3 Best Places to Shop in Kalaheo, Kauai

The best-known brands in camp, beach, surf, and skate gear can be found at this flagship of Aloha Exchange, along with a good selection of locally designed graphic T-shirts and caps available exclusively here. Personalize your water flask with a couple of their stickers as island souvenirs. It's popular with locals, especially younger beachgoers.

Kauai produces more coffee than any other Island, and this is the largest coffee farm in the United States. The 100% local product can be purchased from grocery stores or here at the plantation, where you can sample nearly two dozen coffees before or after a self-guided tour. Be sure to try some of the exclusive estate-roasted varieties. Coffee is available online, too. Fun fact: The factory, quaint old camp houses, and visitor center are located in a settlement called Numila, which is a Hawaiian way to say "new mill."

Blueberry-piña colada, lilikoi (passion fruit) cheesecake, coconut or banana cream: these are among the mouthwatering tropical pies offered at the full-service main location of this bakery. It also delivers desserts and savory pot pies to several points around the island and sells at farmers' markets—check the website for a schedule. Seating and parking are very limited, so get pies to go.