Aloha Stadium Swap Meet

We always enjoy swap meets wherever we go. They can provide fantastic local culture. This one does, though you have to look for it as it is massive and has a lot of stuff haole visitors wouldn't be interested in. But, if you want to find Hawaiian-made aloha shirts for only $16 (don't get the Hawaiian-designed, Chinese-made ones - but hidden amongst all of those, there is the real deal), stunningly beautiful locally grown flowers (a local widow grows them and they're gorgeous), and a range of souvenirs that don't cost an arm and a leg (there's always the ABC Stores!), then the swap meet is a fun option. Go early, avoid the heat, and if you miss it this time, it's okay. It's fun, but not mandatory.