ABC Stores

One stop shopping! Dropped by here every day of our one week vacation for everything from bottled water and snacks, to tshirts and various souvenirs. Staff were always pleasant and helpful — even offering suggestions for places to see and things to do around the island.

We stocked up on essentials: fresh pineapple, drinks, snacks, treats, and Pearls! Who knew?
ABC stores sell real pearls… for a song. They were 20% off the week we stayed in Kauai. Great gifts. We also were on the look out for the rare ABC T-​shirts — only sold in very particular stores.

Ended up stopping here after the Sunshine Helicopter tours which is in the same strip mall since it was convenient. Standard tourist shop which has decent stuff and a tad overpriced which goes with the territory. Ended up buying some chains and t-​shirts for folks back home. The lady at the count was helpful and friendly.

Keep your receipt. At $ 100 you get a gift just for spending money that you would have spent anyways. You can get points from all the ABC stores on the island towards your $ 100 gift. Cheers!

Tourist trap with overpriced souvenirs. Come on, the stuff is not authentic Hawaiian product, it’s all made in China… let’s call it what it is. I was hoping to find a little something for a 2 year old without breaking the bank… left empty handed. I was not up for paying $ 23.+ for a sundress.

ABC stores are a must for tourists coming to Hawaii. Parking at this location can be challenging so plan your time accordingly. The location is popular and can be crowded. Great place to get supplies.

Usually I love the ABC Stores, as other Unilocalers mention, they got it all! We spent so much money in these shops on our honeymoon a few years back but in Kauai, we didn’t seem to buy as much stuff :)
I wanted to mention the fact that I was super bummed that I bought a pearl set (I know they are the cheapy lame ones but adorable… and for the price, they could not be beat! I lost the earrings at some point during that last two years from my honeymoon until the second anniversary trip so I was hoping I could buy replacements. I guess the classic pearl sets never change :) because there they were… I was very excited to have a complete set again. I know they are made cheaply… a nice set of pearl earrings should not cost more less than $ 5. When I got home, I was sad that they were broken :(I wish I would have known that while I was still there :(
Other than that, the place is great for snacks, cigars, cocktail mixes, etc! Swing on in, I do not think you will be disappointed.

Kind of like a small walgreens without the pharmacy.
They have some deals on t shirts for $ 4.99 and others for $ 12.
You can get a much better deal and choices at kmart.

When we stay at the Kauai Marriott next door, with its small kitchenette, we end up walking over to ABC #59 in Anchor Cove to save some money over the very expensive sundries in Lamont’s store in the Marriott.
In the past, ABC had more groceries, but now they seem more of a T-​shirt and trinket shop than I remember. However, they still have bread, milk, cereal, bananas, and Maui Chips as well as soda, beer, wine and booze — the essentials to sustain life on an island vacation.
Save your receipts; if you end up spending more than $ 100, you can turn them in for a tote bag or calendar.

These stores are everywhere in Hawaii (Oahu, Maui, Big Island and Kauai). If you need a new pair of Flip flops, Swim Trunks, T-​shirt, Advil, sunscreen, a cold beverage, chips or that last minute souvenir, then this is the place.
While waiting for the free shuttle, I wanted a bottle of water. Well, I ended up buying another pair of swimming trunks, a bag of chips and a bottle opener to stick on my fridge. Yeah, we bought some knickknacks for co-​workers. Some say the prices were cheaper at Wal-​mart, but I didn’t go to Hawaii to shop at a Wal-​mart.

Whether I’m in Vegas or Hawaii I always stop at ABC for some deals. This is a great place for beverages and gifts and other junky souvenir stuff you really don’t need but given you’re caught up in the spirit of aloha you feel the need to buy.
I duck in here often for sodas and snacks. And I have found they have many of the same gifty items you’ll find in the airport stores but for much cheaper. For example, at the ABS store you pay $ 1.69 for aloha shirt post it notes and at the airport you pay $ 2.99. The same goes for Mauna Loa treats and other goodies that your mainland buddies will enjoy.
If you need a cheesy t-​shirt, beach coverup or some beachy jewelry this is a good place for that too. When in Hawaii I often seen locals in here too getting snacks and drinks so you know the prices must be good for them to fight their way through tourists.

I like the ABC Store! I had fond memories of shopping here. My sweetie and I were within walking distance of here so, we purchased plenty of souvenirs as well as snacks such as a box of Kaua’i Kookies (yum!). They had every souvenir that I needed for my family and friends: t-​shirts, postcards, magnets, boxes of chocolate macadamia nuts, and Kaua’i coffee (delish and smells really good.) I even bought some things for myself such as a grass skirt and coconut bikini top. (Don’t ask. LOL)
My boyfriend even bought me a sterling silver necklace with pearl tortoise and flower pendants. (Awwww!) I racked up enough purchases over $ 100 that I got a «free» gift.
Anyway, I am giving this ABC a 3. It is kinda smallish for an ABC Store and some prices were a bit high. Wal-​Mart in Lihue has better prices. I’m sure we’ll be back but, I think it will be at the ABC Store in Kapa’a.

A great alternative to Wal-​Mart when looking for souvenirs. Parking at this ABC Store location is horrendous. Staff was friendly and there is quite a selection of merchandise.

We always peruse and have found some good pricing on items to take home. They also frequent have bottled water specials way more cost effective then hotels or resorts.

Conveniently located and a great place to get gifts for friends back home (don’t worry — they won’t know. and everyone does it) ;-)

For those staying at the Marriott, this ABC store is in close walking proximity. It’s a great spot to pick up drinks, snacks, postcards, t-​shirts and general souvenirs. I always enjoy browsing through the ABC stores when I come to Hawaii :)

Sad to write that I saw some of the same stuff at Wal-​Mart slightly cheaper, but this place has better selection & is much less expensive than most tourist traps including the Kauai Products Fair.
I was offered a «free calender» if I spent $ 100. I did not make it, but was able to give my receipt to family to combine to get one for somebody else.

The ABC Store is my favorite thing about Hawaii. No, not the beach or the weather or many of the other things that people go to Hawaii for. I know, I’m weird, but I LOVE the ABC Store. This is not the greatest one around, but it did the job. The staff did not seem very friendly though.
It is like a souvenir shop and a corner store rolled into one. It had the basics and is much cheaper than most other places that sell the same things.

Reviewing an ABC store is kind of like reviewing a ⁷⁄₁₁ but it’s nice to know where they are for last minute inexpensive gifts like Tees and macadamia chocolates.
You can also stock up for snacks and water to take to your hotel so you don’t have to spend a fortune from the mini bar.
This location is right near the Lihue Airport and the shopping center also has various other stores and a restaurant

I didn’t think it’s so much a discount store, but it was the closest grocery-​type corner store within walking distance of the Marriott and has just about everything we needed (except sand toys, which we found at several other places including Del Sol).
We found most of our staples here, including milk, 12-​grain bread, bananas, apples, chips, salsa, and string cheese ($ 1 per piece). It’s still cheaper than the gift shop in the hotel lobby, so we were glad it was there for the days we had no rental car.
The chocolate-​covered macadamia nuts are abundant and hard to resist. From a variety of colorful sarongs to at least three kinds of aloe vera gel, ABC has a lot to offer.