Shopping at Ka Makana Ali'i in Kapolei, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. While strolling through this open-air mall, the colorful exterior of "Missing Polynesia" caught my attention. The title of the business was also interesting to me, so I walked in... The air-conditioning was wonderful! I liked the spacious, organized, bright, clean environment! It was peaceful and on the classy side! I looked through the beautiful clothing, but I think I wasn't in a buying mood. I didn't feel pressured from the sales associate - so that was a good thing. I told her I was looking for something in maroon for my high school reunion, but there wasn't anything currently. I'll check again later... thank you!

Can't beat local businesses and this place is something special. Nice and friendly staff with their…read moresecond location (first location in Aiea behind Cutter Ford)...

This store has the most attractive and comfortable dresses. They have so many beautiful colors and…read moredesigns that are flattering for all shapes and sizes. The service is so friendly with plenty of helpful suggestions. I tried on several dresses and left with the two that were recommended. Lovely jewelry here as well.

Super cute store with friendly service and lots of great clothes to choose from!…read more My mom and I got matching black resort pants that were super nice and perfect for the trip.

Really great selection of good quality kids clothes with Hawaiian touch. Top notch customer service…read more. Excited to go back and get Kahala (Made in Hawaii) Hawaiian shirts for my kids.

I was referred this children's store while shopping for a rash guard swimsuit for my 8 y/o daughter…read more First off they don't open until 10:30 am so don't try and knock out your shopping early! Then they only had (2) rash guard swimsuits to choose from (in Hawaii across from the beach) I chose one...while still feeling good about my choice I was paying for it & was told that all sales are final on swimwear, I mentioned my daughter was at the hotel across the street I planned on bringing it to her and have her try it on before removing any tags to make sure it fits. The sales lady told me I should bring her in to try on first if I am not sure of her size...OK. I say OK, no worries this will be fine I'm fairly certain of her size. As she rings it up she prints a separate receipt that I needed to sign separately for her to keep at the store of me acknowledging the no return policy on swimwear, I sign it. Then she gets out a big red rubber stamp that says: "All Sales Final No Returns" for the receipt I would be taking with me and stamps it. Anyhow, as a 13 year former employee of Nordstrom I just couldn't help feeling not very happy with my whole shopping experience, and not appreciated as a buyer. I like the rash guard top and it fits...whew! I understand there are folks that take advantage of retail stores with returns and the stores are unable to return back into stock causing a loss of profit. But by setting a policy of a strict time limit and requiring all tags to still be attached is much more reasonable, and the store still able to re sell it is a win-win.

Great Vibes, Great Finds…read more I really don't get the negative reviews! Everyone I spoke to was friendly and respectful. The staff aren't over-the-top, but they're approachable and happy to help when you need something. I actually liked that--it felt genuine. The clothing is adorable and feels like good quality. They were also super clear about prices, especially on the jewelry, with no pressure or upselling. Just a nice, easy shopping experience all around.

This place is located in Koolina. It's the other side of market place…read more It's very organized and alot of selections of dress, pants, top and jewelry. They have sale section also. It's little bit price for this kind of quality but I love this styles and feel aloha when I wear it. Staffs are so nice and good customer service. Recommend especially you are on vacation!

Needed a hat while I was at Aulani…read more This place was across the street and had reasonably priced items. It's small and super cold with AC on full blast. Service was excellent and I was in and out in a flash. I'll be back again when visiting this side of the island.

Nice small store with a limited selection given the size. Wish they had more women's items to…read morechoose from.

Adorable products but every time I come to this store, the customer service is terrible! Makes you…read morenot want to shop there and the employees glare at you while you look around. Not a good environment as a shopper, what a shame! The clothing is so adorable.

Cute toddler clothing but no customer service when it comes to their workers. Everytime I've walked…read morein, I've never been greeted or acknowledged which makes me not want to shop there. Bad customer service is a reflection of the owner. The owner who recently went on a live bad mouthing another business calling them a pilau hawaiian who should get beat up by one of her workers who they call "scrappy Steph." Very unprofessional and childish, won't be shopping here anymore.

