Rita, supervisor said she didn't give me a hard time? Really when you don't give the customer what they want cause the CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT! " I came the other day to return a Christmas present my daughter received! The sales clerk would not give my a merchandise credit even it was clearly a SOHA Living item marked $35.80 with NO red line! She said since I did not have a gift receipt or know my daughters girlfriends name so they could look it up, there was Nothing she could do!!! Really? I asked for the supervisor/manager! That's when Rita came to the counter, again asking me all those same questions that I didn't know! Why should it matter?? I have your merchandise, not marked down!! Plus, I showed her a 1/2 page advertisement that was in the newspaper stating "After Christmas SALE up to 70% off". I had come in on 12/26 and there were only signs of 50% off! When I asked, what was 70% off, the girl at counter said it was online! But she couldn't find anything online that was 70% off! So very misleading! FALSE ADVERTISING!! So when Rita said she had to call her manager, I told her to ask about the ad! Well, Rita returns and finally gives me a gift card for $35.80. No tax? I'm sure all my credits have included the tax!! Also, she didn't talk to anyone and just decided to do " the right thing" But claimed she did not give me a hard time! I really like this store and appreciate 2 sisters who went to Punahou started this business and SoHa Keiki but will have to think twice on patronizing them because of the bad customer service! Please note that I gave this business a 5 Star Review on 4/18/2018! Wow, how much has changed in those 6 years! So sad!! read more

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No visit to HI is ever complete without a visit to my favorite store. Last year we were in Maui and this year in Oahu. The brand is consistent. Stores are organized and just oh so cool! I get some of the gifts to bring back home for friends from SOHA. read more

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The store has so many beautiful things I want to buy everything! I love their collection of Hawaiian books of our history and culture! Who knew they would have those prized books in this store that I was looking for! I didnt have to order them online from somewhere else, so convenient!! I have bought many things for my home before, but each time I go back they have so many new things! This store is a great place to find a gift for someone special! The staff was so helpful and gave me great ideas and the store is really decorated nicely and smells divine! You can tell they really care about customer service!! Mahalo SoHa Living Kahala store!! (This review didn't allow me to check value for some reason, but it does have great value too!!) read more

Feeling beachy SoHa Living has that with a twist in every which way. There's something serene and calming about their outdoorsy vibe their collections and accent pieces they have available for use in every room in your life. Life!? Sure!! Not just your home...work, car, your look of the moment for yourself or others you're sure to find something and get inspired as everything here is displayed so beautifully. Yes we do live and are surrounded by all thing Hawai'i though work and adulting does take that view away at times which makes it a true delight to bring it all in your world with many items like some of my favorites are wooden signs with various quotes and mine is "My Happy Place". I love stopping here for seasonal, holidays and special occasions as they always have something here which makes it so easy to add that special touch. This location in Kahala Mall is fantastic with a delightful and friendly staff, and did you know they're opening a SoHa Keiki Koloa soon...how exciting! Keep updated with them through instagram @sohaliving and their website http://sohaliving.com as this women own business has certainly more great things yet to come. Thank you! read more

SoHa Living Kahala - Gift Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cute store with a lot of souvenirs stuff like door or room signs and things associated with Hawaii. Service on the other hand is terrible. Not accommodating, they were in the way of customers when they discussed amongst themselves how to display things. I asked a question and not only did they avoid eye contact, they didn't bother to answer. They forgot that the customers are paying for their wages. Please train your staff to be a little more helpful and courteous. read more

Super helpful staff and great products. staff members helped me pick out perfect gifts for my family members. 10 out of 10 would come here again! read more

Eliza P is a TERRIBLE cashier! I was paying cash, she said the total so quietly I had to ask her to repeat what the small change was, and then said what I thought she said back to her to which she said yes. It ended up being smaller than what the actual amount was, but she didn't say anything! She just lazily typed in the incorrect amount I gave her, then handed me back the same coins I just gave her plus extra! She really didn't want to give me my receipt too, I had to ask her for it, & when I asked for clarification of what the total was she said actually it's THIS much. Wtf! At least say, "Oh sorry, the small change is actually X amount" instead of just blindly processing the incorrect amount I gave to you without saying a word. Eliza you really need to work on your customer service, terrible. read more

