Support Local Businesses with Made in Hawaii Gifts
Whether you vacation in Hawaii every year or have only dreamed of visiting, The Aloha State is known for bright blue waters, ukulele music, and palm trees swaying in the breeze. With all that beauty, who wouldn't want to take a piece of the islands home with them? When selecting a souvenir, buying items made by locals is the perfect way to support small (but mighty!) Hawaii businesses.
What is a Made in Hawaii Gift?
Items that are made in Hawaii are, well, created on the islands and often utilize local resources, such as fresh spices, high-quality animal meat, or beautiful wood. When you shop our powerful healing crystals and striking accessories, consider buying an amazing product created by passionate local artisans as well.
Supporting Hawaii’s Small Businesses Makes a Difference
When you skip the cheap souvenirs and buy authentic Hawaii gifts, you’re investing in the archipelago itself. After the devastating Maui fires took countless businesses and homes, even something as small as buying a pack of coasters helps support the locals' livelihood and economy. We lost our Whaler's Locker shop in the Lahaina fire, so it's the least we can do to give other small businesses an opportunity to sell their goods.
Whaler's Locker Favorite Made in Hawaii Gifts
While we're known for our stunning healing crystals, butterfly wing jewelry, and fossils, Whaler's Locker is excited to partner with other small businesses in the area to provide high-quality made in Hawaii gifts for our customers to discover. Whether you're searching for stocking stuffers for the holidays or the perfect souvenir for friends back home, there’s a Made in Hawaii gift out there for everyone, including:
- Hand-crafted wood coasters
- Cookies
- Meat sticks
- Chili oil
- Tea
- Wildlife education products
Zender Wood Creations Coasters
If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind way to introduce a made in Hawaii gift into your home décor, coasters are a must. That’s why we are overjoyed to carry the timeless and stylish coaster sets from Zender Wood Creations.
A Maui local, Charlie Zender, has created complex, gorgeous wood home goods since 2019. Each geometric patterned coaster set is made with multiple kinds of wood, from maple and walnut to padauk and purpleheart. No two sets are alike, so when you find one you love, buy it!
Cook Kwee's Maui Cookies
When the Kwee family created a delicious shortbread cookie recipe, there was no way to know it would quickly become a longtime favorite dessert in Hawaii. After they began infusing the recipe with island ingredients, such as coffee or macadamia nuts, Mrs. Kwee began selling them to the public in 1981. Cook Kwee's has remained a 100% family-owned business ever since, employing family members and passionate locals to keep the business going.
Every batch is made fresh daily and features classic Hawaii flavors. Support this classic Maui dessert company and enjoy a bite with your morning cup of Kona coffee, or buy a package of cookies for a thoughtful Father’s Day gift—the choices are endless.
Other Popular Cook Kwee's Maui Cookie Flavors
Craving something other than their classic Shortbread cookie? Cook Kwee’s offers five other flavors for you to choose from:
- Macadamia Nut
- Chocolate Chip
- Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut
- White Chocolate Macadamia Nut
- Coffee Macadamia—featuring locally sourced Kona coffee!
Maui Nui Venison Sticks
If you're searching for a gift for the foodies in your life, look no further than nutritional and delicious Maui Nui Venison products. We stock their delicious venison meat sticks, but they're also known for their fresh cuts of meat. But when you buy from this company, you're buying more than a tasty treat—you're supporting the ecosystem on the island.
Did you know that axis deer are considered an invasive species on Maui? To protect the island's water and soil resources, hunting these animals is essential. Maui Nui Venison uses an ethical and stress-free wild harvesting method at night to maintain a balanced deer population. Buy a pack of original venison sticks for your family to enjoy on the go, or gift the peppered venison sticks for a delicious made in Hawaii gift.
Maui Chili Chili Oil
Bring the flavors of Maui to your home with Maui Chili Chili Oil. This husband-and-wife-run company champions the idea that chili oil can be put on absolutely anything. Using a commissary kitchen in Kahului, they use ingredients found and made in Hawaii for each flavor. Every step is infused with joy and love, from the early stages of prep to shipping!
3 Levels of Maui Chili Chili Oil Heat
This made in Hawaii gift is perfect for spice lovers of all varieties. Unlike other brands that rely on dehydrated garlic and onions to give that signature crunch, this chili oil uses fresh ingredients to pack the perfect punch in a range of three intensities:
Polipoli Farms Tea
For a traditional and calming cup of tea, there is no better option than the Polipoli Farms tea blends that are made in Hawaii. All the ingredients in the Māmaki and 'Ulu Herbal Tea Blend are grown on the island and harvested by hand. With a slightly earthy yet sweet flavor, every sip of this tea goes down smoothly, both iced and hot.
Advance Wildlife Education Products
If you're on the hunt for the perfect souvenir for the kiddos in your life, the Advance Wildlife Education products are sure to impress. Made by Maui’s own wildlife biologist and illustrator, Che Frausto, each sticker book, temporary tattoo page, and coloring book is designed to educate children on wildlife.
When you decide to support this small business, there are endless designs to choose from, including sharks, dinosaurs, marine animals, fish, birds, flowers, and more! Search for metallic shark temporary tattoos for your nephew, marine wildlife coloring books for your cousin, and more!
Pro tip: for the ideal made in Hawaii gift, go the extra mile and add a real shark tooth to your coloring book or sticker book present! Every authentic shark tooth and fossil on our site is rich with history, making this gift something your kid will surely treasure for years to come.
Traveling to the stunning islands of Hawaii can be life-changing, so commemorating your vacation with a high-quality souvenir is essential! Whether you're searching for a present or are looking to support the local businesses after the fire, there’s a gift for everyone on your list with our made in Hawaii products.