There aren't many shopping centers or marketplaces when driving along Kamehameha Highway along the…read moreway to or from the North Shore. The ones that are along the way are quite dated. Having Hukilau Marketplace is a welcomed addition with many eateries and boutique stores. This place is connected with the Polynesian Cultural Center. There's plenty of parking. This is a newer place (opened in 2015). It has a vintage, casual, outdoor marketplace vibe, but everything is clean, open, and spacious. There are many unique eateries and stores that you can only find here, such as Kiwi Style Fish and Chips, Sodabomb, Kiwi Korner meat pies, and etc. Hukilau Marketplace is defintely a very nice pit stop from your drive to refresh and grab a bite to eat.

I've been here a couple of times. Most recently, to see if the hype over Seki Slush was…read morevalid...it's very good though I only tried one item. Also, went to pick up an online order from Chunky for their cookies that are better than that corporate chain that have a couple of locations on the Isle. A few food trucks and stalls offer food / desserts. Yes, the majority of patrons are tourists...buses line the the lot and entranceway coming into Laie from Hauula. I have neighbors who are also stalkers...but this middle-aged couple are home bound so they can't visit the North Shore...but they can live vicariously through my social media. I recommend this place....even to crazy "Karen" and her Daddi...who is 80% straight.

My wife had asked me to get her some perfume that originally we had purchased in Maui and she asked…read moreme to see if there's any perfume anywhere on Oahu. So we googled it and found that there's a gift shop that has it. I decided I was gonna call before I left because it is pretty far away from where I'm staying and the gentleman that answered the phone was super kind and confirmed that they did have it and he was willing to stay open later just to give me some time to get there. Sure enough when I arrived. This guy was absolutely the kindest person with a shop. That was absolutely amazing and I wish I had more time I would've shopped for my family, but unfortunately, I didn't have much time. He definitely has an amazing talent because most of the things inside his shop are created by himself. He saved me the perfume and not only that he actually told me where I can go eat around there. That's really good food. The value of this place you're not gonna find any better. Overall, I gotta tell you this is probably my six years of coming to the Hawaiian islands in a row by far. This is the best gift shop I've ever been to.

My Sister and I walked in and were immediately gifted with these nice shell necklaces and the lady…read morethat works there was so nice. Customer Service is def top notch. They also had a large variety and section's to look at. I would recommend to anybody!

Haven't been to the Aloha Stadium Flea Market in over a decade, and wow--so much has changed! The…read moremarket is well organized, with plenty of parking and rows of neatly laid-out vendor tables. There were so many vendors out on Wednesday morning, making it fun to walk around and explore. We even got to try fresh coconut juice and coconut , and it was so delicious! Everyone was incredibly friendly, and you can truly feel the aloha spirit throughout the market. Come check out the friendly local vendors, browse the unique finds, and see what kind of deal you can score for the day!

Lots of vendors, cute shops and all. Not particularly what I expected, and can get crowded…read more Definitely food course prices are high. Perhaps a good spot to hang out and just walk around to support local, but the vendors did feel a bit touristy vibes.

Ohana Island creations is an amazing place to buy a wood carved souvenir. Wait! Not a souvenir but…read morea piece of art for your house. Talk to the owner/artist of the business, what an amazing man. His sons, granddaughter and possibly other family members all contribute to what he sells, hence the name, Ohana.

Funny story we went to local artist store looking for Tiki because my husband watched the classic…read moreTV show Brady Bunch and couple episodes were about Hawaii. We found a neckless similar to the show and he also buy another arts piece too. I walked into their gallery and see lots of interesting pieces. One of the arts is a Thai lady in Thai traditional outfit so I was wondering why the Thai lady is doing here? other than that they are mostly Hawaiian style of arts.

Shane was extremely pleasant and helpful with a lot of ALOHA humor. He kindly brought down several…read moretiki masks to look at in hand. He said his family has run this shop for 40 years now. Service was excellent.

DA place to go for gifts. last time there it was just after the two kona low storms, had to stop by…read moreto see that the family and shop was all good. I always find what I'm looking there.

We only had a few minutes to shop at this part antique/part souvenir shop. Everything was 20% off…read more My husband bought three used license plates that were very reasonably priced. I bought several wood, lava, Pearl, and bead bracelets for the grandkids. There were many cats in the store and outside. The female owner said they have 30! She was feeding them at closing.

If you're taking a trip around the island, get some Kahuku Garlic Shrimp and stop by The Only Show…read moreIn Town! Located in Kahuku with lots of parking in front. It's an antique store with lots of curious things. Look hard because there just might be something hiding in a corner that you'll like.

