Worth the walk! Tourists with kids, this is the way to go! Sure, you could walk to the Ala Mona…read moremall but you're going to spend a ton of money for one toy vs at Keiki 2 Keiki you can let your kids go wild and pick out many things. I was surprised to find that things were priced cheaper than the Once Upon a Child stores we have on the mainland-- particularly the clothes. Speaking of clothes, we found Barbie clothes that normally are $10+ at the store here for only $1.99 new in package! Like new backpacks for like $5.99 and much much more! (loved the $0.99 books). And the quality of the clothing for sale was fantastic for being secondhand-- even the swimsuits. I will say that the store isn't the easiest to navigate (there is A LOT in here) but perhaps that's part of the fun (you could always ask the owner where to locate stuff if you're looking for something in particular). This shop is great way to fill your hotel room with some toys too just incase you have the unfortunate experience of getting sick on vacation or get really badly sunburnt and need a day in (keeps the kiddo happier). Owner was nice too, allowed my daughter to use the restroom. PS If you're a Disney fan there were lots of hidden gems, from Disney pins to Disney purses/packs to jewelry and more!

Keiki 2 Keiki sells new and gently used children's clothes, accessories and toy. We stopped in to…read morelook for tap shoes for my granddaughter. She's at the age where she changes shoe sizes every couple months and we're not sure she's going to be a Ginger Rogers. The store is somewhat cluttered with lots of great deals. Every square inch is covered with merchandise. The clerk/owner is Aloha friendly and will help you find something. Several other people were shopping for clothes and backpacks. We did find the tap shoes at about a third of the price of new shoes. What was nice is that she could try them on so we could sure they fit right before we bought them. She tried about six pair before we found the perfect fit. (She is a princess, for sure.) We also picked up a gymnastics leotard for her for a couple bucks. The shop has a small shared parking lot with free parking.

Lovely shop in Waikiki Exclusive Miffy Hawaii items you can…read moreonly get here A bit pricey but worth it if you're a serious Miffy collector like I am Free 3 hour kamaaina parking in the Royal Hwn Parking Be sure to visit guest services to get your parking validated

I'd highly recommend this store if you are a fan of Miffy - they have a lot of cute items, some…read moreexclusive to the Waikiki retail store. However, be prepared to pay more than what you'd expect as other reviewers had pointed out - the prices are high for what these items really should cost, which sucks, but I believe there is a reason(s) for this. I purchased a small plush keychain, a tee, a magnet and a sticker and the cost was just over $90 - the cost of the tee surprised me the most as it's $55 and I was expecting this to be more in the $40-$45 range. The store is on the smaller side and even on a weekday afternoon after 3pm, it was packed. It's located at the end of the row of stores, adjacent to the side of the Royal Hawaiian where the Sheraton is. Staff at the store were nice and helpful with any questions that I had. Besides the plushies, they had a great selection of stickers as well as magnets and keychains. For decades, I was aware of how popular Miffy has been in Japan (my cousin in Japan had Miffy items since the 90's), but for the U.S., I feel it has become increasingly popular within the last 2-4 years or so. I'm not sure if it's possibly because the creator, Dick Bruna had passed away in 2017 and since then, licensing and the creation of more Miffy merch and collabs may have become more easier to come out with, at least that's been the speculation. Although I'm generally not a fan at all of Hello Kitty or Sanrio, nor do I particularly like rabbits, there is something about Miffy that does appeal to me more than Sanrio characters - likely the simple design and neutral expression on Miffy and that it came before Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and its European vibes. Before this, I'd ordered a plush Miffy keychain from the Kira online shop in SF. The keychain ended up being much bigger than expected for me to place on a bag/backpack so I decided that I'd stop by this store during my few days in HI to see if I can find a smaller keychain and maybe a tee as I heard this is currently one of only two Miffy themed stores in the U.S., the other being Miffytown in Kentucky. If you're in Honolulu and are a fan of Miffy, then this is worth checking out.

I love this mom-and-pop shop and I'm so sad they are closing. They have been around for as long as…read moreI can remember and always have the cutest designs. My kiddos enjoy all the cute merchandise. From the Jellycat stuffies, kawaii notebooks, pencils, rubber stamps, etc. I always look forward to the new t-shirt designs and really hope they relocate or sell online.

So many cute local items in this store! Long long time ago before Taj opened a store front they…read moreused to do pop ups all over, I can remember the days they had pop ups at Chaminade then they opened a store at Ala Moana and moved to ward. It's really sad that after all these many years Taj clubhouse will shut down for good. They are having a store sale now in preparation for closing. Shirts, bags, towels, blankets all will be a thing of a great past! Please go and support local. This store is tentatively getting ready to close on June 15. Always great service!

This location doesn't have a phone. The phone number goes to the other SoHa in the mall, but they…read moredon't help with any inquiries. The actual store has a good selection of items, but the website to order and pickup is pretty terrible. In the end, it is best to just go in. I wanted reusable swim diapers for my daughter. Their selection was okay. The diaper fit pretty well for the price. The price online is also the same as in store.

Cute stuff for sale but I was disappointed with the customer service here. I was planning to buy…read moreseveral things but after hearing a sales associate talk to my toddler a certain way, I just wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. Much better experience in the Ala Moana location.

