10/18/23 Still on the hunt for our sign for having guests leave their shoes before entering our abode...and I thought this place would have it. Nope. We've passed by this shop over a few dozen times over the years & decided to give it a go. The items are handmade from the Koa tree that is found in Hawaii. There are pens, jewelry, bags/purses, wallets, key chains, cutlery, ornaments, vases, kitchen items & other curious artwork displayed for sale. Candace was manning the shop & she was so friendly & welcoming. She even suggested a lady who might be able to create what we're looking for. This lady works from home & has a website (Tropical Isle Music). I love to support local businesses & Candace was so charming, I bought a couple of Aloha Hula girl ornaments & a pineapple (see photo) ornament. There's a few spaces for parking that it shares with Mankoa & a granola shack. It was lovely speaking with Candace, who I learned is actually half Filipino & half Japanese, born & raised in Kaua'i. Her grandfather was one of the first Filipinos who arrived from the Philippines to work in the plantations in Hawaii. It's always interesting to learn about people & their heritage. I'm very pleased with the experience & my purchases at this shop read more

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Beautiful handmade Kauai treasures! I bought a bracelet and a rosary for a friend I'm always looking for unique gifts for friends and family. read more

The cashier was super nice and interactive and the prices are super reasonable unlike some other companies. The selection there was amazing with rings necklaces pens and much more. Overall my experience there was amazing and everyone should go here. read more

The sweetest lady was working. The selection was very cool and unique. Very fun place to stop to get some local gifts. The prices were very affordable and much better than going to some mass produced trinket gift shop. I really enjoyed this store I bought something for all of my friends and family here. read more

The Koa Store, just off a busy road, is a peaceful respite of craftsmanship and local hospitality. A rotating selection of items is sold: bottle openers, jewelry boxes, pens, cutting boards, bowls, bookmarks, etc., with price points to suit varying gift-giving options. The onsite woodworker makes many of the pieces sold in the shop. Other items created by local crafters are noted with signage. We stopped by in search of wood and left with a small trove of gifts. Candace, the woman who runs the shop, was a pleasure to chat with, elaborating on the shop's evolution over its 30+ year history and talking story with us. If you favor shopping small business during your travels, add this stop to your itinerary. Not only do you support the local economy, but you also help keep true craftsmanship alive. read more

Unbelievable store. My wife got jewelry for all the kids and fantastic prices. A muuuuust stop Kauai!!!!

I was headed out to get lunch and stopped in The Koa Store. My eyes were tantalized by all the amazing local, handmade products. I purchased a few lovely bracelets, a Kia wood necklace and a men's Koa wood/antler ring. I had an inspiring conversation with, possibly the owner. Such a beautiful person. When visiting the islands, always Kokua! Shop local and give back to the community. read more

Outstanding little shop with excellent customer service. We went here in search of gifts. They have a parking lot right outside. Store is air-conditioned and very clean. Items are well organized and prices are clearly marked. I agree with other reviewers that the quality of the items are extremely high, however, the prices are also high. We were able to find some very, very nice wooden magnets for five dollars each. The Koa wood fish hook necklaces looked extremely nice, but they were too precious at $60-$70 for little kids gifts. They also had a nice selection of Koa wood bracelets and rings. Jewelry boxes were reasonably priced at about $50 each. Workmanship was absolutely outstanding. They did have fancier boxes which cost more money. They have a workshop that is right next-door, visible through a window, however the workers had the day off. They had a few pieces of Koa wood available for woodworkers and pen blanks for only five dollars each. Definitely worth a quick stop if you're interested in Koa wood products. Oh, and be sure to check out the Greek food truck next door. Chef George is an awesome guy! read more

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Amazing store, friendly and knowledgeable owners/creators, and very unique items! My husband and I left with a lot of beautiful pieces.

Don't miss this little, inconspicuous shop on the Kuhio Hwy. We drove past it several times and never noticed it and stopped only because it had a sign that says it Kauai-made products in our last couple of trips driving past it. They have many high quality, locally handmade items. For example, some of the Koa wood items were made right in the workshop next door! Most items are reasonably priced for the quality. Skip the cheap, mass-manufactured, imported stuff that you see in most gift shops in Kapaa, Hanalei and Poipu, and head over here to find unique Hawaiian gifts. You will find a wide ranging list from handmade Koa wood pen boxes, bowls, salad utensils, pens, chopsticks, hair brushes, picture frames, necklaces, bracelets, pendants and rings, to bags and ornaments. And we especially enjoyed chatting with the lady who has worked at that store for over 20 years. She exemplified the Aloha spirit of this beautiful island. read more

