…read morefeatures that distinguish it from a standard mainland location. 1. It serves as a major community gathering point, often hosting local author signings and cultural events that reflect the islands' literary scene. So now you can get your copy of Eat Lava Pray signed. 2. The in-store café serves official Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes, so you can skip the restaurant lines. 3. Reflecting Hawaii's deep cultural ties to Japan, this location features an exceptionally large manga and anime section that rivals international bookstores. 4. The store maintains a robust physical media section with a curated selection of vinyl records. I found Pois Don't Cry and Lei Lady Lei.

Other Realms is located in the back side of the Nimitz Center. Parking can be a little tight on…read morebusy weekdays but if you head straight past Eagle Cafe on the left, there's a smaller parking lot that usually has enough open stalls that doesn't compete with the other shops in the front. This store has absolutely everything from comic books, collectibles, MTG/TCG, D&D items and books, Warhammer, and also board games. Honestly if you are into any of those then this place is the place to come to. The absolute widespread level of inventory is only matched by how friendly the staff is and how comfortable of an environment they've created to spend your time there. They even put on events on nearly a daily basis depending what you're into. Pricing is very reasonable and I do majority of my shopping here as it is extremely competitive with online pricing. Not to mention being able to find the product that you're looking for locally is hard to find for most shops. The gameplay areas of the store are clean, tidy, and do not smell (yes... we know the stereotype of hobby shops). Plus they're always willing to spend the time to explain and help you get into any of the games they sell. I haven't played MTG for decades since I was a child and they were so kind to take me thru the differences from what I knew then to the large and vast game that it has become. They also make it simple to sign up on their website for Prerelease events and specialty game nights. I'm so glad to have found a store that has a staff that is passionate about the games as much as its customers. Thank you so much for having such a great shop to keep coming back to.

Great selections and very knowledgeable staff!…read more Widest range of collections for the novice collector to the seasoned enthusiasts

Wow. There honestly isn't enough time to go through all the amazing stuff at this collectibles…read moreshow, and I certainly do not have the budget to buy all the amazing things I want. So happy this comes around every 6 months. Thanks to all the organizers and vendors!

My first time at the show! I've always loved vintage, thrifting, flea markets, etc. so I was…read moreexcited to check this out. I heard about it from a sweet Japanese owner of this delicious local plate lunch spot (Pioneer) when I commented on how their vintage decor looked great, and noticed they were selling some of their vintage collectibles. The lady gave me a coupon/flyer to this show. I'm so glad I checked it out, it was so much more crowded than I expected. Over 90+ vendors, so much to look at and treasure-hunt through. Also a great place to discover good vintage sources, since the vendors can only bring a portion of their goods to the show! Price ranged from $1-$2000+ depending on what you're looking for. Bring cash!

Great experience at Eco Town! Everything was clean and organized. My wife found some really good…read moregolf clubs! I'd definitely come back. Prices were reasonable. Service was decent staff didn't really interact much. One of my favorite thrift stores!

Easy location to stop by and check out second hand goods! Located in Iwilei, sharing a parking lot…read morewith Costco, you can easily see the storefront from the road. Lots of great selection. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Easy donation process too - just stop in and drop off your bags. No donation receipt given.

I always find it to be an easy process to drop off donations at this Goodwill. It's centrally…read morelocated and near the Safeway on Beretania. It's not too hard to get to, and once you get there, you drive in to their garage and there's a pull-through spot where you can stop and drop off your donations. Every time I've gone, there's been a worker there who responds quickly and comes over to my car with a rolling cart to help collect donations. They always ask me if I need a receipt for donation purposes. It's quick and simple and I don't have to do much more than unload my trunk. I've never been behind more than one car, and usually there's no line at all. Easy, helpful spot to donate your goods or to buy new-to-you items.

I am so grateful that Goodwill offers free tax preparation for low income kupuna. It's best you…read moremake your reservations when they post their dates and times (usually the end of February) because they fill up fast. My tax preparer was Fia. She was a gem and she worked quickly. Mahalo Fia.

I love coming to this thrift shop. It's quaint, it's not too busy, and they have a good variety of…read moreitems to look through. Some items are quite dated / vintage. I often find things I am not looking for, to purchase at very good prices. The ladies that operate the Thrift shop are so nice and helpful. If you didn't bring your own shopping bag, they will give you one. The shop runs specials, too. Yellow tags were 50% off this time. Not only do I shop here, I also donate items. Clean, undamaged, useable items. If it's of good quality and in good condition, it will be purchased. Sometimes they have items that may "not work", but if it is a vintage item, someone my find it a challenge to restore it to working condition. Donations are taken at the back door on Wednesdays and Saturdays during business hours. Running a thrift shop is not an easy job and I give these ladies many props for sorting through donations, pricing and setting them out for sale. Go check it out and bring a shopping bag as you will buy something!

