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!

Kimura's has a nice selection of various fabrics, some Batiks, poly-blends, Chiffons. Minky. There…read morearen't many fabric businesses left in Kona, post-pandemic; but there's always someone there to help you. Their prints are not duplicates of Walmart fabric, worth the short drive to Kainaliu town,if you are a sewist or crafter. I found their prices be fair and comparable to other businesses.

Found a fabulous selection of bark cloth to cover a lampshade. They were also very helpful in…read moredirecting me to local stores where I could find additional craft supplies for my project.

Great friendly people and cats! Books for both adults & kids. Located south of Kona town.read more

This is a great little local book store. We had finished the books we brought on vacation. They…read morehave a nice collection, plus other items, such as puzzles. We were thrilled to find it so close to our resort & with free parking in the shopping center.

Top notch customer service, reasonable prices, great variety of styles. Love this store!read more

Great boutique with unique ladies clothing. I try to visit when they get new items. You need to…read morevisit both stores as they each have different items. For ladies who like at Chicos, you will love this store. They are even nicer & emit the island feel.

Sales man was pleasant, walked me through the basic options and a few cords. Prices seemed pretty…read morereasonable.

This was one of the best uke store visits I've ever enjoyed. I was encouraged to try lots of ukes,…read moreand then they brought out the most amazing locally made ukulele I've ever tried. Mellow, full-sound, and delightful to play. Yummy! Then, the luthier let me try one that he had just completed. Another fantastic musical option. This place is worth a visit. The whole neighborhood is worth a visit--it's only slightly off the beaten path, yet full of hidden treasures. Nothing like the strip mall style of stores in Kona.

What a great find. Friendly & informative staff…read more Interesting selection of Reggae and bought two albums they suggested and super happy with them even though I've never owned any reggae music!!!!

The owner is great! Stop in and say hello. Great place for a novice to ask questions or the more…read moreexperienced to upgrade their experience. You can take your time looking over the beautiful glass cases with all the wonderous colors and shapes of glass and decide how to elevate your experience. Don't be alarmed by the unassuming building, the inside is like a carnival of glass and color. The prices are great too!

Such a cute family owned shop for anyone looking for Aloha Clothing and accessories for all ages!…read moreMy family loves this store and we always make sure to go anytime we visit Hawaii. The employees are so kind and the store always has such an amazing selection!

I was so happy when I came across this cute little shop because I was able to buy my daughter her…read moreown little Hawaii inspired dress and toys without breaking the bank. I walked in close to closing time and the woman working was very sweet and greeted me despite needing to close up. She never made me feel the pressure to rush. Even though it's a small store, they have a ton of options and neat gifts and souvenirs to choose from. I found their prices incredibly reasonable, after all it is a a tourist area. I made my purchase and walked out happy. For the amount of items putchsed I felt what I was charged was fair. The next morning, I found I picked out the wrong size dress. I was worried I wasn't going to be able to exchange it because I failed to ask about their exchange/return policy. The young lady that was working that morning kindly allowed me to exchange it for the correct size with no problem whatsoever. Their customer service was incredible both visits.

Excellent shop. Organized well. Fair prices. Friendly, helpful staff. We'll add pics after…read moreHalloween!

The cutest most fun party clothing! Perfect for festivals or just a fun new outfit. Also very…read moreaffordable prices and kind owners! Definitely stop by.

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!

If you are looking for a fun place for unique plants and fun gifts, this is the place ! They were…read morethey only place that I was able to find the elusive purple hibiscus ( Midnight Tryst )

Great place to go and get a plant for a gift. We stopped in the other day and bought a gorgeous…read moreplant for a friend we were visiting. Great shop in the Hōlualoa arts district. Fun pace to stop in and check out some of the goodness the island has to offer.