Located in the North Shore shopping district area…read more I saw a pair of earrings from Instagram that I thought were adorable and decided to check this little store out. It's actually a nice souvenir store that has some odd items like a wooden chop stick holder that holds 4 pairs of chopsticks I think. The staff here are helpful and friendly. The Koa wood jewelry caught my eye and they had good clearance on some of the Koa wood jewekry pieces. I ended up hauling few earrings, koa bangle with matching ring. I did find the earrings that I originally was searching for in stock in the store. The staff carefully wrapped all pieces individually with tissue paper which I thought was a kind gesture. This store had adorable Hawaiian themed women Christmas ornaments that I was eyeing but the price was a little steep. It's truly a nice ornament though. I would recommend this store to any tourists that would like to grab a few souvenirs from hawaii that you may not even find in the swap meet or ABC stores.

Rare to find this excellent level of customer service these days. Polynesian Treasures stands…read morebehind their products 100%. I ordered a gift for my daughter online and there was a slight issue with it. Byron was a pleasure to work with and made the refund/replacement process so easy. Highly recommend for both the quality and the kindness!

Aloha General Store deserves a lot more attention for its shave ice. While many visitors head to…read morethe famous spots in Haleʻiwa, this little gem quietly serves one of my favorite shave ice on the North Shore. For just $5, the small size is actually pretty generous. Even better, it comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream hidden at the bottom, making it an incredible value. I chose Melona, strawberry, and coconut, and all three flavors were vibrant, refreshing, and not overly sweet. The shave ice itself was soft, fluffy, and melted perfectly in your mouth. The store also sells souvenirs and gifts, but I came strictly for the shave ice, and I'd happily come back just for that. It's refreshing, affordable, and surprisingly underrated. If you're in Haleʻiwa and looking for a delicious shave ice without the long lines, don't overlook Aloha General Store. It may not be the most talked-about spot, but it definitely deserves a place on your shave ice list.

Cool general store with a little bit of everything. hats, flip-flops, food, drinks, knickknacks,…read moreand souvenirs. Staff was helpful and friendly. Prices are not exactly cheap, definitely higher than ABC stores. But the selection and staff make it worthwhile.

Absolutely love this mall! Why? Friendly staff everywhere I…read morego-- helpful to find items, check out, offer chopsticks/forks for dining on site, directions around the mall (it is HUGE!) Many things to do, see, buy: -- Wide variety of options for shopping -- designers (LV, Dior, etc), shoes stores ,Target ... honestly too many to name! -- Hula shows daily Many things to eat: -- Food Court -- BEST MALL FOOD I'VE EVER HAD! LOVE Jollibee LOVE Poi Bowl (especially the squid luau and tripe stew) -- Grocery stores with amazing food selections (Foodland, Nijiya Market). * Foodland is my GO TO when I want variety in one place at an affordable price -- pizza , sushi , bakery, hot buffet by the pound, and poke by the pound to name a few! * There's restaurants inside with brunch and happy hours. * Coffee and tart options for buying and bringing home. * SIGN UP for the Maka'i rewards because it adds up and you can get free reusable bags, % discounts and $ rewards! See my separate review for more photos. * Nijiya Market is also a regular spot for finding high quality sushi and unusual items I don't find back home (see my separate review for more photos).

Today day the mall is hella busy I got lucky found some good parking so many people seems like…read moreChristmas Marie

I recently started coming to the Waikele area more frequently for Starbucks and Safeway, but I'm…read moreslowly discovering that there is so much more to explore here! I needed to use the restroom, and luckily, they have a public restroom area. When you walk inside, there is also a cute claw machine place, a nursing area, and an ATM, which is really convenient. Today, I finally visited The Cosmetics Company Store, and I loved being able to walk around and enjoy the samples. My friend also stopped at Mr. Cow to enjoy a Korean corn dog. We've already come here several times for Starbucks, and of course, this is also a really nice Safeway. I truly love the Waikele area. I find it to be one of the nicer parts of town because it feels clean, relaxing, and full of different places to shop and eat. You also have some higher end stores like Michael Kors, plus a brand new Miniso! Every time I drive through this area, I automatically feel a little bit fancier. LOL. I could honestly see myself living here one day just because of all the places there are to visit, shop, dine, and relax. It reminds me of why I love Kapolei Commons so much. Since I'm usually in Kapolei, that is still my regular area, but I would definitely love to spend more time exploring Waikele too. There are even food vendor trucks in the back, which is such a huge bonus. I absolutely love Leonard's Malasadas! If you go toward the side where Mr. Cow is located, you can also find Korean food trucks. There are so many places here that I still haven't discovered, so please don't mind me. Let me be a tourist for a little while, and eventually I'll be back to give you the full 411!

**Jeans warehouse waikele outlet…read more Our experience today was disappointing,. The merchandise manager didn't greet us, didn't offer help locating the item we saw in the window, was incredibly rude and didn't thank us after our purchase. It felt like she was having a tough day, and the lack of customer service made the visit unpleasant.