Swap Meet Bargains in Hawaii
Although Hawaii has a multitude of shopping experiences from high-end designer shops to small mom and pop stores offering crafts and other specialty items. For those who love flea markets, Hawaii has a handful of interesting and enjoyable flea markets that will provide bargains, treats and lots of sun.
Here are the largest flea markets in Hawaii that are well worth a visit while on Oahu or Maui.
Maui Swap Meet
310 Ka’ahumanu Ave Kahului, HI 96732 808-244-3100
Hours: Saturdays 7a-1p Admission: Free
Located on the grounds of Maui Community College this Saturday morning swap meet is the largest on the Valley Isle. The location is quite easy to find. Just across the street from the Queen Kaahumanu Mall in Kahului and just minutes from the Iao Valley. The swap meet ha s along list of vendors that include holistic health, artists, artisans, fresh produce, clothing, jewelry, fresh island flowers, baked goods and food along with a long list of unique crafts and gifts.
The crowds gather early every Saturday especially for the fresh produce from island farms. Ed Sato’s booth offers delicious Kula strawberries and vegetables from upcountry while avocados, bananas and flowers come from Hana at Chang’s Produce. One of the more popular stands is Carol Takitani’s home made cakes and cookies along with fresh home made bread from Oh! Goodies.
Aloha Stadium Swap Meet
99-500 Salt Lake Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96818
Hours: Wednesday, Saturday and Sun 8a-3p Admission: $1
Held in the parking lot of the Aloha Stadium in Halawa, this swap meet is by far the largest in the islands. It easily accessible from the Honolulu International Airport via city bus of taxicab and it is within close proximity of the Arizona Memorial and several family restaurants in Aiea. Along with a nominal admission fee, there are lots of parking, shade trees and bargains. There is easy access from Waikiki area hotels by an inexpensive shuttle service.
It’s the perfect place to pick-up t-shirts, macadamia nuts and other treats for friends and family back home. The number of vendors is amazing, however, several vendors operate more than one stand, so it’s not necessary to spend the entire day walking the rows of vendors. Some of the more popular are the sunglass shops, the local snack stand that offer many types of yummy treats, fresh fruit stands and craft stands.
Hawaii Travel Advice: Enjoy the free shuttle bus service to and from the Arizona Memorial.
Lottie Tagupa is a native Hawaiian, born and raised on the island of Oahu. She has been writing about Hawaii for over 10 years and currently lives in Waimea on the Big Island.
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