Chef Tom Pickett trained at the Culinary Institute of America before opening this local favorite almost 30 years ago. Still going strong in Kilauea’s Kong Lung Center, Pickett works magic with sugar and flour, mixing ingredients into decadent treats. Grab coffee and lilikoi muffins in the morning, thick island style pies mid-day, or late afternoon mac nut chocolate chip pie....

This historic outdoor shopping area blends sophistication with simplicity. At the entrance an honor system flower shop and a funny cockatoo greet you. Stroll through the historic photography exhibit. Check out the goodies at Island Soap Works, the carved koa home accents at the Kong Lung Gallery, and the women’s island ware at Banana Patch Studios. Cap the visit off...

This shopping center revived this small vacation community, bringing with it a hearty dash of culture and cuisine long dormant in Poipu. Often live music mixed with the scent of fresh fruit, coconut and fish frying. Galleries like Red Koi, galerie 103, and Halele’a Gallery proffer home decor, paintings, sculpture and local arts. Shoppers appreciate the wealth of surf, jewelry,...