So, you just got back from Hawaii, and you still have the ALOHA spirit that you want to gift away!
Or, you are Hawaii dreaming and want to spread some of that ALOHA to your next gift recipient.
Or, maybe you are going to a Hawaii-themed party or kids luau party that you want to bring a Hawaiian gift for!
Or… you just want to spread the aloha! 😉
Well, to get you started, here are some Hawaiian gift ideas and WHY each of these gifts could be the ultimate Hawaii gift to give!
And if you’re off to Hawaii soon, a few of these may also be things to look out for at a souvenirs gift shop as some of the best gifts from Hawaii to bring back home!
Duke Kahanamoku, pictured above, was known as the Ambassador of Aloha!
Here’s the quick list of ideas for Hawaiian gifts:
- Phone case made with Hawaiian wood or wooden style – with turtle or hibiscus
- Hawaiian coffee – this type
- Jewelry made with Hawaiian wood – for women: pendants like these — for men: wooden watches like these
- Chocolates with Hawaiian nuts – like these
- Hawaiian musical instrument – like this
- Dole pineapple whip ice cream at home – this
- Hawaiian shaved ice at home – this
- Snorkeling mask for beginners – like these
- Hawaiian gift baskets – like these
- Cute matching Hawaiian outfits – like these 😉
Now, more about these Hawaiian gift ideas…
Side note!
If you'll be snorkeling on your next vacation, consider wearing these types of UV swim shirts. Also see about the best shoes for hiking in Hawaii and what to wear snorkeling in Hawaii! And for Hawaii vacation ideas, see the best things to do in Oahu that will give you Hawaii vibes!
Kona coffee
When it comes to Hawaiian coffee, it’s coffee that’s grown in a small region of the Big Island of Hawaii known as Kona that has made Hawaiian coffee world famous. The climate of this area, along with the volcanic soil, gives the coffee grown here a unique profile and taste.
Kona coffee is so significant to the region that there’s a special council and an entire festival dedicated to Kona coffee! (The festival is typically in November if you’ll be in Hawaii then.)
Kona is also famously known among triathletes as the location of the Ironman Triathlon World Championship.
Learn more about Kona coffee here.
If you’re looking for gifts for a coffee lover and want to give a little bit of Hawaii to go with it, Kona coffee samplers like these can truly be the ultimate Hawaiian coffee gift!
For the ultimate Kona coffee experience, go for the 100% Kona coffee, and not a blend.
Koa wood
Well, by itself wood may not make so great of a gift. 😉 But getting something more useful that’s made of Koa wood can make a great Hawaiian gift!
Koa is a type of tree that is native to Hawaii. And long ago when a king ruled Hawaii, there was a time that koa was to be used exclusively by royalty only. (Hawaii is home to the only royal palace in the United States, which is the Iolani Palace in Honolulu.)
Koa wood was also used to make canoes to travel between the islands, and it is also said be used to make the first surfboard.
Like Kona coffee, Koa trees are found on the Big Island of Hawaii.
You can learn more about Koa trees here.
You can find the cutest jewelry made with Koa wood that also symbolizes a different part of Hawaii, like turtles, flip flops, palm trees, the state flower hibiscus, and more marine life. Have a look here for cute Hawaiian jewelry!
You can also find watches that are made with Koa wood like these ones right here.
Get the family matching Hawaiian wood jewelry! How about this necklace for mom and daughter (it’s a mother turtle and a baby turtle!), and then one of these watches for dad and son!
Was your wedding in Hawaii? Did you go to Hawaii for your honeymoon or to celebrate an anniversary? Are you going to Hawaii to renew your vows? Or…?! You get the point. 😉
If you just want a little bit of Hawaii to represent your marriage, have a look at some wedding bands that are made with Koa wood like these.
Macadamia nuts
Macadamia nuts are actually native to Australia, but they have made their way to Hawaii to become famous.
If you’re looking for gifts for nut lovers, chocolate lovers, or chocolate nut lovers, 😉 and want to give a bit of Hawaii too, these snacks could make the ultimate Hawaii gift!
