There are so many stores to shop at in this area BUT none of them gave us the friendly customer…read moreservice that we received at Sunset Traders! We received such a warm welcome from Terri & Carl that we immediately felt like we knew what the Aloha Spirit was about! It was a great way to start our vacation. You truly have so many choices of where to shop when you come to the Big Island but after walking into Sunset Traders you won't need or want to shop anywhere else! They helped us find everything we needed without ever making us feel pressured to shop. They gave us our space but were close enough when we had questions. This store has everything! I wish I had taken more photos but I was just so excited bc who wants to waste time shopping at a bunch of different stores on vacation when they can find it all in one place? The variety ranged from the cute Christmas ornaments with Santa & turtles all the way to handmade, beautiful one of a kind jewelry. Sunset Traders has items for every budget too! Stop in & grab a few postcards or buy a quality shirt that won't fall apart after a few washes. I also think it's a great idea to support local small business owners! Chain stores are great but will you find unique, one of a kind jewelry? Nope! We left with exactly what we needed, smiles on our faces & great advice on local beaches / restaurants that we should try out from Terri & Carl! We not only enjoyed shopping in this great store but the view out the front door was beautiful! It is also conveniently located next door to shaved ice! So, shop, take photos of the ocean right outside the front door & then grab dessert next door. Mahalo to Terri & Carl!

Wow so nice to be greeted by two amazing women smiling when we were shopping. I was looking for…read morepooka shell necklaces for our grandkids, best prices on Alli Drive. The two other stores, ABC and a Hawaiian owned, we were not even acknowledged:-( When we left Sunset Traders I honestly felt we had made new friends with both the ladies;-)

One of my favorite stores! I always find a unique, comfortable new style every time I visit…read more Helpful, fun people work there. I just love this store.

First time checking out this store. Upon entering, rather than pull the door open( like most of us…read moredo) you have to push it in and it autoopens on its own. Caroline was very nice and helped us find fun pieces to try on. The prices here are a little on the higher side but I still found a dress I liked and of course I didn't leave empty handed!

Acted like we didn't exist…read more Completely ignored us when we walked in. Two people that seemed to both be employees were standing there having a conversation and didn't acknowledge us, which is fine, but they continued to stand in the way when I was shopping and didn't move to allow me to look at merchandise. I was able to crane my neck around them as they continued to talk, so I never bothered to say excuse me, but any other normal person would have realized I was obviously trying to look at things they were blocking. My wife found a trinket she wanted so we walked up to the register to pay. We waited for more than a reasonable amount of time while they completely disregarded us and continued their conversation. After a bit longer, we just put the item back and left. They never once gave any indication that they cared we were there, or even existed at all. Later my wife told me about the nasty sign out front. At first, she thought maybe it was a joke, but after seeing the way treat their customers, it seems just represents their snotty attitude. Don't like tourists? Maybe you shouldn't open a store for them.

I decided to stop here to find any souvenirs from Kailua-Kona Hi because ABC has a chain of stores…read morein Hawaii and this one did not have not one Item here. I'm so glad I did because this is a small Independent mom & pop store that carry a large variety of Kona souvenirs here, with great selections like caps, hats, clothings, shirts, mugs, magnets, also they specialize in unique Iron man equipment plus lots of gifts. This is a very cute shop with nice and friendly owner that I did have a few nice conversation with both of them, I just wish I would have shop here first.

Great sandal selection & incredible service! Store was organized and the owner was super friendly…read more Highly recommend!

I came in here while I was visiting Kona for my 4th time to the Big Island. This place is on the…read moreMain Street or Kona downtown and part of the historic Kona history. Melanie greeted us with a big smile under these masks we are required to wear now but was very helpful and knowledgeable. I was looking for a slide sandal and went with the reef line. They had so many different brands even the trendy Birkenstock's with fun metallic colors. Not to mention, hats, backpacks, mementos, local artwork, metal flasks, Fanny packs, travel and waterproof wallets and bags. Anything you can think of that you may need while in Paradise. Do yourself a favor and try this spot. I ended up with a trucker hat from DaKine, a pair of metallic gold slides and a stylish sun hat. Thank you Melanie!

Driving down and saw this gem…read more John and his lil pup were really welcoming. You come in and you're surrounded by tie dye... all hand made. Great selection and worth the price. Thank you John!

All things great happen when you travel off the beaten path - and in our case, the Mamalahoa…read moreHighway on the Big Island, back in July of 2020 after inter-island travel was lifted, then re-instated as the COVID numbers went back up. Glad I wasn't trapped on the Big Island, but if I had to be trapped, it would be in the shop of the TIEDYEHOBO....or maybe on the grounds of the Sheraton Keauhou Resort and Spa.... The reason we pulled in off the street, unplanned? The name...TIE DYE HOBO. I was laughing all the way into the parking lot, including when the rental car's tires screeched to a halt in the dust, kicking it all up. We got out of the car but instead of laughing, we were simply AWED by the sheer and vast FOREST of tie dye stuff in the shop, including DOLLAR BILLS! How does ONE MAN do all of this?? Johnny Cullen's story is really fascinating. He pulled himself out of homelessness and worked hard to build his Tie Dye empire, along with a wildly popular Youtube and Instagram channel (51K followers on Insta). The walkway into the store was kind of like a magical trip, and I knew it was special when I saw sunflowers growing in hanging baskets, because only a cool person would come up with such a concept! Johnny Cullen, the owner, greeted us soon after and tended to our questions about his vast collection of everything tie dye: shirts, leggings, dresses, tank tops, curtains, sarongs, masks, and yes, even dollar bills. After purchasing a bunch of stuff, Johnny gave us a tour of the secret room. I am not going to ruin stuff for you here by telling you where the secret room is and what it holds, go see for yourself! There's a bunch of other cool shops around this area like the Da Bead Shop, Gypsea Gelato and Pacific Triangle's Antiques and many more (but those were the only others we visited). I've been following JC on Instagram and it seems now he's offering tie dye workshops and how-to's, and the next time I go out there on the Mamalahoa, I'll be sure to visit one of the legendary tie dye icons of our time...Cullen!

Great selections of swimwear a lot with matching wraps, women's resort wear, event and everyday…read moreclothing in the latest styles and colors. A well curated selection of gifts to suit many occasions. Bride and bridal party items, girls trip wear galore. The vibe is strong and trendy. Super customer service and owner is very knowledgeable about her hand picked items. We will be repeat customers and recommend this boutique highly.

Originally came just for Shaka Tacoz and pleased to discover this really cute marketplace! We tried…read moreBerrybird Coffee (lovely people) and a smoothie shop. We also chatted with a previous SFX designer in one of the coffee bean shops. There are some cute souvenir shops as well. There was also an ATM that I ended up using. I would say the place needs upkeeping and proper shade. There is a courtyard section with some tables but with the hot sun beating down on us, it was not comfortable. The tables were also very dirty and the chairs are rusted and old. There is also an obnoxious amount of horseflies. We ended up eating in our car.

Many of the shacks a do not have businesses unfortunately but should still visit those that are…read morethere. Some food and lots of gifts.

It was a Cute Shop. Some nice pieces, just not what I was looking for... A little more so on the…read moresemi casual a few slightly dressy options. It is located in a busy shopping strip.

I accidentally get in store end up bought 3 clothes very very cute and comfortable dresses and tops…read more!! They have senior discount 100% on Tuesday that's plus!!!! Bring your husband or grandma !!! I love it ! Especially Sonia is very nice and for flexible.