What an unexpected find! The finish on the woodwork is just stunning, I almost impulse-bought a barrette when I never use them. Fairly affordable for gift-giving, and we found one or two irresistible baubles on sale. Bookmarks, pens, jewelry, ornaments, charms, kitchenware, home decor, cribbage boards, you name it. I probably would've gotten the plumeria or turtle picture frame if my luggage hadn't already been bursting at the seams. I'm hoping they'll do custom cribbage pegs someday! Friendly staff was happy to talk shop... ha, couldn't resist the workshop joke. Two benches on the porch, parking lot attached. read more

The Koa Store - Beautiful and affordable souvenirs. - Art Galleries Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

My partner and I named our Australian Shepherd puppy, Koa, after the wood, and the meaning "brave", so I knew when we visited Kauai we had to get a piece of Koa jewelry. We came to the Koa store on the second to last day of our trip, after searching the rest of the island for the perfect koa tungsten ring. The Koa Store had half sizes in their rings, which made for a better fit, and were very reasonably priced. Our $30 rings were $70-270 in other spots on the island, and the rings at the Koa store were much nicer and higher in quality. They had a variety of different items, and our cousins got some nice Koa bangles that we couldn't find anywhere else on the island. The lady working at the shop was very nice and helpful, and explained the materials to us. It's too bad they don't ship to the mainland, because I'd be a repeat, and frequent customer. Check out the Koa Store before settling on any other Koa products. read more

I visited the Koa store after seeing koa in various shops on the island. The Koa Store is by far the best place to buy koa items! The prices are very fair and the staff is incredibly friendly. After flying home and wanting more items I was able to also place a phone order and the experience was convenient and easy! read more

The Koa Store - Art Galleries Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

I had been searching for Koa bracelets for a very long time and I am so happy that I finally made it to this store. It seems like you are almost walking inside a gallery, but the friendly owner is welcoming and makes you feel comfortable looking at everything. Found authentic bracelets at better prices than anywhere else. You will find this store near the Wailua Falls turnoff. Stop inside and find truly one of a kind pieces at reasonable prices. read more

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All the items here are gorgeous. I in particular bought jewelry for myself, sisters and mother. Items are well crafted and extremely reasonable in price. The items here are truly unique. I went to various shops that claimed unique or one of a kind designs and (got duped as well at the Hanapepe Historic Town) and found them at other shops. read more

The Koa Store - Art Galleries Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

In a nutshell: wonderful crafts, sustainably sourced, and ships the products home If you are looking for an authentic souvenir, this is the place to go. The Koa Store sells beautiful Koa artifacts, all made by hand either at the workshop next door (visible through a window) or by local artists. Candace was incredibly helpful, walking us through the different grades of koa wood, how it's harvested (scavenged from fallen trees), and in general was welcoming and charming. It was a pleasure to shop here- highly recommend! read more

The Koa Store - Art Galleries Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

I was looking for a local hand carved tiki when we wondered into this store. I didn't find what I was looking for, but this stop was worth it! Everything is hand made in the wood shoppe behind the store, they even have a viewing window so you can watch the work being done. They also have a few non-wood items made by local artists. The lady working was super friendly and helpful. I bought a beautiful Koa picture frame and the $4 earrings were worth the stop alone! read more

The Koa Store - Koa wood picture frame, earrings, and magnet. - Art Galleries Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Nice albeit small selection of wood products (not just Koa) from the various islands and made by local artists. We didn't see anything that jumped out at us as a must have, but that's just our taste and not a reflection on the selection or the quality. The woman running the shop was incredibly friendly and gave us wonderful insight into local places to visit. Tip: The place is easy to miss, and the parking lot has space for approx. 4 cars. read more

I wanted to bring some non-food gifts back from my visit to Kauai, and was looking for locally made items. I couldn't find any craft fairs, but after some research, I learned about the Koa Store. I loved that there were items for all price points, and it was all so beautiful. I ended up buying some unique earrings and necklaces for my friends, and couldn't pass up a gorgeous koa and opal ring for myself. The shopkeeper was lovely, leaving me alone to browse all I wanted, and swiftly and kindly checking me out when I was done. read more

As the name makes obvious, The Koa Store is all about koa wood products. Koa is endemic to Hawaii, and its wood has long been prized for its beauty and quality. At one point in time, koa was exclusive only to Hawaiian royalty. Thankfully, that is not the case now, and koa is available to the masses. However, koa is pretty expensive. The good news though is that the stuff at The Koa Store is as affordable and as reasonably priced as possible. The store carries a variety of gift items: bracelets, earrings, necklaces, magnets, jewelry boxes, kitchen items, office and desk items, wall decorations, etc. Wood blocks are for sale too for those wanting to do their own woodworking. Most of the items are made from the workshop, but there is a selection of items from local artists as well. Stop by The Koa Store if you want to pick up some beautifully handcrafted gifts for yourself or your friends and family, but be prepared to spent a little bit of money in exchange for the quality you get. read more

