Bamboo Lace Boutique
The Bamboo Lace Boutique is perfect for women who want a summery blouse for the beach, or a dressier skirt for a night at one of Kauai's many restaurants. The store imports apparel from Europe, and also hosts the work of Hawaiian designers with garments and accessories from brands like Mystique and Betsy Johnson.
Bamboo Lace Boutique
(808) 742-1450
Blue Ginger
Blue Ginger has apparel for men and women, with a wide selection of both subtle and flashy aloha wear, designed with colors and themes inspired by Native Hawaiian decor.
Blue Ginger
(808) 742-2633
Crazy Shirts
Crazy Shirts' budget-friendly prices and Hawaiian themes makes it a constant draw for tourists. All shirts at the store are custom-made with screen prints and designs featuring themes taken from around the island.
Crazy Shirts
(808) 742-9000
Honolua Surf Company
World-class surfing, body boarding and boogie boarding are just steps from the Poipu Shopping Village. Stock up on rash guards, sunscreen and surf apparel at the Honolua Surf Company, which sells everything you need for a successful day in the water---surf boards included.
Honolua Surf Company
(808) 742-9152
Making Waves
The Making Waves apparel store markets itself as having the town's widest selection of surf and beach apparel for the entire family. You'll find swimsuits, swim shorts and even hats to help block out the tropical sun.
Making Waves
(808) 742-6899
Na Hoku
"Hoku" means "star" in Native Hawaiian, and you'll be a star after a shopping trip at Na Hoku. This boutique is renowned throughout the state for its handmade jewelry, forged around tropical themes like the ocean or the sun. Gold, silver and precious gems abound, and you can even get a necklace or brooch made with rare Polynesian pearls.
Na Hoku
(808) 742-7025
Poipu Fine Arts
Poipu Fine Arts is one of the region's premier art galleries. Everything from oil to watercolor is showcased on dimly lit canvas from some of Hawaii's top artists, including individuals like Valiere and D'annibale. The dolphin and whale paintings will take your breath away.
Poipu Fine Arts
(808) 742-8338
Sand Kids and Sand People
Children get their own shopping experience at Sand Kids. All the beach apparel and accessories your kids need for a memorable Kauai beach day can be found here, including beach toys for building Goliath-sized sand castles. A larger, connected store for mom is found at Sand People, with summery garments designed to take advantage of the area's breezy, sultry climate.
Sand Kids
(808) 742-2288
Sand People
(808) 742-2888
Sun Glass Hut
Shade your eyes from Kauai's infamous sun with a new set of sunglasses from the Sun Glass Hut. You'll find exactly what you want, whether it's the next designer piece from Prada or a pair of surf-friendly polarized shades from Maui Jim's.
Sun Glass Hut
(808) 742-1091
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