Dubbed as “the Garden Isle” thanks to its tropical rainforest landscapes, the Hawaiian island of Kauai will take your breath away with its beauty. The island has some of the most incredible sceneries featuring a dramatic coastline with cliffs amid lush greenery. Its south shore is a popular tourist destination where you can explore the gorgeous Napali Coast and the stunning Waimea Canyon. There are, of course, beaches galore, including Poipu, Hanalei Bay and Ke’e, where you can go scuba diving, swimming or take whale/dolphin watching cruises. Amidst all this, if you want to take a break and explore the local shopping scene, then you won’t be disappointed. There are several small and large shopping malls that have national brands, essential stores as well as local boutiques. Read on to find out about the top shopping malls in Kauai, Hawaii, for some retail therapy.
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1. Poipu Shopping Village
Located close to Poipu Beach, this charming shopping complex offers a pleasing space with an eclectic collection of stores. You have options ranging from clothing boutiques, art galleries, jewelry stores, souvenirs shops, plus several dining options. There’s even a Whalers General Store where you can grab great gifts. Every week, the center hosts a Hula show and live Hawaiian music on Mondays and Thursdays, and an open-air market is held every first and third week of the month.
Poipu Shopping Village
Address: 2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr, Koloa, HI
Website: Poipu Shopping Village
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 9am - 9:30pm; Sun: 10am - 7pm
2. Ching Young Village Shopping Center
Located in the heart of Hanalei Town, Ching Young Village Shopping Center has an excellent collection of stores, services and restaurants/cafes. You will find grocery stores, juice bars, fast food joints, beauty salons, clothing stores and a lot more. The shopping center is close to Kauai’s famed Hanalei Bay and Pier, so it is a perfect spot for you to take a break after a day at the beach.
Ching Young Village Shopping Center
Address: 5-5190 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI
Website: Ching Young Village Shopping Center
Opening hours: 10am - 8:30pm (daily)
3. Princeville Center
Posted by Princeville Shopping Center on Friday, 14 December 2012
Princeville Center is anchored by Foodland Supermarket and a gas station. Apart from this, there are several shops like convenience stores, apparel outlets and eateries. The small food court here features a handful of options that include ice cream stores, cafes and restaurants. Visitors will also find numerous service facilities in the center, notable of which is the United States Postal Service’s mail center.
Princeville Center
Address: Kuhio Hwy, Princeville, HI
Website: Princeville Center
Opening hours: Wed - Mon: 9am - 9pm; Tue: 9am - 7pm
4. Anchor Cove Shopping Center
Posted by Shirley Wong on Monday, 16 September 2019
This small mall is located a few minutes away from Kalapaki Beach, across Harbor Mall. It is particularly convenient for people staying at the nearby Kauai Marriott hotel. At this mall, you find a handful of shops, including a large convenience store (ABC Stores), jewelry and clothing outlets, as well as a souvenir store. Additionally, there are a few dining options as well as a few tourist services like helicopter rentals.
Anchor Cove Shopping Center
Address: 3416 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
Website: Anchor Cove Shopping Center
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 9:30am - 8pm; Mon: 9:30am - 5pm
5. Eleele Shopping Center
Eleele Shopping Center is located in West Kauai, close to Port Allen Harbor along the main highway. A small mall, it contains a large supermarket as well as a pharmacy selling the essentials. In addition, there are a few dining establishments like McDonald’s and Subway plus a couple of cafes. You will also find a few bank branches and also an office of the U.S. Postal Office.
Eleele Shopping Center
Address: 4469 Waialo Road, Eleele, Kauai, Hawaii
Website: Eleele Shopping Center
Opening hours: 8am - 9pm (daily)
6. Waipouli Town Center
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Posted by Melissa Mia on Sunday, 28 May 2017
Located centrally in Kapa'a, close to Courtyard Marriott and the Waipouli Beach Resort, Waipouli Town Center features a good selection including convenience stores, restaurants and a few utility outlets. Dining options here include a McDonald’s, an Indian restaurant and a few cafes. If you are in need of essentials then the large Foodland supermarket and the ABC store are great options.
Waipouli Town Center
Address: Kuhio Highway, Kapa'a, Kauai HI
Website: Waipouli Town Center
Opening hours: 6am - 11pm (daily)
7. Coconut Marketplace
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Posted by Coconut Marketplace on Thursday, 17 October 2019
Coconut Marketplace is a lively open-air shopping center that offers an excellent selection of stores, restaurants along with live entertainment programs. Walk around the mall’s pretty green garden setting, and explore the bevy of options available. You will find an amazing range - clothing stores, art galleries, jewelry stores and fashion outlets. Numerous gift stores are also available for souvenir shopping. The list of dining options is quite extensive as well - options include cafes, restaurants like the very popular Bobby V’s Italian Restaurant Pizzaria, a deli and ice cream stores. The mall holds a Hula dance program every Wednesday at 5 pm and every Saturday at 1 pm. Another attraction is the farmers market held Tuesdays and Thursdays, where visitors can pick up fresh fruits and vegetables as well as local craft items.
Coconut Marketplace
Address: 4-484 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI
Website: Coconut Marketplace
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 9am - 8pm; Sun: 10am - 6pm
8. Harbor Mall
Located just across the Kalapaki Beach, Harbor Mall in Lihue is a popular shopping destination filled with an array of locally owned stores. An ideal destination to go after spending time at the beach, enjoy a delicious meal or snack from the options that abound from American to Thai, plus local dessert stalls and cafes. Visitors will enjoy exploring the range in stores, which include local art, apparel, gifting and souvenirs. The mall also offers a variety of personal services like beauty salons and car rentals.
Harbor Mall
Address: 3501 Rice St #50, Lihue, HI
Website: Harbor Mall
Opening hours: 9am - 9pm (daily)
9. The Shops At Kukui'ula
A top shopping destination of the island, The Shops At Kukui'ula has a fine array of shops, eateries and art galleries. The center can be found in the Po`ipu neighborhood on the gorgeous South Shore of Kaua'i. It features an elegantly landscaped garden and pretty walkways around that evoke Hawaii’s plantation past. The dining options here, particularly, are abundant with options ranging from a steakhouse to sushi, seafood and pizzas. Fashion and beauty stores are also plentiful here, ranging from top brands like lululemon to local boutiques. Other options include a few art galleries and essential stores like a pharmacy.
The Shops At Kukui'ula
Address: 2829 Ala Kalanikaumaka St, Koloa, HI
Website: The Shops At Kukui'ula
Opening hours: 10am - 9pm (daily)
10. Kukui Grove Shopping Center
Kukui Grove Shopping Center is Kauai’s biggest shopping complex featuring a host of national brands as well as local brands. There are over 33 stores and restaurants within this open-air complex. The outlets available here cover not only essentials like pharmacies and supermarkets but also several department stores, specialty stores plus a vast array of other options. The food court area is covered and offers an excellent range of options. The mall hosts a farmers market every Monday, where you can find the freshest produce, and every Friday, it offers live music!
Kukui Grove Shopping Center
Address: 3-2600 Kaumualii Hwy, Lihue, HI
Website: Kukui Grove Shopping Center
Opening hours: Mon - Thu, Sat: 9:30am - 7pm; Fri: 9:30am - 9pm; Sun: 10am - 6pm
Shopping made easy in Kauai, Hawaii
Kauai is a relatively smaller island than others in Hawaii, so you may find the shopping malls here to be more modest. Nonetheless, there are ample choices whether you are looking to buy essentials or you’re planning on souvenir hunting. With this list of the top shopping malls in Kauai, Hawaii, you should find a good shopping center close to your location.
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