No one wants to give low ratings to a church, but as a "thrift store", it fails tremendously when…read morecompared to other thrift stores and Savers/Goodwill/Salvation Army. I understand the popularity of vintage and secondhand items, and all proceeds do go to the church, but the pricing has become more and more ridiculous that I wonder if they even sell anything besides the truly unique items. Quite a number of items are priced near or more than the price of it brand new. An example is a very used Cooke Street Aloha Shirt from Costco. NEW at Costco is $19.99. Here, $15. Starbucks Ceramic Tumbler $28. Here, $19. I feel the people pricing the items follow eBay prices, or checks how much it is brand new, and then goes from there depending on condition. It's like those people at garage sales where they get super upset and offended when you bargain, and they start telling you how much they bought it for, how it's "barely used", how "high" quality, how they spend their "hard earned" money, and etc. Then in the end, you just give a polite smoke and kindly say, "okay, no thanks." It's the same as here. Just take a look, and then "okay, no thanks. Bye!" It's hard because there are a lot of unique items and do want to give support, but it's not thrifty!

Not just books…read more.. Though they do have wonderful selection on books for all ages I just love the other items they carry here from mugs to toys all are so cute and some specific for all occasions and with that they have a great selection of greeting cards as well. My favorite are the "Little Inspirations" as each one has a wonderful yet simple message that seem to express the cutest moment to help capture the vibe you're looking for and with that is $0.99 so you know I got a few along with some other items including cute gift items. The staff here are always so kind and welcoming browsing around here you'll never know what you'll find all done with such wonderful selection for family and friends and with them on the ground floor facing the parking garage getting there is easy. Thank you!

Back in 1983, Carl and Becky Ashizawa noticed limited resources on Christian book selections in HI…read morein contrast with the bigger stores on the Mainland. To provide the same resources to HI residents, the Ashizawas opened a bookstore at Fort St Mall in downtown Honolulu, which is part of a national chain of independently owned stores operating under the Association of Logos Bookstores. They named their store, Logos Bookstore of HI. "Logos" is a Greek word that means to reason, divine wisdom and in Christianity, refers to Jesus as the Word of God. Logos Bookstore carries bibles, spiritual guides, fiction books, music, gifts, and greeting cards. Being a Christian bookstore, its most important book is the Bible, and because they're expensive, Logos has a 15% discount to make it more affordable if purchased there. Logos has most of all Bible translations, and the Bibles come in various colors and sizes. At times, it was a struggle for the Ashizawas to keep the bookstore open. With Amazon, it was less expensive to purchase online instead of from a bookstore. The Ashizawas noted that it was free to ship books to the store for pickup and how purchasers could tap the knowledge of the Ashizawas in accessing resources in growing their relationship with Christianity. They've never closed but moved six times, seeking lesser rent. Logos has been housed at Ward Warehouse, then to Queen St, Halekauwila St, Keawe St, and now to Ward Centre. Hoping that this is their permanent location. I love the store's inventory! They have a wide range of items: * Bibles, and lots of them. * Crosses of all sizes, colors, and materials. * Church supplies (candles, communion trays, etc.). * Fictional and non-fictional books. * Colorful tote bags with scriptures printed on them. * Wired array of greeting cards. * Mugs with scripture sayings. * Children's books and games. * CDs and DVDs. * Anointing oil. * Jewelry. * Seasonal items - Mother's Day gifts, Christmas ornaments, Easter egg fillers. * Clothing. * Gift items. * Bookmarks and scripture cards. * Non-inventory special orders. I enjoy browsing in this store, as there is so much to look at. I love to purchase scripture cards, gift items, and greeting cards, which I have received compliments from those receiving them. Their gift items are thoughtful and Christ-centered, especially if one is seeking to deepen their relationship with Christ. I love their greeting cards, as Logos carries an extensive inventory of cute and beautiful cards for both Christian and non-Christian believers. And where else can you get personalized engraved names on bibles. Logos has a rewards program for military, clergy, and the public. For a set annual membership fee, you can get a percentage of books and most other items, including greeting cards! Plus, in receiving an e-mail newsletter each month, there is a 25% off coupon for any one book, music, DVD, or gift item of choice. Staff is very knowledgeable about their inventory, friendly and willing to help. Tap the wisdom and suggestions by the Ashikawas. Logos has a quiet atmosphere for you to browse leisurely. Staff leaves you alone, so no need to have someone watching over your shoulders. When paying, they will always ask if you have a rewards account so that you can get a discount. There is a fee for credit card purchases. With its glass walls and bright lighting, Logos stands out in the darkened covered area of Ward Centre in Ward Village. The store interior is very clean and bright. Merchandise is well displayed throughout the store, with every space taken to showcase their importance. Hours of operation are Mon to Sat 9:30a to 6p, Sun closed. I love the location of Logos, as it's on the ground floor in the middle of Ward Center and if you're fortunate enough, you might get score a space directly across from Logos. I've parked in these convenient spaces many times and have run in to get a greeting card and run out. These spaces and those in the regular parking structure are free and shared among the stores of Ward Centre. Logos is an excellent Christian bookstore for those seeking resources who want to deepen their relationship with Jesus. It's also an excellent bookstore for non-Christians to browse through their awesome inventory, some that are not necessarily faith-based. Glad that we have you, Logos! Support local!