Kai Ku Hale

Fun, unique souvenir shop with art and trinkets from HawaiiSmall and quaint and fun to look at

Not a tourist shop, this is a lovely boutique where locals would also shop to purchase that unique item fir your home, the one that stands out because it obvious the design is from local talent. The shop is filled with items made locally - pillows with beautiful fabrics and prints; framed prints of Hawaiian scenery or the colors of the sea, sand and surf; women's clothing, like shawls, flowing maxi dresses and tunics in gorgeous shades of the sea. And of course vintage Hawaiian prints for both men and women looking for a shirt or dress.I especially liked the gift items. The purses and jewelry are so unique and beautiful. Same with the carves & sarongs; the prints are vibrant and different from what you find at the ABC stores. If you prefer a piece from a local artist over the mass produced clothing and gifts from chain stores, visit Kai Ku Hale right in the strip of stores in Haleiwa, look for the cat snoozing in the green chair out front!

Super cute art/gift shop in Haleiwa town. They have lots of local art and the shop is beautifully curated. The displays are arranged by loose themes and color ways and the more you wander the more lovely things you find.

A lovely shop, full of unique designs, work from talented local artists, pillows, home stuff, jewelry, flowing easy wear dresses and vintage Hawaiian shirts and so much more. This is a collection of 60 local artists- really lovely clothes, jewelry, art, prints, purses, earrings and gifts.They take phone orders and can help you find something really special from the islands. The pictures tell the stories, I liked the way the store was laid out, with little vignettes. Staff was helpful.

Zero stars for this business. the old fat hag at the counter was bashing a baby because he was wearing a cranial helmet . Very unprofessional I had to tell her that's very inappropriate in these times and extremely insensitive to the mother holding her child . I put my items down and left after I told her that the comments were unacceptable. Would not recommend this business.

I remember coming to Kai Ku Hale back in 2010 or so to purchase a silver Hawaiian Honu turtle necklace charm for co-worker who was leaving the island. It was a charming store then, and still charming as I remember it. Sure, the prices are on the pricier side; sure the store caters more to tourists (well, there ARE more tourists in Haleiwa town than locals shopping) and sure, the items may not be from Hawaii but from other countries, but where else can you find whimsy and magic in one location?To defend store owners charging pricey items: in order to stay in business, you need to charge a certain amount to make a profit. You are not going to run a business successfully breaking even. Don't forget the rent, the cooling costs and electricity, the utilities, workman's comp and healthcare benefits for your workers, factoring in "slow" months where you don't make a sale, wages and operational costs, not to mention revolving debt to your vendors and insurance. The way I see it, you can either pay for the item or not; don't expect swap meet prices in a boutique store.Kai Ku Hale stands out because unlike other boutique shops, it really has an "eye" for color and composition. If you are color-challenged and have a lot of money to spend, come here. Not only is this a store that sells whimsical home decor and art, but it is also a place to get your inspiration on; it's very nicely color coordinated.

What a great shop with art, jewelry, clothes, books, etc. from local crafts people. The employees were friendly and helpful. They wrapped items carefully. My husband and I found many things we liked.

Beautiful shop and tons of local vendors. Very upscale beachy items, tasteful not tacky. Just no clue how I would ship any of this home.

This is the most authentic hawaiian store I have ever been to. No where else are you going to find timeless real vintage art pieces made by local artists that make great gifts and/or to decorate your homes with. I absolutely LOVE this place and buy mostly the jewelry to represent my Hawaiian culture for shows and photo shoots. As a local myself, and of Hawaiian culture, you can definitely also get the aloha experience while in this store with the ohana spirit from all the staff and customer service. Whether your a local or visitor, this is a must to experience while you're here on Oahu! -Monti The Artist@montitheartist

My favorite store in the world! And I have seen a huge portion of the world... I've always been told that my soul is Hawaiian, anything Hawaiian you're looking for that's unique and wonderful is in this store! Local artisans work and special things abound. Its just an AWESOME PLACE. love you Ka Ku Hale