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It's a really cute store. Lots of great stuff. However, I really dislike that they sell shells and coral. I don't understand why on earth they would sell those things? It's not sustainable and ocean friendly. You're a store in Hawaii where you need to be ocean and eco friendly which I don't think that is. Please reconsider selling these things because I find it hard to shop in the store and supporting this. read more

Very disappointing experience to shop somewhere with poor return or exchange policy. 14d only for full refund and 30d for even an exchange. Would recommend shopping at places like Nordstrom who strive for a better customer service experience. When speaking with manager she was sassy and said only Costco and target have better return or exchange policies than they have. read more

I love visiting SoHa. It's a great place to find beach themed accessories. It's my favorite place to buy seashells, which are farm raised. I've bought gifts for friends and pillows, beach themed signs & accessories for my home & office. They sell Kai brand white gardenia scent and rose scented perfume oil & body lotion. Every few weeks, they get new inventory & beautiful items. Today, I found a plate inspired by tropical leaves that I bought as a gift for my mom. Late last year they moved to a larger location in the mall that's close to their former location. Lots more accessories to shop! read more

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I had a renovation that I finally finished so where did I head to? Directly to Soha after my furniture purchases. I needed some accent pieces and I found everything I needed there! The staff ( Kaitlyn) was so efficient so professional and so sweet. She even helped me to my vehicle. I love all their designs and pieces. It truly is a gem of a store. I also went to the Hilton Hawaiian village location that one was cute as well but they do not validate . Kahala store rocks! I'll be back sooner than later for su read more

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My deepest mahalo to Store Manager Kelsie and Staff (Tyler). They provided the best customer service to this busy grandma. They went out of their way to correct an on-line order. They provided excellent customer service by giving me the gift that I needed for my grand baby - same sale price, mailed it and even wrapped the items beautifully. Wow! Keep up the great work! True aloha! Happiest of Holidays to the gang at Soha Kahala Mall read more

Located in the center of Kahala Mall, this beachy gem has a very cool laid back atmosphere. Beach tends to be the major theme, as they have a wide variety of merchandise from pillows to seashells and greeting cards, but all revolve around the beach theme. I was looking for a gift and didn't find exactly what I was looking for, but I may be back later to grab something for myself. Prices are a bit on the higher end, but the stuff is very cute! read more

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We live on, O'ahu, which is one of the 8 islands that forms the Hawaiian Island archipelago. As an island in the Pacific Ocean, we are surrounded by white sand beaches and have a tropical climate. SoHa Living is the perfect home furnishing and gift store to keep one in a beach and locally-inspired mode. Whether or not you're looking for bright Hawaiian print or beach washed hues, you'd probably find something here that will brighten your home and keep you thinking about this slogan, "Lucky You Live Hawaii". In addition to the tropical décor, there are nautical designs. All of the furnishings are designed for men, women and children with clean lines and traditional shapes. Items can be a bit pricey because of the boutique finds. The customer service is always friendly and because there are a couple of branches to this store, they'll even contact its sister store(s) if there is something that you're looking for and this store may only have limited stock on hand. SoHa Living always puts forth a true feeling of Aloha Spirit through their customer service and products they carry. read more

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Bought some small door hangers for gifts and it was tagged with a price of $16.80. As I was walking out the store, I happened to look at receipt and noticed I got charged $17.80 each for the 2 items I bought. I went back to salesgirl who checked me out and told her I got overcharged. She said oh we forgot to change the price so I'll let my manager know. Huh?? Macy's & other stores does a better job and even adjusts price to match online. Being in retail for 20 years plus, we would honor the tagged price within reason. Just makes me think they raised the price a whole dollar so the cost went up that much? Plus these items are their own brand. It would have been nice if salesgirl checked with her manager-on-duty to make sure. Thank heavens I don't shop here very often. read more

SoHa Living Kahala - Gift Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My wife stopped by today and wanted to pick up a blanket for my 11 month old daughter, she found one she really liked and asked the clerk if she had more in storage, the clerk answered "yes we do but i dont really feel like getting it because its in a box under a lot of other boxes"? I feel really bad that i wasnt there to speak up for my wife because she ended up getting one she liked but not nearly as much because the f**n clerk was lazy. read more

