Discovery Antiques is my go-to destination whenever I'm treasure hunting on the Big Island. Every visit is a new adventure, with an incredible selection of authentic and unique collectibles sourced from around the world. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply enjoy browsing fascinating historical items, this store is truly a hidden gem. Over the years, I've come to appreciate not only the quality and variety of the inventory, but also the passion behind the business. Peter, the owner, genuinely loves what he does, and that enthusiasm is immediately apparent when you step into the store and speak with him. His knowledge, integrity, and commitment to finding exceptional pieces have earned my complete trust and respect. In a world where authenticity and customer service can be hard to find, Discovery Antiques stands out. Peter is both a highly reputable businessman and a pleasure to work with. I wholeheartedly recommend Discovery Antiques to anyone on the Big Island looking for remarkable collectibles, great conversations, and the thrill of discovering something special. Every visit is time well spent. read more

Discovery Antiques - Amazing piece of art from Peter's store! - Antiques Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

the most overpriced "antique" store on big island. I can find similar and better things for cheaper at the antique shop across the street. The man that works at the shop is rude and entitled. Owners get all their money by ripping off tourist and locals. read more

So much fun to look through! The owner is very nice as well There's so many antiques from different cultures and times at very reasonable prices and a huge vintage jewelry selection read more

I stopped here on the way to the beach curious of what antiques they could possibly had as soon as I walked in my jaw dropped this place is an antique HEAVEN! You can find anything for anyone and the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable I genuinely didn't want to leave you could easily spend hours here looking at all of the unique items they carry and the more you look the more you find. They offer shipping to out of state customers. THIS IS A MUST STOP AND COME CHECK OUT read more

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Peter is the man !!! He always has new amazing gems This place never disappoints!! Every time i fly up from oahu , discovery antiques is a MUST!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Super cool antique store with a huge variety of unique items! The workers were really friendly and helpful when we had questions about items. We bought a slingshot and shirt, originally priced at $19 and $25 but they let us get both for $35 total. Highly recommend, it's cool to browse around even if you don't plan on buying anything. read more

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My favorite antique or thrift store on our journey in Kona was the one with a very knowledgeable employee. There were lots of lost treasures and fun things to look at. read more

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Antique store with quite the collection of items. You can browse for quite awhile with the amount of interesting antique artifacts, decor, jewelry and clothing. read more

Plan to spend at least an hour , because this place is big and every square inch is a treasure trove. Well worth the trip from wherever you are! read more

Great variety & prices. Super nice and knowledgeable staff & owner. I stop in anytime I'm on the Big Island. Mihalo

Fun place for hawaiiana from the 50's and 60's and things you may not find elsewhere in Hawaii

What all antique stores should strive be! This place has such a cool variety of interesting antiques. We got a cool old mechanical rocket bank, a Hawaiian style silver and gold heritage bracelet and some vintage seashell earrings. They had everything from nice antique metal Coca Cola cooler chests to a set of glass eyeballs and everything in between. Go before the owner retires. read more

The person cashier on the 30th of august of 2022, had the most disgusting customer service , I was with my mom and she had Question and he proceeded to roll his eyes because he had to actually work , we were the only people in the store ! So it wasn't like he had his hands full he was sitting on his phone , I felt targeted with my mother for a crappy day he might have been having and us being on vacation and our first time on the big island beyond excited , horrible experience read more

Couldn't have been more satisfied with the selection and the service! Peter was very helpful and just an incredibly genuine and down to earth guy over all. Bought some amazing crystals from him for a very reasonable price. Some specimens I had never seen or heard of before, but we're too fragile for me to try and transport all the way back to California. Also scored a dope vintage Hawaiian shirt! As soon as I pulled up, I was outside taking pictures of some of the cool stuff they had on display outside and this lady walks out and says "best ice cream around". I knew that was a good sign, and at that moment I knew that I wouldn't be leaving there without eating some. After patiently trying to run my card multiple times through his chip reader without success, it finally worked. But after paying he insisted that we try some ice cream, so we got the Tahitian vanilla. When trying to pay for it, my card just would not work again, and I had no more cash on me, so he graciously said "No problem, pay me back when you can. If I don't see you again, then I am glad to have treated you to ice cream". Unfortunately I never had the time to make it back to pay up because my flight took off earlier than the rest of my family, but I won't forget and next time I come back to Kona, I'm treating my whole family to ice cream and paying him back! read more

