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such as Japanese glass fishing floats. Opening hours vary according to the owner's
schedule.
Kailua Village Farmers Market
SOUVENIRS
(
www.konafarmersmarket.com
; Aliʻi Dr; 7am-4pm Wed-Sun)
First, wander through this mar-
ket where craft stalls outnumber produce stands two to one. Then purchase your coconut
purses, cheap kids wear and koa wood Harleys. Do like the locals and get your fresh lei
($5) here.
Kona International Market
SOUVENIRS
(
www.konainternationalmarket.com
; 74-5533 Luhia St; 9am-5pm)
Five large warehouse
buildings make up this expansive, attractive complex, where individual stalls sell
everything imaginable: beach gear, fresh fish, boutique clothing, music, gifts and crafts
galore. Has a food court and ample parking.
Kona Bay Books
BOOKS
(
www.konabaybooks.com
; 74-5487 Kaiwi St; 10am-6pm)
A good used-book store, with a
nice selection of Hawaiian titles, plus used CDs.
Conscious Riddims Records
MUSIC
(
326-7685;
www.consciousriddims.org
; 75-5719 Aliʻi Dr, Kona Marketplace; 10am-6pm Sun-
Fri)
This far-out joint offers a wide selection of reggae and Jawaiian (Hawaii-style reg-
gae) music, plus clothing and
pakalolo
(marijuana) activism.
Orientation
The highways and major roads in the Kona district run parallel to the coastline, so you're
unlikely to get lost. Kailua-Kona is south of the airport on Hwy 19 (Queen Kaʻahumanu
Hwy), which becomes Hwy 11 (Mamalahoa Hwy) at Palani Rd. What makes navigation
a bit tricky is when Queen Kaʻahumana (Hwy 19) confusingly becomes Kuakini Hwy
(Hwy 11) at the intersection with Palani Rd, then connects with the historic Kuakini Hwy
toward the ocean. In other words, there are two Kuakini Hwys for a stretch!