Such a cute store. Loving the beach feel of this place. They sell shells, candles, living room decor, wooden signs, and lots of other home decor. Employees are friendly and helpful. The store is organized but it can get tight in here, especially since it's a popular store. Really cool place to find some gifts. read more

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YELP 365 CHALLENGE 2014-(251/365) "Hawaiian Home Accents" Cool little store with tons of ideas to add to your home decor-vintage stuff, cool signage, assorted seashells, books, learning toys, and much much more! be sure to peruse every inch of this store as there is a lot to look at. The ladies that run the store are nice and very helpful in answering any questions you may have. Towards the back by the register, you have all your kitschy, comical stuff blended with more local island style accents, basically something for everyone here. Stop in if you're in the Kahala Mall. SoHa Living is definitely worth a peek! ALOHA! Shaka Meter: \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ 4 read more

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This was a fun store to walk through. Lots of coastal living beach decor with Hawaiian flavor. The kids and baby items were cute and pretty unique. I know where to come for baby gifts now. Also loved the kitchen tableware, aprons, and decorative pillows. read more

If anyone ever needs ideas for what to get me for a gift....this is the store to come to. I could spend hundreds here (literally, this store is a bit on the pricy side) and still not be satisfied. Their cute mix of wooden signs and pillows with local sayings, beach side shabby chic decor, local books and toys for my meow and nephews, and humorous gifts that are cheeky enough for my friends make it my perfect go to store. Their employees have great customer service and they helped me pick out the perfect Hawaiian print wooden cut out for my father's birthday party guest book. They also had great deals on Black Friday (up to 30% off ). Although the prices can be a little high, I like to go in there for inspiration to craft my own gifts (like a driftwood cross with shells) or to buy that perfect accent piece for my living room. Buy local! read more

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I love this store. Every time that I am in Kahala Mall, I end up leaving with something from this store. I think my favorite things to purchase are their signs. They usually have cute expressions, and they come in pleasing colors. I love them so much that I bought my friend a custom-made one for her birthday. My boyfriend and I also purchase gifts here that we sometimes send to the mainland. One of the cuter items was a mason jar shell candle. It was a hit back home with his mom and aunt. The store also has random stuff for your coffee table like trivia cards or icebreaker dinner party-type cards. We've bought everything from shell coasters to a wooden ship here. Everything is so cute. It is a bit on the expensive side as someone mentioned, but I believe you can still obtain some reasonably-priced finds. read more

SoHa Living Kahala - Gift Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This has got to be one of my fave shops. If you love mermaids, this is one of two shops that I know carry them. The shop smells great and carries tons of stuff to accessorize your home if you are looking for a beachy/local theme. If not for the hefty price tag on many items, i'd have given the shop 5 stars. read more

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I love everything in this store, from the handpainted cards of kelp and coral to the sassy logo'd mugs to the oilcloth lunchbags. What I don't love is the fact that every single time I go in here, no matter if I am alone, with hubby, or with my daughter, there's a chick sitting in the back ignoring the customers. Last time I went in, she was smearing cream cheese on a thin bagel and quite literally glared at us, as though we had wandered into her living room instead of a STORE. Maybe she was the only one working-- but you know, it's illegal to not give an employee a lunch break. I'm not sure if it's the same woman, I didn't pay that much attention, yet if it's not then they are all interchangeable. That's why only three stars. Staff here is a real downer. I hope the owner or manager reads this and takes action. read more

This is a beautiful store that makes me happy just to walk in to. I love that many of the items are local and handmade, while they also keep an exciting mix of what is trendy around the world. The novelty section in the back is always a crack-up! Yes, the beautiful and cute items in the front lure you in, but don't let that fool you... You can find anyone a gift in there. I've gotten several gifts for guy friends that were so different and fun. Every time you walk in to the store you notice how many new items are there! How do they do it! This is retail magic... I also feel good about shopping there, as many of my friends don't know this is a locally owned store, not business anywhere else but Oahu! And while some say it is expensive, I've never regretted a purchase I've made. Not one. I'm on a budget myself but the items cheered my life a little and by golly it was worth it. P.S There is always a whole shelf of items on sale in the back!!!! Gold. My favorite items are the Soha signature Beach diffuser that makes my room smell like a dream, and lasts for two years! And my beloved Kahala, Kaimuki, Honolulu subway scroll sign, as this is my favorite community. And lastly, my beautiful lamp! I'm telling you, the merchandising department of this store has got it going on!!!! SoHa Living is for me!! read more

