Tori Richard is the place to go for luxury aloha wear. This Tori Richard location does not have as…read morebig a selection as the other stores, but the staff is wonderful. Myrna and Jamal are super friendly and helpful. They are so wonderful to talk to, and they make really great recommendations. They do not push you to just buy anything, and they really encourage you to take your time and keep trying things on until you find what makes you comfortable. Myrna helped me pick out two lovely dresses that I have received a lot of compliments on, and I had a really great shopping experience thanks to the both of them.

Found great turtle and ocean wave printed shirts at this location…read more The salesperson was even awesome enough to call the store on Big Island since we were headed there in a few days & get them to hold this other printed shirt we liked a lot The men's selection was much larger than the women's but the guys need some love & attention sometimes too Awesome service & awesomely quirky men's shirts.....only available in HI!!!

Cute small store located next to the Foodland supermarket…read more I bought a Brrrr polo shirt. Made out of some magic mineral infused polyester that stays cool even in hot humid weather. Priced at $98. And this is one of the lower priced shirts that Kahala makes. Visited twice on different days while I contemplated the purchase. Met two different sales people who were both cheerful and friendly. Shirt is super well made, the fabric flows like the wind. It's supremely comfortable. If you are considering buying a shirt online the sizes run true.

Small shirt store in the local mall in Princeville. Nice selection of traditional Hawaiian shirts…read morein different fabric types. Very nice service from the guy at the counter. Prices are as expected for the area and quality. Love my new shirt!

Cutest little coffee shop in Hanalei. They have an excellent selection of coffees and teas as well…read moreas açaí bowls. Get here early as the line does fill up pretty quickly. All iced coffees come in an adorable keepsake glass jar. If you bring it back, it's $1 off your coffee. The staff is kind and quick but be gracious as they're super busy. There are a ton of photo ops around the property and some adorable souvenirs to take home.

So this place is more like a compound or collective of businesses on this property. When you see it…read morefrom the road, you first see the Wishing Well Shave Ice business, then walk and find various stores, and the Wishing Well Coffee Shop. I ended up buying a cute hat and travel bag from the shop. The cashier Ellie was so nice and shared the sweet story behind the brand. It could not be a better message for us all to slow down at times, especially when life gets busy. I ended up checking out most of the shops and loved this place so much we came back a few times for coffee or some shave ice.

Aloha Exchange Kilauea is located in a small corner plaza that has several other shops located…read moreinside. Sorry I didn't pay much attention but im guessing a coffee shop is also located there because people were just sitting around. Anyhow it was our first time visiting this Aloha Exchange location and it was quite nice. It's a great spot to stop by if you're coming back from visiting the Kilauea lighthouse, pick up some nice clothing items for friends or relatives (local brand so its even more special) as gifts. Pricing is very competitive with our surf clothing shops but the quality of their shirts and shorts are much better and much softer than others. I'm not a booshee type person but other shops just can't compare to the quality of Aloha Exchange. The employees are all friendly and helpful and for some odd reason, the employee are all good looking lol (in both locations) model type. They must be Kauai made as well. Overall this Aloha Exchange location was very nice. It seems they have slightly different items from their Kalaeho location so it's worth the visit.

Great store! Always visit when we're on the island. We also grab coffee and the shop nearbyread more

Got some sweet board shorts but more importantly the guy working the register gave us some good…read morepointers for using a local leaf to help keep snorkel masks from fogging up. He ask gave some good recommendations for spots to snorkel at. True aloha spirit indeed

Always a great and highly recommended outfit. Friendly customer service and great priceread more

This is the only store in the area where you can get a women's swimsuit for less than $85…read more My husband and I had an issue with our flight where our checked luggage made it on the plane to go home, but we did not (airline issue.) We only had our carry-ons and the clothes on our backs. My husband and I needed some clothes and we decided to stop here because it was within walking distance of the Grand Hyatt where we were staying. We had stopped at other shops and either women's suits were running $50 per piece for a bikini or more. Luckily I was able to find a two piece swimsuit from Sea Level Swim Australia here for about $70 due to a 50% off clearance sale. My husband got a discounted pair of swim trunks in the $30 range. This store saved the day because I was not about to swim in a hotel in my undies. Visited: January 2023

Nice little surf apparel shop located at Poipu Shopping Village. They sell their own brand as well…read moreas popular surf brands like Billabong, RVCA, etc. After our luggage made the flight but not us (flight issue where we ending up deplaning!), we were left without anything for 24 hours except the clothes on our backs! Came here the next morning to at least find a swimsuit to enjoy the hotel pool for the day. It was about 1.5 mi walk from Grand Hyatt. Upon arrival, I found that due to a 50% clearance sale on certain items that this was the only affordable place in the area to find stuff under $100! My wife got a swimsuit from Sea Level Swim Australia for about 80 bucks (2-piece), while I got Billabong board shorts for $30!! Great deal! And a life saver too!! They also sell t-shirts, Aloha shirts, swim cover-ups, beach blankets, sunglasses, and more!

