I've never been to this store before. My co-worker needed to come here to get a birthday present…read morefor a friend, so I accompanied her. The whole store is made up of Hawaiian themed merchandise. There were jewelry, cards, body care items and tons of clothes. They have some really cute items. My friend purchased a set of plastic flower beads to string together to make a necklace. What caught my eye that I really wanted was the sunrise shell necklace. I've always wanted one. The shell has the pink and yellow colors on it to mimic the sunrise. I'm contemplating on getting it as I've wanted one for a while.

Sugar Sugar has a lot of really cute bohemian-style clothing and accessories, and the store itself…read moreis visually appealing. I went in and out of the dressing rooms a few times while trying on outfits, and none of them had a basket or spot for purses. Each time I had to hang my handbag on a hanger with the clothes, since I refuse to put my handbag on the dirty ground. Finally, the very last dressing room I tried did have a basket at the bottom, which was much better. The clothing and jewelry are adorable -- some even look handmade -- and I did buy a few outfits and a cute pair of earrings. Prices are on the higher side, but the pieces are unique and eye-catching, so if you're looking for something different, it might be worth it. Unfortunately, checkout brought the experience down. Since I didn't need a bag, the sales associate handed me my clothes directly, but forgot my earrings. I didn't notice until I was halfway home. I tried looking everywhere for a phone number -- Yelp, the Ala Moana directory, the internet -- and couldn't find one. The only number I found just rang with no answer. So instead of calling, I had no choice but to drive all the way back through traffic. When I arrived, the sales associate saw me, handed me the earring, and said she was "going to text me." No apology, no "sorry for the inconvenience" -- nothing. Considering they have my number from the rewards program sign-up, that was disappointing. Overall, Sugar Sugar is a cute boutique with stylish pieces, but expect boutique pricing and limited dressing room amenities. The service could use improvement, especially when mistakes happen.

My eye has been on this place for a few years and I have often visited whenever I was in town…read more Their selection of stationaries, incents, to clocks, and travel items were amazing. All curated for those with an eye of minimalism and simplicity. The prices here are fair as I feel that the quality really exceeds the average patron. I purchased a water bottle that has traversed the United States with me and has done well. A few incenses that smelled amazing and a few other items. The guy at the cash register was super friendly too. We had a small talk about mid century modern vibes and it was great to speak to someone that had a real good sense of the vibe I was trying to aim for.

I have been going to Mono for about a year to pick up my stationary and every day carry essentials…read more As someone who have been to Japan's largest station store Itoya and shopping around in the Bay Area, I have found many of my favorites for journaling, notes taking, drinkware, sun glasses and crafted canvas handbags. Owner is friendly and helpful to get you what you're looking for.

Tiny shop on the left and outside the Moana Surfrider. Carries Cupie otherwise originally named…read moreKewpie dolls in various forms like blind boxes, key chains, tote bags, tshirts and more. Do you remember the doll in its birthday suit with a Dairy Queen like curl on the top of its head? They even have tanned ones. If you still have yours from bygone years it could be worth $900-$2000 per on line 2026 chart. Saw one employee behind the counter possibly waiting to ring up sales but she did welcome customers by saying Aloha. Doc was happy with her purchases.

Super cute/kawaii, inviting shop with genuinely warm service and good vibes. They currently…read morepredominately have officially licensed items for characters like Rilakuma and Kewpie mayo baby. It's cool that some of the products are specially distributed through Moni. I was hoping they'd have Snoopy too but none at the moment at least. I was so happy that my husband mentioned this place and we ended up here during our last morning in Honolulu. Definitely worth a stop if you're into kawaii, Japanese goodies and stationery, but also could be worth being aware of which characters are currently featured. A lot of the items, such as their various stickers, are reasonably and fairly priced -- more so than other similar shops. Vivid print quality too. Other items were tad too pricey for me to justify (e.g. $8 for a very tiny thin canvas drawstring bag and other small pouches in the $30+ range).

I loved all the jellycats, so fun and a nice little shop, had friendly service I loved it 10/10read more

I love small businesses with funky things to find! It's very convenient that they open early (8…read moream) versus stores like it in the malls. I found several unique gifts gir my wife's birthday, including locally made chocolate bars, cute tea bag holders, and funny cards. Service is polite and friendly and they provide a good value for such a diverse offering of funky gifts.