If you're looking for cute, local designs to help decorate your home or the perfect farewell gift, this is definitely the place to go! Plus, you help support local designers! SoHa sells a lot of great things that represents Hawaii: shells, signs, pillows, kitchenware, jewelry, candles, reusable bags, vases, local snacks and food, and even kid items such as local books and toys, etc. But the downside to having so many amazing items in one store is the store space. If there's a lot of people in the store, it can get pretty tight in there, and I hate having to ask people if they could kindly move aside. SoHa Living is located inside Kahala Mall, next to Simply Organized and Cinnamon Girl. There's lots of parking available at the mall. Prices are a bit expensive here though. On my last visit, I bought a super cute pillow that had the Hawaiian islands with the saying "This is my happy place," but the pillowcase alone was about $35, while the additional pillow ranged from $12-25. But they do have a sales section in the back near the registers. The workers here are friendly and helpful. Shop small. Buy local :) read more

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Everything I from this store way to cute! I think if you need to look for a good gift this is the place to go. They sell mostly beach home furniture and baby things. I think they have the best signs. I recently bought a sign 9x12 inches that has a list of areas in town. You can also to custom printing, you can pick whatever color you want, and I think for the most part you can say whatever you want. They also sell shells, starfish, and other things for crafting. The baby section is amazing, they have everything from organic baby products to diaper bags to custom signs. It is a little bit on the pricey side but they're worth it. The people who work there are always nice, parking can be a little bit of a pain, just because it's for the whole mall. They also have a small jewelry section. I also enjoy the the sale section they have! There's always something nice and sweet! read more

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This review is for "SoHa Living Keiki "Sassy salesperson drinking boba drink while standing by the register. Don't know her name but she has dark hair and very bad skin. read more

What a fun store! What drew me in was all the decor right inside the door. There were buckets with all different kinds of sea shells and "beachy" decorations. I think it's really cool when people decorate a bathroom or a space with a beach theme and I thought, these decorations would be perfect for a beach house...Which I woud love to own one day. So upon walking in, I did notice a kinda funny smell- a little like stale ocean. But as I continued through I checked out the other shelves and a fun sign popped out at me. It said "Out of my mind be back in 5 minutes" and I just laughed. It was a little wooden sign and I figured it's perfect for my desk at work. So I had to get it. Then I found a pencil set made out of recycled newspapers. Ingenious. Me, being a person who loves recycled items had to get this too. I think it's very cool. Anyways. I had to stop before I kept buying things I didn't need but I really enjoyed this store. There are some really fun products here and the prices are very decent. #Yelp 365 Challenge- 037/365 read more

I absolutely love this little store in Kahala mall! From the looks of the front it looks like a really touristy shop with all these glass containers of shells. I honestly never went in there because of that. But my friend was working there one day and I decided to drop by to say "hello." I sure am glad I did! After you bypass the shells, it's like a little hidden New York City in there! I found things in there that I've only seen and gotten in NYC, oh man, it made me miss home! There's frozen hot chocolate mix from Serendipity's in there and I was in heaven! There were the greek designed ceramic cups that I've only seen at the MOMA shop so I was really excited and giddy when I saw that. Then there's also local flavor stuff like shell bracelets and earrings which I love, so this little gem of a place is a nice combination of island living and big city living. Just love it! read more

They carry amazing items. I would give it more stars for the Maile products alone if the rest of the items they sold weren't overpriced. The shells they sell are lovely but honestly, you could get nearly exactly the same shells in big bags at WalMart and Kmart for tons cheaper. I would give it more stars if the prices were better but it's a lovely place with some amazing stuff regardless. read more

SoHa Living Kahala - Gift Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

In love with this boutiques pieces and newest editions. Coastal/ beach/ Hawaiian style finds, great place for unique pieces average to high pricing based on items and category. Huge selection of home decor pieces. I also have purchased items and had them shipped. I ordered several throw pillows they came as expected wouldve been nice to have the items wrapped in plastic within the box for packaging care instead of just piled into the box (in case of incidentals during shipment/ water damage etc). Would be something to look into for future shipments to out of state consumers. Very happy with products always some incredible finds great job with selecting vendors and products. read more

