Shopping in Maui
Maui has wonderful shopping:

:: For designer clothes and jewelery visit the new center in Wailea,
just south of Kihei.

:: For fresh produce and fish, Paia has fabulous markets locally or visit Costco near Kahului airport.

:: In Makawao, 5 miles upcountry from Paia, find special small shops with great clothes, artwork and jewellery.

:: In Kahului, vibrant genuine Hawaiian fabrics for clothes and furnishings can be purchased at the Fabric Mart Store, 55 Kaahumanu Avenue.
www.fmart.com

:: For fun, original vintage Hawaiian gifts for the home visit Finders Keepers in Kahului. 808.871.7000.

:: Maui Mall in Kahului features many favorite stores for shoes, beach wear, and summer clothes.

Paia - Some may come to know Paia only as the last town and traffic stop before the adventure to Hana begins, but this culturally diverse, free-spirited town is worthy of a closer look. Many of Maui’s characters live or hang out in Paia, and being there sometimes feels like you’re revisiting the 1960s. There are some very interesting shops to browse, a few good restaurants, and a fantastic health-oriented grocery store, all on a two-sided main street. Jacques Restaurant serves up some great island food with a French fair. On Fridays, it's a great place to hang out and have a few beers. Right next door to Jacques is Charlies, another local bar/restaurant that caters the local people. Paia is also the unofficial hang town for most of the serious windsurfing contingent – legendary Ho’okipa Beach is among the sport’s elite playgrounds.

Hana - Since the Hana Highway. was paved in 1984, the town has undergone a considerable tourist boom. While not exactly "the last of old Hawaii," as it is sometimes called, Hana is relaxed enough to allow visitors to stop and smell the plumerias. There isn't much going on here, which is part of its charm. Activities such as exploring ancient heiaus, watching the sun rise, strolling along secluded beaches, and joining the entire town in cheering on the local ball team are the little things that make time in Hana feel like a vacation from your vacation.