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.

88 Tees is a shop that sells a variety of T-shirts and other clothing options. I do…read morewish they had more options for youth T-shirts when I stopped by. The staff is always very helpful and friendly. We had fun shopping at this store and bought a few things. They have a good selection on T-shirts and prices are reasonable. If you want to stop by this store go early. Their hours have changed they are open from 11-6pm. Enjoy and until next time, Chao!

Love the one of a kind ornaments and items! Such creativity! Great customer service!! Prompt reply…read morewith any questions or inquiries!!

So happy I found this class! Richie is an amazing teacher. Very professional and personable. I left…read moreher class feeling very happy with what I learned and made (CUTE pillow). Super excited for the next class. I highly recommend.

There are not that many local kid clothing stores around. So I came here when I wanted to get dome…read moreHawaiian souvenirs for kids. They do have some cute kids clothing and products that have the local theme. A bit costly honestly but I thought oh well gotta support local businesses right. But the most annoying part was the lady (not sure if she's the owner?) who kept asking me questions or promoting other products. It just made me want to leave so badly...and I saw similar yelp reviews about this issue.

A small variety of boutique style infant to toddler clothing. Moderately priced…read more I did make a recent purchase but will not be going back. An older woman was tending the shop. She was uncomfortably pushy on other products when the single product I wanted didn't have the correct size. I can clearly see the other options, I dont need to be heckled about them. I also asked for a bag in the end and she was very curt and said "you didn't ask for one". I replied to her that typically a shop will ask me if I want one. Overall, limited selection and poor costumer service. Next time I'll take the time to go across the street to Taj Clubhouse in the Ward Village Shops where the customer service and product variety is at a much higher standard.

Kahala Mall had a deal between 12/5-12/7 where you could get specials at certain stores. I recently…read morehad a grandchild and like the infant selections at this store. I saw the sign where you could get 25% off an item in the window and went in. Maybe it was senior moment but lately I can go into a store for a specific item and leave with something else, only to kick myself when I got home. So when I went to purchase my items I completely forgot about the special. I wasn't reminded about it either. I went to Complete Kitchen and bought a couple of items there. The cashier was telling everyone about their sales and the discounts. So I went back to Up and Riding and asked if the items I bought (over $100) were eligible. They were and she did take 25% off the most expensive item. In terms of customer service the cashiers at Complete Kitchen were so much more helpful (not only to me because I heard their spiel to others too).

We often frequent Up & Riding for my kids. We mostly purchase slippers for the kids here since they…read morehave a lot of options. They have a lot of clothing as well from local vendors. Prices can be a little expensive for some items, but it is not bad for others. They also often have a sale rack. Make sure you sign up for their loyalty program to accumulate points for your purchases. Once you have so many points, you will be able to redeem it for money off your purchase. Staff are not always helpful or friendly, but they are young. Store is very neat and visually appealing.

Huge and gorgeous store. Multiple floors and they have a great selection of t-shirts, some you…read moremight not be able to find at other Uniqlo stores.

You don't have to sell me on Uniqlo. I buy their logo free polo shirts and HEATTECH thermals all…read morethe time. I would stock up on socks and sweaters with abandon from the Uniqlos closer to my home in San Francisco. That was why it surprised me that I would seek out this familiar store at the mammoth Ala Moana Center. However, I had seen a local vlogger's YouTube video where he showcased the Hawaiian-exclusive clothing they sell here. Jamie W and I decided to drop by when we were at Ala Moana. Although not at the scale of the Tokyo Ginza flagship, it's one of the global chain's larger stores with an expansive multi-floor space. They offer the Brands Hawaiian Loco line, which is quite a distinct array of T-shirts spotlighting locally renowned businesses like Leonard's Bakery, Hawaiian Airlines, and Zippy's. I even bought one featuring a bowl of Zippy's saimin called Zipmin (Photo 4). I also really liked their line of aloha shirts because designs came from top quality Japanese block prints. I fell in love with one shirt based on Hokusai's "The Great Wave Off Kanagawa". I had never seen one like that before. They even offer opportunities to customize T-shirts and tote bags using exclusive designs from local artists. There's enough here to justify a shopping expedition. If you think one Uniqlo is like another, reconsider and come here. RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/06Oa2Epa6T

For those that have known, they know. For anyone stumbling upon this brand and this retail…read morelocation, I will say that this brand has an almost cult-like following, which is what brings me back year after year to update my HiLife collection. They did relocate from its previous Waikiki location to this location in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza since my last visit a few years ago. I'm a big fan of their soft cotton t-shirts, with muted colors. I picked up another few this past summer, and I will likely continue this pattern for the foreseeable future.

I walked into the HiLife store at South Shore Market with the intention of buying some shirts and a…read morehat. I was the only shopper there. The sales associate clearly saw me, then looked away and made no effort to greet or acknowledge me. No welcome, no offer of assistance--nothing. After looking through their merchandise for two minutes, I decided to leave. I won't patronize a store that doesn't provide basic courtesy to its customers. Ironically, there's a sign at the entrance that says "Aloha Lives Within"--but I certainly didn't feel any aloha during my visit.