3 Best Places to Shop in Kapahulu, Honolulu and Pearl Harbor

Vintage aloha shirts are the specialty at this kitschy store. Prices range from $3.99 to several hundred dollars for the 15,000 shirts in stock. Thousands of them are used; others are creations by top designers. The tight space and musty smell are part of the thrift-shop atmosphere. Antiques hunters can also buy old-fashioned postcards, glassware, Hawaiian LPs, authentic military clothing, funky hats, and denim jeans from the 1950s.

Fashionable beach clothing and bags, bathing suits, hats, and rash guards supplement a huge selection of paddling accessories.  Check out the wooden decorative paddles: they become works of art when mounted on the wall at home.

The chain, popular throughout the Islands, sells or rents gear—including fins, snorkels, wet suits, and beach chairs—and schedules ocean activities with other suppliers. It's also a good place to seek advice about the best snorkeling beaches and conditions, which vary considerably with the seasons.