Top Rated Shopping in Lahaina

Local artist Sherri Reeve is known for her vivid watercolors depicting Hawaiian marine life. Original paintings, prints, gift cards and even designer T-shirts are available in her Upcountry store. Sherri's work can be seen in various other galleries and shops, but this store has the widest selection by far. Brightly colored yet somehow gentle, her style is very different from most local artists'. It focuses on simple beauty rather than hyper-color surrealism.

While it can't really be called a shopping center, this place is definitely a few steps up from the standard crafts bazaar. Fully half the merchants have their own store, and things are more sedate than at Kihei's Aloha Market. All manner of wood carvings, ornaments, jewelry and other souvenir items are on sale. A few high-class art galleries are in the back. Three informal eateries are in the center courtyard, and the tables that they share seem to be constantly crowded with shoppers taking a load off.

This resort boutique is one of several on the grounds of the Hyatt Regency Maui. The small shop offers a large collection of resort and beach wear for men, women and children. The designs are unique with color trends that range from light and whimsical to sporty and sophisticated. The seasoned Hawaii resort designers of Weekends offer up something new and fresh each year. The shop also has a good selection of beach accessories. Sunglasses and hats in many different styles are also popular. Additionally, their collection of swimwear and beach cover-ups are quite pleasing to the eye. Validated resort parking is available. - Lottie Tagupa

The brainchild of internationally-acclaimed artist Ryan Staub, his store Moana Glass stocks an impressive selection of glass-blown showpieces that were handcrafted by the master himself. Most of their pieces seem to resemble marine life such as green sea turtles, humpback whales, and jellyfish. If you're willing to learn the delicate art of glass blowing, enroll yourself for one of their courses and craft glossy masterpieces by yourself.

This little shop, located across from the Lahaina Cannery Mall, offers nearly every kind of aquatic accessory a vacationer could need. Snorkel and scuba gear can be rented here, and the shop offers scuba courses and certification. Surf gear, boogie boards, beach chairs and other beach accessories are sold, along with a full range of fishing gear (including custom-made lures!).

Located in the Lahaina Gateway Plaza in West Maui, Plush is one of the best golf and tennis shops on the island. The shop is located just on the inland side of Lower Honoapiilani Highway and offers a wide range of services that include tee times and court reservations, golf club rentals, club repairs, lessons, apparel and accessories. It's a total golf (and tennis) experience that has staff on hand who can help you choose your perfect course, clubs and more. Furthermore, the spacious shopping complex offers ample hassle-free parking and a friendly, knowledgeable and attentive golf and tennis staff. - Lottie Tagupa