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Did not come here to shop. We came for the ICE CREAM On our way back from the Greenwell Coffee Farm and knew this place had tropical dreams ice cream. I had the Kona Coffee - so creamy Hubby: mac nut vanilla Son: cookies n cream daughter: chocolate - she finished it. Which is impressive. Usually get chocolate ice cream and its just too much and she stops before it makes her sick. This was really good. creamy and not crazy sweet. HUGE scoop for $3.50. read more

This place is a neat little antique store with all kinds of random things; glass, figurines, salt and pepper shakers, records, and a huge assortment of randomness. HOWEVER they no longer sell any ice cream! It's antiques only. So if you want ice cream, go north a mile to the gelato place. read more

I hesitate to leave this review because I'd love to keep it a little secret... but that's not the aloha way so here you go, discerning treasure hunters... This store is a legit gem. Exactly the kind of place you imagine in your treasure hunting dreams. Other reviews say best collectibles store on Hawaii Island, I'm gonna say on Big Island and Oahu, too. Hands down it was No Ka Oi for what I was looking for. And I didn't even try the ice cream yet! read more

I bought several items the first day I went to discovery antiques. Tina bought a couple things as well. Got a great deal on a vintage puka shell necklace and several vintage Hawaiian shirts for my friends. I would've gotten a lot more Hawaiian shirts of my athletic friends like Eric and chhem but this is Hawaii and these are Hawaiian style shirts! And most of them aren 2X and 3XL!! Went back today and purchase some beautiful vintage but I hope it's on eBay! read more

Discovery Antiques - Antiques Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

Best all around antique store/mall on the Big Island. Something for everyone, and amazing ice cream too!!! Tons of quality vintage items, classic hawaiiana, eye candy galore !!! read more

This place not only has a bunch of neat antique items but also has Hawaiian Dreams Ice Cream! This ice cream is very creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend it. Go here over the ice cream place across the street- it is much better ice cream at Discovery Antiques. The husband and wife who run the shop are very friendly and on their breaks they even have some of the ice cream- that's how good it is! read more

This is one of the best antique stores on the island.. And to make it even better it has the best ice cream on the island - Tropical Dreams! The owners are very knowledgable about antiques and very helpful! This store is chalk full of Hawaiiana, jewelry, antique toys, kitchen ware, bottles, pretty much anything you are looking for you can find here! This is a one of a kind store, filled with treasures you never knew you needed.. But suddenly can't live without! I've been into the store many times and can't wait to go back. read more

Super neat nicknacks and antiques. Also have Tropical Dreams ice cream which is amazing! Super creamy and delicious. Definitely go here for ice cream instead of the ice cream spot across the street. read more

Wonderful selection, particularly the old bottles. Peter is a great guy to talk to. But don't miss the ice cream read more

As an antique store it's marginal. As an ice cream stop, marginal. There is no place to sit and have your ice cream and the lady working was not overly friendly. Ice cream is good though, so if u want I've cream it's a good enough place to stop. read more

Lots of cool stuff outside: old gas pumps, bottle collections, doors. Inside was disappointing with the only thing catching my eye being a 1970s Peanuts suitcase. I think the $250. kimono robes right next to all the other overpriced vintage dresses threw me for a loop. Was hoping to find some unique trinket to take home, but think they were all sold out of those. Will give another try when returning to the big island. read more

