Lanai City is a fun small-town, perfect to explore on foot!
Lanai City
Are you planning a day-trip to Lanai? Or looking to take a break from resort life and explore Lanai City? Here is my guide to exploring the area in about half-a-day. My most notable takeaways from this small-town are not featured below, but include: the gas station/convenience store where I bought a dress & the Szechuan restaurant open “late” (Chengdu Taste) where I sang along to Bottom of a Rainbow with Kimié Miner!
Coffee Works
Look no further for your cup of mornin’ Joe. Coffee Works is located on a side road, just off the main square. Built in a historic plantation home, with a great patio, this coffee shop is open early and serves breakfast.
Mike Carroll Gallery
With art featured in the Lanai Airport, Mike Carroll is an oil painter who runs a fine art shop featuring the work of other local artists. This is the perfect place to pick up a souvenir or omiyage (gift to take to someone after traveling).
Lanai Culture & Heritage Center
If you are looking for a museum-esque experience, visit the Lanai Culture & Heritage Center located in the Old Dole Administration Building. This center has a complete history of the island, featuring Hawaiian, ranching, and plantation artifacts.
Rainbow Pharmacy
If you are in need of any pharmacy items, visit Rainbow Pharmacy! It is pretty rare to find a small-town pharmacy like this anymore… and that’s what I love about Lanai ☺️ Their storefront is worth a visit as they feature a really amazing chocolate collection, plus local candles and home goods. Thank you so much, Kert, for the Friis-Holm Chokolade… I loved it!
Richard’s Market
Richard’s is the main market on Lanai if you’re looking for groceries, toiletries, or prepared food. They carry a number of local products and are located right in the heart of Lanai City.
Leave a Reply