Loved the assorted aloha shirts here! You can go there and…read morefind any size you or a family member may need. The convenience of having this store in Waianae keeps us from having to go to Target or Wal-Mart if something last minute comes up. Thank you "Island Wear"!

Nice assortment of Hawaiian clothing and accessories. Best of all most of the clothing are made in…read moreHawaii, support local business!

I was really looking forward to finding a nice Hawaiian shirt for my partner, and this shop…read moredefinitely caught our eye. It was beautifully organized and had a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised (and honestly so happy) to see a small selection of plus-size men's clothing which can be so rare, especially in mall shops. It felt great to see 3X options available! Since the fabric wasn't stretchy, we searched for a 4X and were lucky to find one and my partner loved the design right away. We were both so excited. What ultimately stopped us was the price, it was over $100, for one shirt, which is unfortunately outside of our budget right now. That said, we absolutely see the quality and care that goes into each piece, and we truly respect how they're made. We're grateful for the inclusivity and hope to come back on a special occasion to finally take one home. Thank you for making us feel seen, we'll be back!

On the hunt for an Aloha shirt that will stand the test of time? Reyn Spooner is a classic Aloha…read moreapparel brand. I believe that this shop is a pop up at Ka Makana Ali'i. When we stopped by they were doing a big sale, with things up to 70% off. They have 3 different styles of Aloha shirts for men, their classic button down, a slim fit, and a 3 button shirt. They also have women's apparel like dresses and shirts and slippers. I know my dad has shirts from Reyn Spooner that he has been wearing for decades- making an Aloha shirt from here a great gift.

A local told us about this place on our last trip to Oahu, and it was so good that it was…read moredefinitely on our list for this trip. We stopped by on our way back from a day at Yokohama Bay and weren't disappointed. We got spicy and shoyu bowls and nachos, and the fish was so fresh. Drinks are reasonably priced, and they have ice cream too if you want dessert. We sat outside at the tables and devoured them. You wouldn't think a surf shop would have among the best poke on the island, but they do.

The staff at this surf shop went above and beyond with their care for their customers. As we were…read morerenting kayaks and other gear, I got the impression that this surf shop is mainly used by locals who have a truck or vehicle to transport the rented gear where they want. We had over estimated our ability to walk the heavy kayak down to the beach and the owner was very kind to assist us by loading it in his vehicle, while at the beach he introduced us to the life guard because he was concerned as there were strong winds/currents that day, and he also came to check in on us and helped drive the kayak back. We were super grateful for the effort he put in because it truly was exceptional. The boogie boards and snorkel gear were good quality and easy to carry if you're going to a local beach. If you do want to rent the kayaks, just make sure you have the transportation figured out. When we returned we also had some shaved ice which was some of the best we had during this trip. Very refreshing!

The power of bling…read more.. Everyone loves some sort of bling and Lovisa has items here from heat to toes. The first thing I saw was a body piercing section which I thought what this shop was about and how wrong I was as they also have earrings and not just the simple studs but huggies, hoops and yup cuffs though mine are pierced I've been into cuffs but have had issues finding them but the staff here is just amazing friendly and helpful one had helped a young man looking for a particular something for his ears as his parents looked on was adorable lol! Not just items for the lobes but necklace, watch bands, hair accessories, and so much more...everywhere I turn I see something cool, cute and just the interesting to pair whatever ensemble you're creating. Absolutely lovely place for a one stop shopping for toddlers to adults including several clearance section which I got something cute for just $4...what a fun place to express yourself. Thank you!

Malia pierced my nose and was super awesome! She thoroughly explained every step of the process to…read moreme & was super attentive to the rest of the customers in the store as she was the only one working the store at the time. Definitely will be back for more piercings and jewelry because of her !