Discovery Antiques - Bottle Collection - Antiques Near Me - Kealakekua, Hawaii

I love love love the ice cream at discovery antiques!!! It's by far the best ice cream on the island and maybe the best I've ever had. Don't be fooled by the signs for that crap across the street at dave's... They're not even close. There are also so many different antiques and collectibles from all different places and times. Overall a really great shop in the great little town of kealakekua. Worth the stop if your in the area. Stop by after kayaking the bay and cool the whole family off the right way! read more

This place has the cutest little coffee shop in town. You can always get a good cup of coffee here. Proprietor Bev uses only Kona Bob's locally grown award-winning coffee. You may even run into Kona Bob when you're visiting. She'll sell you an ice cream cone too. Plus it's a delightful antique store with old Hawaiian music playing and lots to look at. There's a small shrine to Duke Kahanamoku, the Olympic swimmer from Hawaii. You'll feel like you stepped back in time. read more

Keep in mind, this is on the outskirts of Kona, surrounded by coffee plantations and easy to miss if you're in a hurry. I was taken by the authentic, rustic 'feel', and had seen this place (passing by) in past years, had the same reaction. This time I stopped. Yes, the ice cream was wonderful, and no there aren't tables, but it's more an antique/curiosity/nostalgia shop. Actually a bit like a museum, too, so I was quite ok looking around and (with permission) taking some photos of super-nostalgia products from bygone eras. Plus Hawai'ian style things, for locals and tourists across the years. It's really like places away from 'big city' Kona or Honolulu, this store. It's real, not slick, nor fancy. The ice cream is a tiny corner, and the worker scoops the ice cream, and does sales & register. Low key, slow. Real. Someone else noted the old gas pumps outside, and there are old Coca-Cola and beer products. True, it's not like fine city antiquing, but not so different than rustic New England, but tropical. The bottle collection is cool too. In general it is a photographer and a nostalgia/antique lover's dream. Ice cream not included. I bought a real Hawai'ian dress shirt (as in made in Hawaii, USA, years ago, tapered fit) which I saw hanging above me and loved. $24. I didn't come intending to shop, or even really to step in the door, but I was drawn in by its magic. YMMV. read more

Discovery Antiques was an amazing find on our trip to the Big Island. We wanted to find some unique souvenirs from our trip so we stopped by to check it out. The shop is eclectic in the best way possible. They have jewelry, bottles, vintage clothing, collectable toys and figurines, Hawaiiana (perfect for a unique souvenir) and so much more. The staff was very knowledgeable and willing to work with us on the price and shipping. They have something for everyone even if antiques aren't your thing its worth the stop. Plus if you stop you can get some of their delicious Ice Cream. The woman working described it as the best ice cream you will have and boy she wasn't kidding. Tropical Dreams the brand of Ice Cream they sell is fresh, rich and creamy in all sorts of interesting flavors such as the Lava Java, Toasted Coconut Cream, and the Chocolate Coconut Macnut just to name a few that we tried. All in all Discovery Antiques was totally worth the trip. read more

The woman that owns this store is the rudest proprietor I have ever met! Listen to this: We bought a dish of ice cream across the street and then wanted to check out her antiques store, looking for a gift for my mom. She asked us to leave because of the ice cream. When we mentioned, a bit confused that we didn't think she'd mind us shopping with the ice cream because we noticed that her sign says she sells ice cream herself, she became very belligerent, and said if we bought the ice cream from her she wouldn't mind, but in her angry words "what I DO have a problem with is you buying it ACROSS THE STREET and then bringing it in here!" Apparently she considers it a personal affront that we had patronized another business that sells a similar product, even though it had also drawn us to shop in her store. I can respect a sign saying no food allowed but her obvious simmering resentment at her potential customers patronizing another business was a total turnoff. read more

Best ice cream in the world and something for everyone at a fair price! Love walking around the shop while eating ice cream!!

Great antique shop. You will "discover" so many great old items like vintage furniture, Hawaiiana, art, antique bottles, old license plates, vintage fine and costume jewelry. Many different types of collectibles, old memorabilia of every sort. On top of all that, they have great locally made yummy ice cream. Check it out . Highly recommended stop. read more