Best Shopping, Farmers Markets and Groceries on Maui
At a Glance
Maui Farmers Market Schedule
Market days and times change. Check before you go.
- Monday to Friday: Farmers Market Maui Kīhei, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday: Wailea Village Farmers Market, 8 to 11 a.m.
- Thursday: South Maui Gardens Artisan & Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friday: Hāna Farmers Market, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- First Friday of the month: Wailuku First Friday on Market Street, 6 to 9 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: Lahaina Arts Society Fine Art Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Saturday: Maui Swap Meet, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Upcountry Farmers Market, 7 to 11 a.m., check before you go
- Sunday: Maui Gift & Craft Fair at Lahaina Gateway, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Maui Sunday Market in Kahului, 4 to 8 p.m.
South Maui Shopping
Kīhei
The inexpensive-souvenir and casual-trinket stop.
South Maui Gardens Artisan & Farmer’s Market
A higher-quality Thursday market at 35 Auhana Road for Maui-made jewelry, artwork, gifts, skincare, farm products and food in a garden setting. Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., check before you go.
A convenient weekday roadside produce stop at 61 South Kīhei Road for fruit, vegetables, coconut water and local food products.
Wailea
South Maui’s main luxury and resort-shopping destination.
Wailea Village and its Tuesday farmers market
A smaller, more relaxed group of boutiques, galleries and wellness businesses, plus a curated Tuesday market, 8 to 11 a.m., check before you go.
On the third Thursday of each month, Wailea Village also hosts the Wailea Village Sunset Market, 4 to 7 p.m.
North Shore Shopping
Pāʻia
Pāʻia town
One of Maui’s best areas for locally owned boutiques, surfwear, swimwear, art, jewelry and unique gifts. The colorful town center is compact and easy to explore on foot.
Mana Foods | opens around 8am, check before you go
The essential North Shore grocery, deli and Road to Hāna supply stop. The deli burritos are the move for the drive. For coffee and breakfast, see our North Shore restaurant guide.
Two good starting points for local art, jewelry, design and gifts rather than generic souvenirs.
Alice in Hulaland and Nuage Bleu
Colorful Pāʻia boutiques for clothing, accessories and a more individual take-home find.
The practical surf-and-beach stop in a town where surf culture is part of the shopping identity.
Pāʻia’s storefront mix changes. Use these as anchors, then walk the compact town and follow the shops that look interesting; verify a specific business before driving only for it.
Upcountry Shopping
Makawao
Makawao town
The best town on Maui for independent designers and working artists, with galleries, glasswork and higher-quality souvenirs. The historic center is compact and walkable.
Pukalani
MauiBookIt’s produce-market pick and Maui’s best produce market, at Kulamalu Town Center in Pukalani, with local fruits and vegetables, fresh fish, coffee, baked goods, prepared food, fresh juices, plants and artisan products. Saturday 7 to 11 a.m., check before you go, and arrive early.
Central Maui Shopping and Groceries
Kahului is the place for one focused shop, ideally on arrival day before driving to Wailea, West Maui or Upcountry, when the flight arrival time allows.
Kahului groceries
An important first stop for a condo stay, large family or long trip, for bulk groceries, drinks, beach supplies and fuel. It is convenient to the airport. Buy only what the group will realistically use; oversized perishables are not a bargain when they are thrown away.
The broad conventional-supermarket choices for a normal-size shop, including prepared food and familiar brands.
Useful for specialty groceries, prepared food and dietary needs. It sits in Maui Mall Village near the airport.
Kahului shopping and supplies
Queen Kaʻahumanu Center and Kahului retail
Kahului has the island’s largest concentration of pharmacies, big-box stores, sporting-goods shops and familiar brands. This is where to buy reef-conscious sun protection, a cooler, children’s supplies or the item that did not make it into the suitcase.
A convenient open-air shopping center with Whole Foods Market, Longs Drugs, TJ Maxx, restaurants, Regal Cinemas and Fun Factory. A good rainy-day or family stop near Kahului Airport.
