It’s a sport for the whole family. You can find every thing you need in South Maui, with over 15 Shopping Centers, four grocery stores and, yes, lots of T-shirts.

Two major new centers opened in 2002. Safeway Plaza off Piilani Hwy and The Shops at Wailea which feature upscale shops, such as Gucci and three of Lahaina’s finest art galleries.

Shopping is easy to find from Ma'alaea to Makena. Here’s a mini

tour of how to find what you are looking for. If you start at Maalaea Triangle in the Maui Ocean Center you will find lots of creative ocean-related gift items.

The new Ma'alaea Village hosts fine restaurants and shops.

The Shops at Wailea Mall.

Head south for Kihei. Take the Piilani Hwy. to Kihei Gateway Plaza and Kihei Commercial Center for clothing, gourmet wines, furniture, art and gifts.

Turn down to the ocean and follow S. Kihei Rd. for the Farmers Market and fresh local fish at Suda Store. At Longs Center is Longs Drugs, the “everything store” for suntan lotion, sundries, pharmacy, beauty, liquor, toys and fishing supplies. Here are also two banks and restaurants like Bocalino.

Continue down Kihei’s beach road for shopping galore. At the Mana Kai Resort is Hi’i Lani Clothing & Gift Shop, packed with resortwear and gift items for the whole family. At the hotels you can find upscale shops like Cruise at the Grand Wailea. Aloha Friday at the Outrigger is a festive affair with crafts, hula and music.

There are only a few “Ma & Pa” stores left in South Maui. They usually carry extra local items and are good place to “talk story” with the owners. Ma'alaea General, Suda Store, Village General at Village by the Sea and Keawakepu General at the Mana Kai. The open-air markets are fun to shop for their great selection of small gift items at bargain prices.

Most hotels and condos are within an easy walk to shopping and dining. There is a shopping shuttle bus serving most shopping centers and hotels.

Yes, finding that perfect gift or expression of your visit to take home takes time and a discriminating eye. If you can't find it, call Maui Guide at 808 879-0210, or e-mail shopping_help@mauiguide.com and we’ll be happy to help. Aloha and happy shopping!

World's Largest Hawaiiana Store
For everything Hawaiian, you will enjoy shopping at Hilo Hattie ~ The Store of Hawaii at the Piilani Shopping Center. They are the world's largest manufacturer of resort and casual fashions, "Made In Hawaii" products and affordable gift items. They offer free shell lei greeting, refreshments, food & coffee tasting, free hemming and free transportation too. Hours are 10 am to 9 pm, call 808 875-4545. Preview (and buy online, too) Hilo Hattie Gifts of Aloha, Tastes of the Hawaiian Islands and Women's Hawaiian Fashions