Ginger13 is a must stop shop if you're in Honolulu! Cindy's curated her shop in such a way that you…read morefeel instantly welcomed, curious and at home. Over the years I've enjoyed the variety of plants she has available with earthy ceramic pots, natural fragrance items, home decor, crystals and handmade jewelry. Every time I wear earrings she's made I get the best compliments. Each set is one of a kind and unique. The Ginger13 oasis is located in Marks Garage on Pauahi Street. I recommend parking in the open lot off Nuuanu and Beretania or the underground municipal parking lot just past Nuuanu on Beretania. It's safe and close to the variety of local shops in the area. SUPPORT LOCAL

A graphic circulating on Instagram this holiday season really stuck with me. It highlighted how…read morepowerful shopping small can be. If each person spent $ at a small business instead of a big online retailer, imagine how much money would be reinvested into our local economy. I took that message to heart. I've been frequenting Ginger13 for years, and supporting Cindy is always a joy. She creates truly one of a kind pieces, and her aloha spirit shines through in everything she does. You don't just shop here. You feel welcomed and inspired. I spent nearly two hours in the store just days before Christmas, and narrowing down my choices was nearly impossible. Every corner is filled with beautiful, thoughtfully curated items, all at incredibly reasonable prices. On top of that, Cindy offers exceptional customer service. If anything ever happens to your unique piece, you are in the best hands. Make a day of it and stop by Mille Fête as well to support another amazing local woman entrepreneur who is absolutely crushing it. Treat yourself to stunning home goods and jewelry at Ginger13, then reward yourself with something sweet from this phenomenal bakery. Thank you, Cindy and Mindy. Wishing you a prosperous and abundant Year of the Tiger.

Last year I bought a charm bracelet that I got to make myself. I came back a year later and my…read morebracelet has held up perfectly! It's amazing quality and I even added a charm to it again. The owner of Lychee is super sweet and wonderful to talk to as well. Would 100% recommend.

Ruthie is the sweetest lady ever! She was so welcoming and allowed me to take my time to pick the…read moreperfect charms that represent me. She also gives the best life advice. I will definitely be back. Ruthie is the best :)

Cece was working at the counter. She was absolutely amazing with helping me get a gift for my…read moregirlfriend. She welcomed everyone in the store with a warm smile. We loved our experience and would definitely go back to help support local artists on island!

My daughter and I had lunch nearby. She smelled more food and followed her nose. Next thing you…read moreknow, we were in front of this store. The food wasn't coming from here, but my daughter just had to see what was inside. So we came in to just look. Sugarcane is this cute shop where you can find all these locally made items for a gift, for the home, fir kids, for a friend, or for visitors. They have books, puzzles, toys jewelry, totes, bags, coasters and more. I love the wooden toys for the kids. I bought a wooden cell phone, a camera, stickers and a cute cooking set. They are my kiddos favorite toys. I've gotten key chains and jewelry for gifts. We have coasters for our home too. The workers are pretty friendly and they also wrapped my gift item too. The items seem pricey, but they are locally made and are unique. I don't think you'll find any ship with the same kind of item that Sugarcane carries. Overall, this is a great place to get gifts and maybe something for yourself. Beware of bringing your children. They will make you buy everything.

Do you love Miffy? I do. This is a perfect store to get a lil Miffy action. This is solely…read morededicated to Miffy. There are bags, stuffed animals, paper goods, some cosmetics, lamps etc. The sales clerk waits at checkout and it's super crowded but she was friendly. The prices can be a bit steep but I don't think it's very different than say Sanrio or other Miffy products that I have purchased. If you go to the three Kira stores and make a purchase you get stickers on cards. If you fill it up you get a small surprise. Don't know what it is though.

I cannot believe I missed this shop the first time I came to Waikiki years ago. I was so happy to…read morebe able to come in relatively soon to closing - maybe about 30 minutes prior. Service 4.5/5 I wasn't rushed by the associates but through context clues of trying to close up, I rushed myself. I appreciated they didn't try to boot me near closing time. Selection 5/5 So many cute things for purchase, I had no idea where to start.