When you think of Maui, Hawaii, the first things that come to mind are expanses of lush green forest lands, miles of beautiful beaches, and lots of local music and dance. However, there is another fun activity you can indulge in when you are in Maui – shopping!

You are sure to find something special to take home.

Ware Wardrobe 

Spend a few hours at the Ware Wardrobe, located opposite Ala Moana beach. It is a mini-mall with many stores that sell a wide variety of merchandise, from Native books to gourmet foodstuffs and handmade jewelry to authentic Hawaiian quilts.

You also get aloha shirts, and batik printed clothes here. 

Maui Swap Meet 

One of the best ways to understand Maui’s native culture is to interact with the local farmers and artisans. The Maui Swap Meet gives you a fantastic opportunity. 

This is the largest outdoor market in Maui and offers fresh organic Kula veggies, Hana fruits, homemade banana bread, and various souvenirs, including clothes. 

The best thing about this market is that you get good quality things for affordable rates. You are free to unleash your bargaining skills too.

Aloha Tower Marketplace

Distinctively Hawaiian in ambiance, the Aloha Tower Marketplace flaunts a Mediterranean-inspired architecture on the Honolulu waterfront at Piers 8, 9 and 10 on Honolulu harbor. It is a thriving outdoor bazaar with a variety of retail stores. 

You can also enjoy some gourmet delights in popular restaurants or the open-air food court here. While you shop to your heart’s content, you can also enjoy some live entertainment here.

The market is open on all days. 

The International Market Place

If you like shopping in the open air, you should try the International Market Place.

Located in the heart of Waikiki, this marketplace is built around a century-old banyan tree. It is a labyrinth of kiosks that will delight you with its uniqueness. Additionally, the merchandise available here is very diverse.

The place is perfect for people looking for memorable souvenirs. 

Lahaina Arts Society

If you want to take back a part of Maui’s culture, shop at the Lahaina Arts Society.

The vast gallery spread over two floors of the Old Lahaina Courthouse; the Lahaina Arts Society features over 100 artists’ works. From avant-garde paintings to ethnic Hawaiian weavings, you find them all here. Several Hawaiian artists of international reputation got their big breaks from this museum.

Maui Hawaii has its unique offerings, and you can have fun browsing through the stores here.