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Condo guests can do some one-stop shopping at this mall—it offers spa treatments, Hawaiian gifts, plate lunches, snorkel rental, and a liquor store. www.rainbowmall-maui.com.
Maui's largest mall has 75 stores, a movie theater, and a food court. The mall's interesting rooftop, composed of a series of manta ray-like umbrella shades, is easily spotted. Stop at Camellia Seeds for what locals call "crack seed," a snack made from dried fruits, nuts, and lots of sugar. Other stops include mall standards such as Macy's, Pacific Sunwear, and American Eagle Outfitters. www.queenkaahumanucenter.com.
Owner Desiree Martinez's dresses the modern bohemian as she keeps the rustic store stocked with pieces from Indah, Mother, LA Made and Fighting Eel.
Fresh gelato made with organic fruit is the drawing card here. You'll also find jams, jellies, and dressings from Jeff Gomes; coffees from Maui Oma Roasters; and treats from the Maui Culinary Academy. There's a second location on Front Street in Lahaina. www.onogelatocompany.com.
Los Angeles meets Maui at trendy Nuage Bleu, a good spot for summery basics from Velvet and Michelle Jonas, Paige denim, and stylish children's clothing. The entrance emanates a scent of fresh flowers, thanks to a display of Voluspa candles and fragrance sticks covered in lavender-scented oil. www.nuagebleu.com..
If you're looking for an aloha shirt that won't look out of place on the mainland, make a stop at this little store, which sells the best-quality shirts on the island.
For those looking for a professional quality, authentically Maui ukulele, skip the souvenir shops. Mele's handcrafted beauties are made of koa or mahogany and strung and finished by the store's owner, Michael Rock. www.meleukulele.com.
If you're coming from the airport, this grocery store (one of three on the island) may be a useful stop. It's open 24 hours daily.
This clothing store champions locally made products from vintage aloha wear to embroidered hats. Owner Roy Wemyss personally makes earth-friendly Kula Herbs Excellent Soap, which he infuses with local flowers, herbs, and even red clay. The soaps are used in local resorts and spas. www.mauivintage.com.
Open 24 hours a day, this store is a convenient place to stock up for South Maui stays.