SoHa Living Kahala - Gift Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Professional staff, efficient handling tax exemption request. They used to refuse to honor diplomatic tax exemption (didn't know what it was and were very rude about it) and I didn't go back there for a long time even though i LOVE their products. But i went back today and they had more knowledgeable staff who had no problem processing it and I easily saved $10. Will continue to shop here now, yay! read more

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I absolutely adore this store and everything in it! Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore@ They have food to island treasures to baby stuff. Go in the back of the store on the right for more discounts! Also staff is so friendly and helpful. Having a party....there are some great things for gifts or party favors! read more

One of my favorite local boutiques, conveniently located in Kahala Mall. SOHA is packed with modern, coastal, local home decor and tons of cute knick knacks for adults and children. I love the pillowcases here that are just as sophisticated as Kaypee Soh, but at a fraction of the price. For you fashionable and design minded parents, lots of charming, whimsical and beautiful baby/children toys and necessities. They also sell Original Sprout bath products here. Service is always friendly and personal. This is a must visit local boutique in honolulu for locals and tourists alike! read more

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I love taking a stroll in this shop. Several locations throughout Oahu. Very cute beach themed decor, everything from plate ware to shells & pillows. Could definitely find something to purchase every time I go in. read more

I really enjoy browsing this store. They have cute décor for your home, especially if you're into ocean/beachy décor. I've found cute gift ideas here and of course a bunch of stuff for myself! Just go in and take a look. The store is a little cramped because they do have a lot of stuff in there but I'm sure you'll find a treasure or two that you'll love. read more

SoHa Living Kahala - My new cell phone case. Haha. I just had to have it! - Gift Shops Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing local DIY and craftsy products to decorate your Hawaiian/Ocean-themed home. They have super cool stuff from shells to pillows to picture frames to wooden kitchenware to shell wreaths, and often have a holiday section in the middle. It's a super cute place to get some really nice gifts with Aloha spirit. The Kahala mall SoHa location is located right across from the Banan shop. The best part is that is it made local. Only drawback is the cost. Most of the stuff can get pretty expensive. read more

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While I don't have a lot of reason to buy these things for myself, I always come to this store when I'm looking for a gift for anyone who loves Hawaii/beach/paradise themed stuff. They have a ton of things that represent Hawaii; from seashells, to tropical candles, to beachy decor, and I'd say their prices are pretty fair too. I've been to this store every month since last Thanksgivings and I've seen them have holiday themed things in the front every time. Thanksgiving themed place mats, Christmas candles, Valentine's decorations- everyone here is also really friendly and helpful which is always a plus. If their normal products are out of your budget, they also have a sale section in the back near the registers- which often has cool knick knacks at a fraction of their usual prices :) read more

This store is adorable, to put it simply. Full of Hawaiian and beach themed home decor and "fun" items, it's the perfect store to hit up for gifts, much like Sand People (if that's any comparison for you). They have everything from cheesy but cute wooden signs, wine stoppers, toys, coasters, mini purses, everything. My mom is obsessed with Hawaiian-y things so this is always one of my first stops when looking for something for her. It's very hip in that they use Apple computers for checking out, and even iPads when they're busy and want to move the line along. I always appreciate people bringing in fancy technology seamlessly into more physical stores, if that makes sense. The store is not big, but they manage to fit tons of items in here. If you're in Kahala Mall, it's definitely worth a stop by just to look around, if anything. The prices are probably fair, but they seem a little steep - $36 for a small wooden sign that reads "THIS IS MY HAPPY PLACE" with the Hawaiian islands seems a bit much. But there's a great sale section in the back, and it's very possible that you'll find something you love and don't care about the price! read more

I absolutely love this store - but the biggest hurdle for me is the price. I do enjoy the beach feel and theme and the signs and shells. but I do think they could do with a little more variety. It is OK to have a main theme, but nice to show different ways to express it. After you get past the shells, you do see different things you would not normally, like colorful one of a kind pillows, stationary, picture frames, vases and table runners. You will certainly find one of a kind items - you will be disappointed! Then there's also local items like coffee and jewelry. I am very much appreciating the uniqueness of the store - I will say the service can at times be touch and go - sometimes I get great service and other times the gals just chat in the back the whole time. I am hoping to infuse my home with a little of that stores design and flare! read more