The island’s largest open-air market, with more than 100 vendors selling produce, tropical flowers, prepared food, crafts and souvenirs, in the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College parking lot. Saturday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., check before you go. Arrive early for cooler weather and the best selection, and check Saturday traffic and parking before pairing it with another timed plan.
On Sundays, the Maui Sunday Market runs 4 to 8 p.m. at the Kahului Shopping Center, with local food, artisan vendors and live music. Each November, the Made in Maui County Festival at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center is one of the best events for locally made food, art and gifts from across Maui County.
Central Maui coffee
Momona Bakery & Coffee Shop
The best coffee and bakery stop in Kahului, and an easy airport-area start. Check hours before you go.
Wailuku Coffee Company
Our other Central Maui coffee pick. Check hours before you go.
Wailuku
Historic Wailuku and Market Street
A slower local-shopping walk for vintage records, antiques, small galleries, Hawaiian craftsmanship and local businesses. A better choice for browsing than for a grocery run.
On the first Friday of the month, Wailuku First Friday turns Market Street into an evening out, 6 to 9 p.m., with a stage and a farmers market in the Wailuku Garage.
West Maui Shopping
Kāʻanapali
West Maui’s main resort-shopping center, with national brands, surf shops, galleries and restaurants beside Kāʻanapali Beach.
Lahaina
Lahaina Arts Society Fine Art Fair
A Friday-and-Saturday market focused on work by Maui artists rather than generic souvenirs. Verify the current venue and schedule.
Maui Gift & Craft Fair at Lahaina Gateway
A Sunday market for art, jewelry, woodwork, quilts and handmade gifts. Verify current operations before driving.
East Maui Shopping
Hāna
Hāna Coast Gallery at Hāna-Maui Resort
The best dedicated fine-art stop in East Maui, with Hawaiʻi paintings, sculpture, woodwork and jewelry.
A useful stop around mile marker 31 for local food products, gifts and things that feel tied to Hāna rather than a resort mall. Hāna vendors can close without notice.
On Fridays, the Hāna Farmers Market runs 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Hāna Town Center, in the field below Hāna Ranch Restaurant. Check before you go.
Practical Tips
Choose one Saturday market: Upcountry for produce; the Swap Meet for the broadest mix.
Arrive early at the Upcountry Farmers Market because popular items sell out.
Treat the Wailea Village market as a short morning window, not an afternoon stop.
Shop Pāʻia and Makawao on foot; both are better for local finds than resort centers.
Do the big Kahului grocery run on arrival day, and bring reusable bags and a small cooler if the condo is a long drive away.
Do not leave visible luggage in a parked vehicle while shopping.
Bring cash and a reusable bag to open-air markets.
Verify Lahaina market venues and schedules before the drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which farmers market on Maui is best?
The Upcountry Farmers Market is the best farmers market on Maui for produce and local food, on Saturday at Kulamalu Town Center in Pukalani. The Maui Swap Meet has the largest overall mix of produce, crafts, flowers, food and souvenirs. Check market times before you go.
Where is the best local shopping on Maui?
The best local shopping on Maui is in Pāʻia for surf-influenced boutiques, gifts and design, and in Makawao for independent designers, working artists, galleries and Upcountry character. Both town centers are walkable.
Should we stop for groceries after landing in Kahului?
Usually yes for a condo stay or long visit. Costco, Safeway, Foodland and Whole Foods Market are all in Kahului near the airport. Keep the list focused and account for refrigerated food during the drive to the resort.
Is the Maui Swap Meet worth it?
Yes if the trip includes Saturday morning and you want produce, crafts and souvenirs in one place. It runs 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College parking lot; check before you go and arrive early rather than near closing.
Where should we shop before the Road to Hāna?
Before the Road to Hāna, shop at Mana Foods in Pāʻia for groceries, deli food, water and cooler supplies. It opens around 8am, check before you go; very early drivers should buy supplies the day before.
What is there to do on Market Street in Wailuku?
Browse vintage records, antiques, small galleries and Hawaiian craftsmanship. On the first Friday of the month, Wailuku First Friday runs 6 to 9 p.m. with a stage and a farmers market in the Wailuku Garage.