This place is absolutely lovely. The craftsmanship that goes into their products is top notch and the results are absolutely lovely. The prices are a little on the steep end, even for koa. But that's the price for beauty and quality. I'm willing to pay it. But if it was a little lower, I'd be willing to pay it more frequently! Not a whole lot left to say except that if you're on island, you need to stop in. This time, we only picked up a sushi for two set and a small jewelry box. I'd like to go back in the future when I have a fatter wallet and see if I can get them to redo all of the picture frames in my house. But considering the number and size of my frames, that would be a huge financial undertaking. Maybe when I retire to this island... read more

We stopped here after seeing the waterfall. The items are beautiful, and I got a pair of earrings for only $4! The lady working here, I didn't happen to get her name, was so kind and had a zest for life. Will definitely stop again next time! read more

What beautiful pieces of art in this places! From the jewelry boxes to the bowls, to the chairs! This place has some incredible pieces. A little pricey but what do you expect for quality handmade artisans work! The Koa wood is a very beautiful rich wood in color. The staff working here is very friendly and kind! read more

Great little store. All their products are handmade. Some are by local artists. The lady that greeted us and helped us out was very nice. Definitely stop by and check out the store. read more

i'm a big fan of kauai made products!! support local business! this place has a nice selection of koa products. anything from jewelry boxes to furniture! it's pretty neat to see all the different creations out of koa wood. definitely check this place out if you're in the area. good place to pick up souvenirs if you're heading back to the mainland. read more

Got some quality picture frames here made out of curly koa. Reasonably priced. Very friendly lady that helped us. They have mosly larger pieces but they did not have a Maui hook which is what I really wanted, oh well, maybe next time. Not sheap but this is art more than fucntion here. read more

Great place to buy small Koa lumber. I got three 1" thick pieces (precut, different lengths.) I am excited to find this place, because in Maui the only limited options we're digging through haphazardly piled flooring 'leftovers'. The product selections are cute but limiting. read more

Love this place!! It is a must stop every time we visit Kauai. The quality of the product is amazing, they are a little on the high side, but they are locally made. Last week when we stopped in the lady that helped us was so friendly and helped us with some suggestions. read more

Koa Wood Store - on the hwy near Lihue. Take the time to visit even if you're not into wood crafts (hubby is, big time), the store has such cool things to look at. They had a really neat koa wood fish hook necklace (like the one I wear), something told me I needed to send it to my grandson, so I will! $18.00 and it's cool (I do hope he'll wear it) read more

We went to this store and the one in Koloa. Both were excellent. The staff was friendly and helpful when we were looking for something specific. Staff asked us what we'd seen on the island and suggested some other places and then places to eat. Some people on here have complained about the prices, but I don't think they realize the quality of product they're getting. We bought a small koa wood jewelry box that would have been $60 anywhere else in the islands for about half that. read more

This store has beautiful products, all works of art. I bought a Kia pen on our last visit and had to go back for more this trip.

Quality products, excellent workmanship! And, Excellent pricing for the quality! These are the best Koa products I have been able to find on the island! Not the mass produced tourist trash like you find elsewhere! read more

We have visited this store on every trip here for locally crafted items of high quality. We always support local stores and craftspeople when we can, and this store is no exception. Lovely items for sale, and easy access from the street with lots of parking. The nicer items they carry are not cheap, nor should they be for the quality and craftsmanship involved. I have also purchased lumber pieces for friends in the states. read more

The woman working was very nice and helpful. They make the Kia wood products in the workshop attached to the store. Not great timing for us since they were out of the product we were looking for and the person that makes them is on vacation for a few weeks. read more

Very disappointing. We purchased a beautiful $440 jewelry box in October and two months later the lid began to warp so it now does not close properly. When we called the Koa Store today to see what we might do, we were told "wood is wood" and suggested we take it apart and sand it down to make it even again. Wow. Doesn't speak to sound workmanship or customer service. It is not a place I would recommend nor would I purchase anything else. read more

Great little shop near the airport. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Also gave us a great tip for a quick meal before our flight back to the mainland. Little disappointing that the prices were not cheaper here vs. the other locations (in tourist areas). read more

This store is amazing, as well as their other location in town. Beautiful locally-crafted koa wood boxes, frames, clocks, jewelry, and one amazing rocking chair. The prices aren't cheap, but you definitely get more than you pay for in the quality of craftsmanship. read more

Great little store exhibiting the natural beauty of the Koa tree in the various locally handmade products. The staff was very friendly and helpful. This store is a must to see even if it is just to window shop. read more

I love this store! I have a Koa wood bangle I bought at the Koa Store last December. I wear it all the time and there is not one ding or scratch on it. Wonderful handcrafted items, going back to the Koa Store is already on my itinerary for my upcoming trip back to Kauai. Hope to see (and buy) more Koa bangles and jewelry! read more