1. Kona Inn
Located at 75-5744 Alii Drive, Kona Inn is the best-known spot among tourists searching for the best souvenirs to bring back home from their Hawaiian adventure. Featuring several clothing boutiques, art galleries, and gift shops, this mall sits right along the shores of Kailua Bay and can be reached on foot from most attractions in the downtown area.
Open Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm and on Saturdays between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm, Kona Inn is home to plenty of local brands, including Agapa Ohana, Hilo Hattie, Moana Organic Trades, Mauloa Tiki Kreations, Kona Surf & Sandal, and Image of Paradise. If you get hungry while browsing the different shops, some dining options you can check out include Aloha Vibes Bar & Grill, Keoki’s Coffee, and Donkey Balls, and Kona Inn Restaurant.
2. Coconut Grove Market Place
Covering an area of nearly 50,000 square feet, Coconut Grove Market Place features an extensive variety of shops and restaurants in a beautifully designed open-air setting. Located at 75-5815 Alii Drive, this place can also be reached on foot from the Kailua Kona city center, making it a great place to grab some local goods while exploring the downtown area.
Coconut Grove Market Place is open every day of the week. It features plenty of local and national stores including Big Island Running Co., Gecko Girlz, Lava Java, Jack’s Diving Locker, Kona Gear, and Kanaka Kava. Dining options, on the other hand, include Kona Haven Coffee, Gypsea Gelato, Outback Steakhouse, Foster’s Kitchen Kona, and Taka Sushi Grill & Chinese Cuisine.
3. Lanihau Center
Home to several stores and restaurants, Lanihau Center is another well-known retail center on the Island of Hawaii and a great place to stop by while exploring Kailua Kona. Located at 75-5595 Palani Road, this complex is open Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm, Saturdays between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm, and Sundays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Some of the stores you can find here include Stylin’, Supercuts, Oshima Surf & Skate, and KaiElla Boutique.
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