Top Shops on the Royal Coconut Coast

Boutique shops fill the Royal Coconut Coast, AKA Kaua‘iʻs East Side, with dazzling possibilities; from clothing to fine arts, to jewelry, fabrics, home decor and flowers, plus property. Most of our visitors describe this experience as a delightful surprise, and satisfying to the quest for the unique gifts or acquisitions to take home. These choices are listed in alphabetical order,

EHA Culture: This is a brand that is based on Kaua‘i, owned by Erin Kelly and inspired by her love of Hawai‘i’s beauty. Erin designs luxurious Hawaiian beach towels and other accessories to take on your next adventure. Perfect for light travel, home decor or a day at the beach, EHA Culture’s quality goods are designed with modern Hawaiian-style ideas and make the perfect gift to bring back home. Hidden down a driveway in Old Kapa‘a Town, find our boutique at 4-1565 Kuhio Hwy in Suite B, Open Tuesdays-Saturdays 11-3pm. (808) 651-0473;  ehaculture@gmail.com; 4-1565 Kuhio Hwy, Unit B Kapaa

Hawaiian Artisans: Hawaiian Artisans curates an ever-growing collection of  artisans from across Hawai‘i, with their amazing visions and tantalizing creations. Featuring fabulous art including works of wood, clay, leather and glass, as well as unique paintings, delicious jewelry and more. Find unique items only available on Kaua‘i. Located in the Coconut Marketplace on the south-west end of Kapa‘a. Temporarily closed on Sundays: (808) 822-3333,  info@hawaiianartisans.com.

JCʻs Flowers and Mini-Mart:  Looking for a beautiful tropical flower arrangement, lei or flowers for special occasions? JCʻs Flowers offers many selections, along with island-wide delivery every day. Located in Kealia, just north of Kealia Beach at 2414 Kamole Road, this long-established florist has been serving the Royal Coconut Coast for years. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed on Sunday. Holiday orders require an advanced order.  JCʻs Flowers delivers daily and also ships to the U.S. Mainland and Canada. Call 808-822-5961.

Kilauea Fine Jewelry;  Celebrating their new location in Old Kapaa Town, this women and family- owned business brings a fresh take to the jewelry market on Kaua‘i. They offer a unique selection of luxury pearl, gemstone and diamond fine jewelry.  Specializing in exotic Tahitian & South Sea pearl jewelry, most of which is handcrafted in their store, Kilauea Fine Jewelry also provides custom design.  There’s something for everyone and they also offer custom design services. Stop by their store at 4-1318 Kuhio Hwy. Email: info@kilaueafinejewelry.com or call 808-320-3302.

Kiko Kauai: After years spent studying great design (i.e. shopping), its three owners, Micki, Vicky and Natasha,  decided  to open their own little place in Old Kapa‘a Town. A place that celebrates the simple, the beautiful, and the unique with a goal to carry products they all love. These include handmade pottery, cashmere ponchos, the softest linens, the funniest cards, Parisian reading glasses, flexible spatulas, understated jewelry, interesting books and printed bandaids. As often as possible, KIKO honors the handmade over the mass-produced, simple over glitzy, useful over useless, wood over plastic, fair trade over exploited, unique over commonly found. Located at 4-1316 Kuhio Hwy. Email: aloha@kikokauai.com or call (808) 822-5096.

Landmark Realty:  Shopping for real estate? With a team of experienced brokers and agents who have impressive backgrounds, Landmark provides real estate choices among homes, condominiums and commercial properties. In addition leasing and property management is in their field of expertise. The Landmark Realty team members have either been born and raised on Kauai, or moved to Kauai some time ago. Catering to both visitors and residents, their mantra is “Let us help you find your piece of paradise on Kauai; we help you from start to finish.” Located in the Kinipopo Shopping Village at 4-356 Kuhio Hwy. Kapaa, HI. Email: pavaod004@gmail.com or call 808-651-3557.

Lydgate Farms Tasting Room and Shop: Explore special treats from Lydgate Cacao and Honey Farms and its Kapaa store. Specializing in gourmet and locally produced chocolates, gift boxes, honey, vanilla and cacao tea — and more. Find retail products like shirts, tote-bags, hats and pins. Lygate Farms also offers tours at its farm Monday through Friday. The tasting room and retail store is open M-F, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and is located at 4-1379 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa.

  Orchid Alley:  Founded in 1996 under two small umbrellas pitched in an alleyway in downtown Kapa‘a, Kauai, Orchid Alley Kauai now delivers over 2,000+ square feet of orchid viewing and retail enjoyment. Offering hundreds of orchid species and hybrid varieties, owners Neill and Fely Sams earned Best In Show awards twice last year and their most recent hybrid, Mr. Nishio,  received a highly commended certificate from the American Orchid Society. As a certified nursery, Orchid Alley Kaua‘i ships live orchid plants and blooming orchid gift baskets to the mainland. Now offering a flat rate, 2 day-air to 49 U.S. states plus easy airplane carry on packing services. This long time Kapa‘a town native also offers a Kama ‘aina (local resident) Club Discount Program. Located at 4-1383 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa; (808) 822-0486

Vickyʻs Fabrics: Celebrating 43 years in business, Vicky’s Fabrics, owned by Vicky Masuoka, opened in 1982, The store has become a cornerstone of business in Old Kapa‘a Town. Family owned and operated, Vicky’s provides fabric, notions, sewing and quilting classes. Now managed by Vicky’s daughter, Maile, Vicky’s Fabrics continues to provide the best selection of Hawaiian prints and dress making fabrics as well as notions and patterns on Kaua‘i. Check the website for class offerings. They work with local crafters to provide unique gift items and a selection of quilts, patterns and kits. New this year is the upcoming Block of the Month program. With a passion for quilting and sewing Vicky’s Fabrics is a great place to find everything you need for your next great sewing project. Open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 4-1326 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa. Email: info@vickysfabrics.com or dall 808-822-1746.