Or, if you’re shopping for someone who loves coffee with a bit of a nutty taste, the ultimate Hawaii gift for coffee lovers just might be one of these right here! It combines Kona coffee and macadamia nuts, both of which are quite Hawaiian! 😉
Ukulele
This can be a fun gift for kids and adults.
If you attended a free hula show or another Hawaiian culture show when you were in Hawaii, there’s a good chance you heard the sounds of a ukulele.
And you can make those sounds at home and make a little bit of Hawaiian music for yourself!
The ukulele originated in Hawaii, and it’s also designated as an official state instrument.
For a ukulele that can be perfect for beginners, have a look at this one. This ukulele can be a good one for kids too.
Dole whip ice cream
If you went to Dole Plantation during your trip to Hawaii, there’s a good chance you had the famous Dole pineapple whip! And if you did, there’s a good chance that you loved it! 😉
Well, the good news is that now you can spread the Dole whip love to your friends who haven’t made it to Hawaii (or Disneyland) so they can have a taste too! This could also make a good gift for your kids who loved the Dole whip. They will be so excited to have it at home.
In order to make it, you’ll need to have a soft serve frozen yogurt or ice cream maker like this one, and most importantly, you’ll need this soft serve mix.
Hawaiian shaved ice
If you went to Hawaii and made a visit to Matsumoto’s for the famous shave ice and loved it, well, now you can get that part of Hawaii at home too!
You’ll want to get the shaved ice machine and flavored syrup, which makes this set convenient.
This is another fun Hawaiian gift for kids that can get them really excited!
If you’re looking for a Christmas gift, you may not want to use this right away (unless you live somewhere warm!), since it is straight up ICE! But when the warmer temperatures start to come around, there’s a good chance that they will really love it like these kids!
Be sure to have a look at this video for the best results on how to use the shaved ice machine at home!
Things for Hawaii
If you have a trip to Hawaii coming up shortly after the celebration for which you’re buying the gift, you may also think about getting some things for your family that they can use in Hawaii!
The most useful would probably be some of these things for snorkeling like gear and clothes. But you may also consider taking a look at things for hiking in Hawaii or things to pack for Hawaii too.
Getting snorkeling gear for kids and letting them practice in the pool before they go is also something that may get them even more excited for the Hawaii vacation!
Hawaiian gift baskets
And when you just want to give out all sorts of Hawaiian goods and items, be sure to have a look to some gift baskets! Here are some to look at.
Hawaiian outfits!
And then there’s the classic!
That Hawaiian look! 😉
If you’ll be headed to Hawaii, you may want to wait to get it once you’re there, but if not:
- Hawaiian dresses for women here
- Hawaiian shirts aka ALOHA shirts for men here
- Cute Hawaiian dresses for girls here
- Cute Hawaiians shirts for boys here
- Matching Hawaiian outfits for couples! here
ALOHA!
HAPPY HAWAIIAN GIFTING!
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🐠 Here are things you must consider packing!
- Swimsuit or swimming shirt aka rash guard
- rash guard: swim set for women and swim shirt for men
- Water shoes
- Waterproof phone case (so you can capture pictures of fishies underwater!)
- cheapo phone case OR waterproof camera
- I also have this "camera" wrist float to attach to my cheapo waterproof phone case so my phone won't sink to the bottom of the ocean in case I somehow let go of it. (Mine does stay afloat - test this for yourself before completely trusting it!)
- Swimming goggles or snorkeling mask set
- Reef-safe(r) sunscreen
- lightweight travel towel:
- walking sandals:
I also don't go snorkeling without a personal swim float buoy. Not only does it help to keep me visible, but it makes for a perfect way to rest out in deeper water! Oh, and it also serves as a dry bag so I can take stuff into the water with me.
Another way I have taken valuables into the water with me is to wear a travel money belt that I don't mind getting wet with salt water (it's not waterproof but I have several so I just use one of them) and then I put things in a ziplock freezer bag, and put that freezer bag in the money belt.
There are also designated waterproof waist pouches that you can store your valuables and take into the water with you.
see more:
- What to wear hiking
- What to wear snorkeling
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