On a recent visit to Kauai, I had time to use before an event. I saw this place pop up on the map…read morebut wasn't sure it was actually there; thankfully it was. If you're a fan of thrift shops, this one is worth visiting. Located just off Rice St in Lihue, they have ample free parking outside. It doubles as a social services center in the front, with donation area at the back. Signs lead you toward the shop entrance as well. They have a lot of stuff in such a small space, with clothing, books, media, home goods, toys, etc. More valuable items are kept in the glass case or behind the counter. The shop attendants were friendly and welcoming. If you're visiting and need books to read or clothing in a pinch, this is a great option.

Loved, loved, loved this thrift store. Good prices, pretty well organized and helpful staffread more

We were looking for some knick-knacks but this thrift store is more if you're looking for clothes,…read morebags, etc. Items are donated.

My daughters wanted to hit at least one thrift store while we were on the island and this was the…read moreonly one open when we got into town. Definitely an authentic neighborhood thrift store with lots of items to choose from. It was very warm inside on a hot day. My youngest found a nice wallet which she ended up purchasing, but other than that, they didn't have what they were looking for. Nice setup though!

We visited KAEF with our toddler who LOVES farm animals. It was such a great experience. We learned…read moreabout the rescued animals and even learned a few new things. Getting to interact with the animals was wonderful too, something our toddler definitely enjoyed. The tour guide was wonderful too, you can tell she really cares about the animals. Definitely recommend visiting KAEF. Also definitely recommend wearing shoes you don't care about. We visited a day after it rained so it was especially muddy.

We had an amazing experience at Kauai Animal Education Farm! Christy was absolutely fantastic, so…read morewarm, patient, and genuinely wonderful with our daughter. She went out of her way to make sure our toddler felt comfortable and included, and that meant the world to us. The whole experience felt personal, relaxed, and welcoming, like visiting someone's home rather than a typical attraction. Our daughter had a blast, we learned a lot, and we left smiling. You can tell how much love and care goes into the animals and into the way guests are treated. If you're visiting Kauai with kids (or just love animals), this is a must-do. We truly felt at home here and will remember this experience for a long time. Mahalo, Christy, for such a special visit!

Love to support this local organization. I can always find something to buy that I can't live…read morewithout! Have been invited to two key ceremonies when recently built homes are given to a local family. Always donate to them every year. Great to give back to the community.

Very organized, and welcoming. I got an island purse for $4. I felt like things were priced well…read more Cute kitty was hanging out.

This was a big way to give back to the gracious land in Oahu. Kaika our tour leader and helper gave…read morea thorough and interesting history of the land. My company participated on Sunday morning. We spent about two hours digging up sand and pouring in buckets and we passed it down through our staggered line back to the land. There is the large pond side and keiki pond. Keiki side is good for land work, such as weed pulling and much more shallow for keiki to stand in. They also provide gloves and high quality tubbie shoes. The shoes help u walk better on the sand/mud in the pond. We had over 100 of us employees with alongside our ohana and friends and we accomplished a lot according to the staff there. Not to mention, every third Saturday they are open for volunteers! You can also book a field trip for schools to attend and give back to the community. Be careful when walking in the adult side...the mud was soft on some parts and you can end up in your knees in mud. Be safe, hydrate and walk while in the ponds. If there are large sink areas in the pond, the staff must be notified and they will put a large pole to identify of the unsafe areas. Fisheries help our ecosystem so fish can grow big and supply the nutrients from the selenity of the water. Kids will also have an art lesson to do while they help serve. TO avoid harmful chemicals in the waters, please listen and only apply sun block to face. Avoid arms and legs if you are going to be going into the pond. Parking is in front and there is no sign so if you use the address from Yelp, it's legit in directing the correct turn to make.

We took our class there all the way from Town, was totally worth the experience. The staff is very…read moreknowledgeable about fish ponds, the bio diversity of the area and the history of the loko ia. They were great with our keiki, 4th graders. Best part is they had staff that could accomodate our school, a kula kaiapuni(Hawaiian immersion school). They had a couple staff that could Ōlelo Hawaii. One of them actually went to our school back in the day!! Great experience, great knowledge and such a Beautiful āina. Theyre work is so important to the area of Waialua!

I dropped off 5 carloads of home goods, clothing, bedding, etc while downsizing my mom's condo to…read moremove her into a house with my sis and her fam. Helping Hands was so much closer to where we live compared to Salvation Army or Goodwill. I like that Helping Hands is truly a nonprofit organization because they don't sell your donated goods to the people who need them. People can come get the goods for free at helping hands. Staff were always very friendly and helpful with unloading my car. They are also very good about giving me the tax write off forms. (Salvation Army has you go to a website to get tax form and I couldn't even create an account successfully on the website. Kept getting error message.) Helping hands drop off times are Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM so the drop off window is pretty limited.

I have been working with this organization for over 20 years. They have been helping the community…read morefor the past 50 years! Amazing! I always refer my clients there to get free household goods such as bedding, pots and pans, dishes, etc. I always drop off my donations there. Every Christmas - they have Adopt A Family and I love seeing our clients get items they wouldn't be able to get for their family since it is so expensive living here in Hawaii. They also have the Ready To Learn program which gives students school supplies for the upcoming year. They have other programs so please donate any household items or give a monetary donation if you are able! Thank you Helping Hands Hawaii!

Lovely farmers market with a bountiful spread of local venders. Well organized, clean and in a…read moregorgeous setting. Best ever coconut milk can be found here.

Located in the downtown are of Hanalei on Kauai's north shore, the Hanalei Farmer's Market operates…read moreonly on Saturday morning. With the beautiful weather and easy parking, the setting was perfect for a great time. But found out that it wasn't worth the 50 minute drive by itself, though there are plenty of places to visit on the north shore around that area...still worth the trip. We arrived a bit earlier than the 09:00 start time, so parked near the Hanalei Pier, and walked across the sand of the beach to enjoy the morning before arriving at the market. The market was fairly hopping by 09:30, with 30 different stalls selling their wares. My goal was to find two things to munch on first, as we walked the market: some sliced white pineapple and malasadas. It's clear that for food items, the market does an effective job of making sure a type of a food item is sold by only one vendor at the market...it really inflates the price. White pineapple is a lot less hardier for transport, thus hard to find on the mainland...but definitely a far superior pineapple in terms of sweetness and juiciness. The vendor that sold it here, presented it in slivers inside the typical cored pineapple container. I saw it right away, but noticed that there was no price....it ended up being $20 (I was committed at that point), which is pretty steep for maybe 1/4 of a pineapple. I found the malasada vendor, making it fresh on-site. We only wanted to taste, so got one for $3 non-filled...and it was disappointing...just OK. Should have tasted a lot better considering where we were. We circled the market multiple times, and ended up staying for about an hour. It's a market geared towards tourists like me, not locals: you are not going to find a local restauranteur looking for produce for his/her dinner menu here. Speaking of being a tourist: did end up buying a nice print of nearby Anini beach that we will frame at our home to remind us of Kauai...the artist was super grateful. The picture itself gave me a mission to find that view at Anini (as we were heading there next).

We have gotten our Christmas tree from here for years but did not this year (rushed and on vacation…read morepart of the month). I was so disappointed. Never again!! See you all November 2025!!

This is a part training school to teach handi capable adults skills in food service. I find the…read morehours vary and often find a closed restaurant like the Red Lantern - I took a pic of below. It's a nice drive and u can always drive to Dole Plantation next door if everything at Helemano Plantation is closed.