I can't say enough nice things about this business! We are regular visitors to Maui and stop in…read moreevery single time we are here. If you are lucky, you will get to meet the artist and she will explain exactly what she does. It's phenomenal. Her work is unbelievable. She is lovely! Today I was helped by Aaron--just as kind and helpful. If you want a truly unique souvenir or piece of art for your home, this is THE place. Highest recommendation.

We stopped by Nana's Flowers just to look around, and one of the guys gave us a demo of how he…read moremakes the clay flowers. It was so cool to watch! He even gave the flower he made to my daughter, which was such a sweet surprise. We ended up coming back later to get my other daughter a cute little clay flower pot. Price for the small clay flower pot was a surprise as I didn't expect to pay that, but that's ok. Such a unique shop and a really nice experience!

We had so much fun customizing our own keychains and bib at SUNOA in Kona! The owner was incredibly…read morekind and even gave us a board to arrange our customized bag tag keychains before attaching them, which made the whole process so much easier. The store was clean, had air conditioning (which was a lifesaver after being out in the Hawaii Heat!), and SO many tiny character patches to choose from. It was honestly hard to decide because everything was so cute. I ended up making a personalized Bib for my nephew and a matching bag tag. Our total came to $82.30 for both, I thought it was worth it for such unique, handmade souvenirs. It was such a fun experience and one of my favorite memories from Kona, especially getting to spend quality time with my sister while making them. If you're looking for some creative souvenirs, instead of the usual gift shop items, I definitely recommend stopping by!

Such a cute and unique Kona souvenir shop! You can personalize items like bag tags, pouches,…read morekeychains, passport holders and more. There are tons of adorable little patches to choose from. So many cute options that you can use to make something that feels completely personal to you. I went with a cute hello kitty travel theme. Shop owner is super sweet and kind. I would highly recommend stopping by in you're in kona. It is such a fun way to make a souvenir that's actually unique to you rather than getting something you can find everywhere. Definitely check it out!

Very large variety of fabrics with Hawaiian flare and great customer service. The elderly lady…read morethere is very knowledgeable and helpful.

I made a special trip during my vacation to Big Island because of all the positive reviews and…read morehistoric nature of the shop. I feel bad saying anything negative about JA businesses because I am JA myself but the joint was not great at all. It was dingy and felt dirty and in disarray. The place needs an update and the vibe, which was like my grandmas closet (if my grandma actually had a closet), did not encourage me to browse and buy. If you're coming from Oahu, better to just wait to buy fabric back home. If you're coming from a place that has no aloha fabric, I would recommend going to Hilo to Discount Fabrics instead.

There are so many stores to shop at in this area BUT none of them gave us the friendly customer…read moreservice that we received at Sunset Traders! We received such a warm welcome from Terri & Carl that we immediately felt like we knew what the Aloha Spirit was about! It was a great way to start our vacation. You truly have so many choices of where to shop when you come to the Big Island but after walking into Sunset Traders you won't need or want to shop anywhere else! They helped us find everything we needed without ever making us feel pressured to shop. They gave us our space but were close enough when we had questions. This store has everything! I wish I had taken more photos but I was just so excited bc who wants to waste time shopping at a bunch of different stores on vacation when they can find it all in one place? The variety ranged from the cute Christmas ornaments with Santa & turtles all the way to handmade, beautiful one of a kind jewelry. Sunset Traders has items for every budget too! Stop in & grab a few postcards or buy a quality shirt that won't fall apart after a few washes. I also think it's a great idea to support local small business owners! Chain stores are great but will you find unique, one of a kind jewelry? Nope! We left with exactly what we needed, smiles on our faces & great advice on local beaches / restaurants that we should try out from Terri & Carl! We not only enjoyed shopping in this great store but the view out the front door was beautiful! It is also conveniently located next door to shaved ice! So, shop, take photos of the ocean right outside the front door & then grab dessert next door. Mahalo to Terri & Carl!

Wow so nice to be greeted by two amazing women smiling when we were shopping. I was looking for…read morepooka shell necklaces for our grandkids, best prices on Alli Drive. The two other stores, ABC and a Hawaiian owned, we were not even acknowledged:-( When we left Sunset Traders I honestly felt we had made new friends with both the ladies;-)

This place is incredible. Their have just about every art supply I can imagine, and their prices…read moreare very reasonable. They staff are friendly, helpful and do a great job keeping adequate inventory in stock. I used to have many of things I buy for my business shipped in, but I have found the total cost and hassle much less when I buy from Akamai. I am very happy we have such a resource in our community.

This was a really great art store on the big Island that I was surprised to find. The selection was…read morereally great and they had great prices. I would have bought more to support the business and because the prices were so good but I didn't have room in my suitcase.

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!

Cool place and custom T shirts! Artwork is awesome!…read moreI had 5 T made for gifts and it only took a few days for them to complete. The shirts are high quality and soft! Highly recommended!

I can't remember where I had heard of these artisans but I made a point to find them to see their…read morework in person. I was so happy to find a small, unassuming shop with so many wonder pieces. What made my first visit so special was finding such a unique piece -- a ray, for me symbolizing one of the best free dives of my life -- and meeting the young craftsman who had carved it. We talked for quite a while and I loved hearing him share stories of his creative life and work. Please, make time to visit this magical place and leave time to see and hear the beauty they bring to life.

A very good collection of gifts and handmade items! I shopped at so many stores. Everyone I talked…read moreto was so nice and helpful. A few of them selling jewelry educated me on what exactly it was and how it was made. Some stores you get more for your money, but all of it was worth it!

Originally came just for Shaka Tacoz and pleased to discover this really cute marketplace! We tried…read moreBerrybird Coffee (lovely people) and a smoothie shop. We also chatted with a previous SFX designer in one of the coffee bean shops. There are some cute souvenir shops as well. There was also an ATM that I ended up using. I would say the place needs upkeeping and proper shade. There is a courtyard section with some tables but with the hot sun beating down on us, it was not comfortable. The tables were also very dirty and the chairs are rusted and old. There is also an obnoxious amount of horseflies. We ended up eating in our car.