Driving down and saw this gem…read more John and his lil pup were really welcoming. You come in and you're surrounded by tie dye... all hand made. Great selection and worth the price. Thank you John!

All things great happen when you travel off the beaten path - and in our case, the Mamalahoa…read moreHighway on the Big Island, back in July of 2020 after inter-island travel was lifted, then re-instated as the COVID numbers went back up. Glad I wasn't trapped on the Big Island, but if I had to be trapped, it would be in the shop of the TIEDYEHOBO....or maybe on the grounds of the Sheraton Keauhou Resort and Spa.... The reason we pulled in off the street, unplanned? The name...TIE DYE HOBO. I was laughing all the way into the parking lot, including when the rental car's tires screeched to a halt in the dust, kicking it all up. We got out of the car but instead of laughing, we were simply AWED by the sheer and vast FOREST of tie dye stuff in the shop, including DOLLAR BILLS! How does ONE MAN do all of this?? Johnny Cullen's story is really fascinating. He pulled himself out of homelessness and worked hard to build his Tie Dye empire, along with a wildly popular Youtube and Instagram channel (51K followers on Insta). The walkway into the store was kind of like a magical trip, and I knew it was special when I saw sunflowers growing in hanging baskets, because only a cool person would come up with such a concept! Johnny Cullen, the owner, greeted us soon after and tended to our questions about his vast collection of everything tie dye: shirts, leggings, dresses, tank tops, curtains, sarongs, masks, and yes, even dollar bills. After purchasing a bunch of stuff, Johnny gave us a tour of the secret room. I am not going to ruin stuff for you here by telling you where the secret room is and what it holds, go see for yourself! There's a bunch of other cool shops around this area like the Da Bead Shop, Gypsea Gelato and Pacific Triangle's Antiques and many more (but those were the only others we visited). I've been following JC on Instagram and it seems now he's offering tie dye workshops and how-to's, and the next time I go out there on the Mamalahoa, I'll be sure to visit one of the legendary tie dye icons of our time...Cullen!

This is such a sweet little shop I couldn't get over myself. I wanted to treat myself to a little…read morepiece of jewelry for my birthday and made it a point for it to be from a local shop. It is a literal small cottage in the middle of a parking lot for a small shopping center. Once I went inside I was swept away from the adorable decor and ambiance. I found my finds for myself almost instantly and the price was just in my range. Now when I arrived parking was kind of a pain since it was mostly full. Apparently this is a problem for the business owners and their patrons. I was informed by the owner that many people park in this particular lot but leave to either go to the beach or to other shops on the block. She gave me a parking pass (that I needed to return) so I could park on the lot. There was a parking attendant that was giving out tickets so make sure you get a parking pass from the owner asap.

Love, love, love this shop. Super warm and friendly service. I even asked about a specific necklace…read moreand not only did the owner answer my question but she made me what I was looking for, while I waited! I couldn't have asked for more. I will be coming back again for sure!

This is a great little local book store. We had finished the books we brought on vacation. They…read morehave a nice collection, plus other items, such as puzzles. We were thrilled to find it so close to our resort & with free parking in the shopping center.

Sweet little shoppe very well stocked. Was looking for some children's Hawaiian written books to…read moretake home to the littles, found them there!

Found a fabulous selection of bark cloth to cover a lampshade. They were also very helpful in…read moredirecting me to local stores where I could find additional craft supplies for my project.

Oh what joy when I found this adorable fabric shop!! I ended up purchasing over 24 yards of…read morefabric. The fabrics are gorgeous and the price is better than I can get in Phoenix. Reading their history this small store has been in Captain Cook over 100 years.

Top notch customer service, reasonable prices, great variety of styles. Love this store!read more

Great boutique with unique ladies clothing. I try to visit when they get new items. You need to…read morevisit both stores as they each have different items. For ladies who like at Chicos, you will love this store. They are even nicer & emit the island feel.

Sales man was pleasant, walked me through the basic options and a few cords. Prices seemed pretty…read morereasonable.

This was one of the best uke store visits I've ever enjoyed. I was encouraged to try lots of ukes,…read moreand then they brought out the most amazing locally made ukulele I've ever tried. Mellow, full-sound, and delightful to play. Yummy! Then, the luthier let me try one that he had just completed. Another fantastic musical option. This place is worth a visit. The whole neighborhood is worth a visit--it's only slightly off the beaten path, yet full of hidden treasures. Nothing like the strip mall style of stores in Kona.

This was my favorite shop while living in Kailua-Kona. Whenever I'm on BI-I always visit or I'll…read morestill shop online sometimes too-gotta supportive small business! I prefer their smaller Lunapule location vs their Ali'i Drive location since parking is much easier. There's a small shared parking lot infront that makes it much more convenient. Fabulous selection of cute clothes, bags, and jewelry. I still wear my hoops from here everyday since they're such good quality. Staff always have much aloha too.

The whole time my family was staying on Kona, I was on the lookout for cute boutiques and this one…read moretook the cake! The owner does an amazing job of selecting Gorgeous fabrics and textiles! I bought several things and I'm so excited to take these little treasures back with me to remember our time in Hawaii! If we ever come back to the island I will for sure come here again.

Great selections of swimwear a lot with matching wraps, women's resort wear, event and everyday…read moreclothing in the latest styles and colors. A well curated selection of gifts to suit many occasions. Bride and bridal party items, girls trip wear galore. The vibe is strong and trendy. Super customer service and owner is very knowledgeable about her hand picked items. We will be repeat customers and recommend this boutique highly.

From the owner: A Specially Curated Selection Of Women's Clothing From Upscale Event Wear to Fun, Trendy Resort…read moreWear and Accessories.

Next door to Tea-licious, you'll notice some attractive quilts in the window of Quill & Feather…read more Beautifully made modern quilts, lovely and stylish upcycled comfy throws, gorgeous handmade mugs, cute clothes, shoes and other items. The woman who runs the place is very amenable--no hassle and helpful. The items aren't cheap but are worth the price for their quality and sophisticated style. Worth a stop!

After lusting after a certain necklace for months I bought it and have received so many…read morecompliments. No one else will ever have this necklace and I like that. I was too slow to snatch up a ring I wanted but I spoke with Hannah the artist and she and I picked out a stone and she made a ring for me. It's perfect and in the future I will be commissioning more jewelry from her. Talented, helpful, and reasonably priced.

She moved from the mall that is near Longs Drugs. The new store is in the Kona Inn shopping center…read more. the store is much smaller but still great quality merchandise and super sales associates . I purchased some bracelets for my friends and a gorgeous pink batik dress for moi.

I went to the Mary Jane's location in the Kings Shops. I purchased a permanent bracelet done by one…read moreof their associates. This was on 7/21. The total for the bracelet was right around $90. The "permanent jewelry" did not last for 24 hours, and came off as I was putting on sunscreen. I returned to the location today 7/22 to ask for them to fix the bracelet, as I was specifically told if I were to have any complications with it I should bring it back. Upon arrival I was told they could not fix my charm as they did not have gold wire. So I said silver was fine. After digging through a box she told me she did not have any silver wire either. I was then told that I could pay $25 for a new charm or $24 for more chain. I refused as this was an issue on their part, and left the store with a broken piece of "permanent jewelry" that did not last 24 hours. The sales associate was clueless to anything that could be done, and was simply put unhelpful. Extremely disappointed in this experience, and I hope they figure out these issues soon.