"Island Sole At Island Sole in Lahaina, the authentic, locally made gifts are designed to help shoppers “find their aloha.” Head here for shirts and flip-flops in tropical colors, home decor like jellyfish coasters and ukulele-shaped table clocks, and the shop’s signature longboard letters, which function as one-of-a-kind signs with customizable letters, icons, and characters attached to a wooden surfboard base. If you’re looking for some wall art, pay special attention to the palm-and-wave paintings on birchwood by Danielle Groff and the larger, laser-engraved maps of the Hawaiian Isles."

"The Lāhainā Arts Society was formed in the 1960s by a group of Maui artists who used to hold informal exhibitions along the seawall and in the park next to the Pioneer Inn. After raising money from 10 local couples, the group established a gallery in Lāhainā’s old courthouse building and, later, a second space downstairs. Today, the nonprofit continues to be the gatekeeper for new artists on Maui, operating two galleries, holding regular art fairs, and teaching free weekly children’s art classes. Head to one of the fairs, now held in front of the Lāhainā Cannery Mall on weekends, to shop fine art, listen to live music, and watch hula dancers sway in the sunlight, or swing by the galleries to browse what’s new from your favorite artists."

"Olowalu General Store Open since 1932, this pit stop on the road to Lahaina is most famous for its Hawaiian hot dogs. They’re just standard red franks, grilled and stuffed in a bun, but Maui’s pro surfers and their fans—who usually stop here on their way to Olowalu Beach—have elevated the snack to almost cult status. If you’re not one for hot dogs, the general store also sells boiled peanuts, shave ice, and Spam musubi , along with an abbreviated Mexican menu when the kitchen’s cranking. In between bites, take time to browse the shop’s collection of locally made souvenirs and appreciate its unique decor. A late employee had a soft spot for starving artists and would often trade food for artworks, asking only that the pieces incorporated his favorite vehicle—a Volkswagen Beetle."

"Request Music A Maui standby, Request Music sells fresh avocados, classic surf posters, and some head shop glassware along with at least 20,000 vintage vinyl albums, many of which are kept in the shop’s labyrinth-like basement (which occasionally doubles as a mosh pit during live shows). Head here for Hawaii’s best selection of punk albums, as well as some killer reggae, but don’t expect curated preciousness—Request lumps together the good, the bad, and the ugly, encouraging customers to dig for buried treasure. It’s worth timing your visit to the first Friday of the month, when the shop stays open late to host a variety of musical acts, from punk to country to underground hip-hop."

"Maui Swap Meet Every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., the island’s largest open-air market sprawls across the University of Hawai‘i Maui College campus, creating a lively scene with more than 200 vendors. Many of Maui’s best boutiques sell their wares here, but for much cheaper prices than at their brick-and-mortar locations. Browse for muumuus, wood carvings, and other handmade crafts like bone and shell jewelry, or treat yourself to a shave ice while perusing piles of leis, local fruit, and homemade baked goods. The market is especially strong when it comes to street food—don’t miss the spam kebabs, banana bread, and goji kombucha ."

"Founded by artist Britney Texeira, this darling shop is devoted to haku lei , or flower crowns. Often anchored by banana or ti leaves, the beautiful wreaths teem with tropical blossoms (either fresh or silk), making for a gorgeous accessory to any celebration outfit. Stop by for a design tailored to your special occasion—Texeira has created crowns for everything from birthdays and weddings to baby showers and graduation ceremonies—or book an off-site workshop for a party or event. Texeira will teach you all about the Native Hawaiian art of lei-making and even set up a flower bar so guests can choose their own blooms for their crowns."

"Created by designer and former fashion technology professor Anna Kahalekulu, this sustainable clothing line combines high design with Hawaiian traditions and values. The brand, named after an old moniker for the island of Maui, ranges from keiki (children’s) clothing to womenswear to home decor, all made from leftover, vintage, or eco-friendly fabrics. Stop by the Makawao studio to shop wrap tops and soft, flowy dresses in hues that evoke tropical flowers. Also available here are scarves and pillow covers printed with watercolors of shells, stones, and phases of the moon by local artists, as well as brightly colored shorts for little ones."

"The Monarch Collective This on-trend boutique mixes pieces by local jewelry makers Puka Perri and Nickoel Martyn with Maui-made fashion and homewares. Come here for hand-knotted necklaces hung with black pearls and sleek, modern takes on traditional Hawaiian accessories. You’ll also be tempted by vintage denim; silky kimonos by Suni in dusty shades of rose, plum, and gray; and tide-pool prints made with hand-carved rubber stamps by Susanna Cromwell. If you’re looking to splurge, take home one of the carefully curated Moroccan rugs, some of which are nearly 30 years old."

"Opened in 1916, this UpcountryMauiicon draws hordes of locals and savvy tourists with its racks of sweets, including legendary cream puffs and amazing stick doughnuts. The menu here also features pies, rolls, bread, cookies, cupcakes, turnovers, and irresistible guava malasadas (Portuguese doughnuts), but the bakery is best known for its Long Johns—yeast-risen pastry bars coated with glaze or icing. Go early, as the crowds pick the trays bare by 10 a.m., and be sure to check out the memorabilia of bygone eras tucked among the postcards, pantry staples, and fishing gear for sale."

"Hawaii Sea Spirits is behind Ocean Organic Vodka, widely recognized for its turquoise bottle inspired by the 14th-century Japanese glass fishing net floats that used to wash ashore in Maui in abundance. At the company’s distillery on the slopes of Haleakala, entrepreneur Shay Smith desalinates deep-ocean mineral water from off the Kona Coast of Hawaii, then adds the bounty of his 80-acre organic farm, where he and his team cultivate more than 30 varieties of Polynesian sugarcane without the use of GMOs, herbicides, or pesticides. Discover the intricacies of his harvesting and distilling process on a farm tour, which takes place seven days a week, then hit the gift shop and stock up on vodka to take home."