I love the Tropical Tantrum clothing line, and I really wish I could find the perfect dress for…read moremyself because their clothing is so beautiful. On this trip to Hanalei, I had to see what was new because it had been at least 7 years since I had been on island. My only complaint about the clothing line itself is that their spaghetti strap dresses do not contain a shelf bra, so if you are on the bigger chest side of the spectrum, this may be difficult unless you have a really good strapless bra. From the moment I walked in, I was met with some high-pressure sales which was a major turn off. I have tried on their dresses before, but they are just not flattering on my body type. I am not fond of strapless bras because they tend to smash large breasts, and are too hot to wear, especially in the humidity of Kauai. Their line is stunning, and they have beautiful shirts for men as well. The dresses come with pockets which is a plus, but their items are extremely pricey, at $239+ per dress. Once again, I left empty handed due to the high-pressure sales, high prices, and lack of shelf bra incorporated into their dresses. I therefore I opted to wear a beautiful and colorful spaghetti strap dress with pockets and a shelf bra from Marshalls for $29.99 and still looked stunning. There is a location in Kapa'a as well. Beautiful clothing and 100% worth looking at.

Really cute store in Hanalei with unique dresses. The sales associate was super helpful and found 2…read morecute dresses for my daughter. Great customer service. Loved it. We hope to be back!

In terms of style, this place is one of my fave that I visited on the island. They have a lot of…read morecute, unique items that you don't get to see anywhere else. I found a couple things I liked. Unfortunately, they were all overpriced in my opinion. While the quality is nice, I couldn't justify spending $80 before tax on a plain white shirt. If it was more affordable, I would've bought multiple items from them. I would've given them 4 stars, but they lost one because one of the employees kept watching me the entire time I browsed the store. She would literally crane her neck around people to keep watching me. It was very uncomfortable.

Checked this out for a second time and still was able to find a little something to get that was…read moreunique. Everything's so pretty so it's hard not to get everything! They're good about refreshing and restocking their items as well!

Seriously THE COOLEST CLOTHING STORE/LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE IN TOWN! This place is full of unique…read moreclothing, jewelry, hats, beanbags etc If you're looking for something no one else will have, you've found it. It's refreshing as a local to find a place that isn't full of aloha T's and silk Lei's. It's a bit pricey but well worth it!

My husband rented a performance board from Backdoor and he was helped by Kahelei , she was…read morewonderful! She even gave us local recommendations for coffee and breakfast and her approach was outgoing and personable.

Do not come here for surfboard rentals. Here are three reasons why:…read more 1. **Higher Prices**: This is not the cheapest place to rent surfboards. My family and I initially wanted to rent from a different shop, but they close early in the afternoon. So, we ended up at Backdoor Surf instead. I recommend going to Hanalei Surfboard Rentals instead; it's cheaper, and they offer both half-day and full-day options. You can check them out at [Hanalei Surfboard Rentals](https://hanaleisurfboardrentals.com/). I'm not affiliated with them; I just had a really good experience, and they loaded the boards onto our car quickly. 2. **Long Wait Times and Attitude**: At Backdoor Surf, they spend a long time inspecting the boards and handling paperwork, but that's not the worst part. One of the store associates, David, was quite rude while loading the boards onto our car. My mother asked me to watch him so I could learn how to put the boards back on the car rack when we returned. I told her I already knew how to do it, and David interjected, "Then why don't you do it?" He had a poor attitude while loading the boards, despite us paying over $80 for two surfboards and one paddleboard. Another associate, Kira, told us that David would load the boards and he still gave us an attitude, and it took him about 20-30 minutes to do it. 3. **Poor Customer Service**: Kira started rambling about her personal problems during our visit, while David provided terrible service and only acted friendly when we returned the boards. **Summary**: Choose another rental place if you prefer to be treated professionally by those you are paying and if you value timely service.