If the islands of Hawai\u2018i are a beach lover\u2019s paradise, then the O\u2018ahu town of Hale\u2018iwa is the shopper\u2019s version of consumer Nirvana. Charming and chock-full of unique character, Hale\u2018iwa is a smallish town tucked away on the Gathering Isle\u2019s idyllic North Shore \u2014 an exotic enclave known for attracting surfers from around the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
But what might be news to many is that the shopping in this unique enclave is also a magnetic attraction. For a small town, Hale\u2018iwa boasts a wide range of retail options. The stores here are mostly housed in aesthetically adorable plantation-era buildings within two main complexes. The North Shore Marketplace and Hale\u2018iwa Town Center run the retail gamut from surf gear shops to art galleries, and offer goods for purchase like unique clothing, jewelry, souvenirs and more.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Start your Hale\u2018iwa shopping safari with a stop at any of the numerous art galleries in the area. Hale\u2018iwa Art Gallery has been a North Shore staple for more than two decades, while Tabora Gallery, Wyland Gallery and Wys Gallery (the new installment owned by the famed artist\u2019s nephew) each display their own brands of eclectic artwork.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When you\u2019ve settled on the perfect artwork to adorn your home, shift that focus to outfitting your body with something equally dazzling and gorgeous. Choose from Growing Keiki, a cutesy kids boutique where you can pick up everything you need for your little ones, Pakaloha Bikinis offer-ing swimwear and accessories, Patagonia for all your outdoor adventure needs, and Silver Moon Emporium or V Boutique for stunning women\u2019s wear.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Need something to bring back to your loved ones? You\u2019re in luck, as Aloha General Store, Whalers General Store, Matsumoto\u2019s General Store, Kai Ku Hale and Polynesian Treasures each offer their own smorgasbord of specialty gifts and souvenirs. And if the island treasure you are seeking to snag just happens to be something that sparkles and shines, Maui Divers Jewel-ry won\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The remaining niche \u2014 surf goods and gear \u2014 is unsurprisingly among the most amply offered in Hale\u2018iwa. Stores like Raging Isle Sports, Surf N Sea, and Tropical Rush (the latter two of which also offer various water adventure rentals on-site) cater to wave riders sharing the sun-shine and stoke.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
These are just a few of the main retail names in this exciting town. Venture here and you will be delighted to find a myriad of other boutiques and shops sprinkled along this charming stretch of Kamehameha Highway.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
And when you tire of shopping \u2018til you drop among this treasure trove of island trinkets, the town offers amazing coffee shops, as well as local eateries offering super \u2018ono<\/em> grinds (delicious food)!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If the islands of Hawai\u2018i are a beach lover\u2019s paradise, then the O\u2018ahu town of Hale\u2018iwa is the shopper\u2019s version of consumer Nirvana. Charming and chock-full of unique character, Hale\u2018iwa is a smallish town tucked away on the Gathering Isle\u2019s idyllic North Shore \u2014 an exotic enclave known for attracting surfers from around the world….<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":109,"featured_media":24013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3344],"tags":[2459],"class_list":["post-74152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-things-to-do-oahu","tag-shopping"],"yoast_head":"\n