ABC Store

This is my favorite ABC store in the Kailua-​Kona area — and yes, there are a ton in the downtown area. So if you miss this one, keep walking around and you’ll find another.
Why do I love them? They’ve got everything you need and more. They’re like the advanced version of the 7 – 11 we have here on the mainland! You need coffee and a snack? They’ve got it. You need some sunscreen because you forgot to pack it? They’ve got it. You need some t-​shirts for your great aunt Sally? They’ve got it.
I miss this store. Great service and I love how they were always open late and there when you needed them. Also a great spot to pick up last minute souvenirs!

ABC Stores have come a long way. They used to always be in competition with the The Whalers store. Now You hardly ever see Whalers, but you see an ABC on every corner and in between.
Rightly so as well. ABC has really upped the game. They carry absolutely everything in some of the stores now.
Not only every type of groovy little souvenir for yourself and everyone you know. But, clothing, kitchen items, shoes, things for the beach and the pool!
I think the best improvement they have made is all the food items they carry.
Not just Coffee and Macadamia nuts and Chocolate. But, food you can live on.
Not over priced either. Which for Hawaii is the amazing part. Because we all know you can spend a lot of money while living Aloha.
They carry Salads, fresh fruit, sandwiches, frozen meals, Ice Cream, and sushi.
If you have an ABC near by, you are in luck.
I love how they will still hook you up with a free gift for every $ 100.00 you spend here as well. Such as a Calendar, cup, or some other trinket. Your choice as well.

This store has everything you could need if not from around here. Prety cheap prices.

The ABC store is a convenient store and it is exactly that. Very convenient. They carry everything you would need to survive. They got cheese, they got papaya, they got deodorant, they got those aloha maid drinks, they got it all.

123, ABC… gotta love it!
It’s the master of «having it all», water, souvenirs, water toys, spirits, macadamia nuts of all sorts, lotion, soap, my favorite Maui chips, etc… get the picture. If you save your receipts (up to $ 100) and bring them back they will give you a free gift, we had plenty of those, free gift is nothing extravagant but it’s the hospitality that count right? They are everywhere you turn, they are your convenient friend, we even hung around in the Airport location, we missed it so…

We saw 3 of these stores in a short stretch of Alii Dr. It is useful when you need something urgently, otherwise, expensive. As expected, if you can drive another mile or so, many of these will be much cheaper in Safeway and Walmart.

The customer service here was AMAZING! At least by the two young gentleman that helped me (one told me he used to be in the Marines). You’ll see why in a moment. Of course most of these stores are about the same in terms of products. Sort of like a slightly more expensive and more comprehensive 7 – 11 like back in the states. They have decent coffee here too…
My wife had fallen ill due to food poisoning and she requested some chicken soup. I couldn’t find any restaurants within walking distance that offered chicken soup takeout so I tried to think of the next «best» thing.
I went to this ABC store and being that my wife had no appetite I decided to get 3 different soups (Cambell’s, Cup-​O-​Noodles, and a Japanese brand). I told the worker that I did not have a microwave back at my hotel, so the store associate poured hot water in all three and w/​the help of another worker brought it to the front cashier for me. I asked for a cardboard box so I could carry it back with me and he was back in a flash with exactly what I asked for. When I tried to tip him he adamantly refused and said he could get in trouble if he took the tips also and pointed to the cameras.

All Blocks Covered (ABC)
Cheap aloha wear, trinkets, presents for the bums that can’t make it to Hawaii… this place has it all.
And…like I said… there’s one on almost every Hawaiian block.
Mahalo.

Nice clean souvenir store in Kona’s downtown. Great place to buy souvenirs, swimming accessories, and other much needed stuff.

Came here to get some beer.
Parking is available along Alii drive.
This location is different from others as it is shaped like a bungalow. It’s also somewhat out of the way from the main tourist area. The great thing here is there’s also a small beach across the street from this location.
Beer here is nice and cold. What more can one say.

My favorite ABC Store in town is the one by the pier, next to the funky tree and hotel.
I bought ALL my souvenirs from this store. It has everything, and I mean everything! I had no reason to go anywhere for gifts. There is a huge selection, especially in this store. Some other ABC stores are smaller, but this one is larger and has a great selection!
Also, if you spend over $ 100, you get a free gift! Save your receipts too because you can add a couple receipts together to get to the $ 100 balance. I got a free mug! (There are others to choose from as well).
You really could spend a 1 – 2 hours in this store. I had to stop back 2 – 3 times. Parking is accessible by the hotel lot. You do pay to park by the hour.
Awesome hats, clothes, candles, key chains, etc. I couldn’t possible list everything.
They have disposable cameras, underwater cameras, etc.

I’m down with the ABC store, it’s kind of a touristy store, but it satiates most needs. Somethings I noticed…
CARRIES:
— flip flops
— towels
— some clothing, shirts, board shorts, sun dresses
— sun tan lotion/​oil, sun block
— water (1.5 liters = $ 1.50)
— special hawaiian jellies
— chips
— cookies
— muffins
— chocolates
— candy
— fruit (apples, bananas)
— cottage cheese
— dozen eggs
— cigarrettes ($ 12/​pack of Camel Lights)
— lighters
— shades
If you need anything up, hit up this ABC store~

I have always been a fan of the Hawaii ABC stores. Normally decent priced, cute gifts. This time they had a deal on Maui babe lotion, but ran out of the little free gift promotion, so sad. But I love my Maui Babe! hehe.
They have some snacks and drinks as well, perfect little stop for your travel and gift needs.

A convenience store and a giftshop HAWAIIAN style!
Locals would probably hate it. Us tourits… LOVE it! They have everything from small grocery items, to HOT half naked swimsuit calendars, to Hawaiian shirts & sarongs. We visited here several times… got a petron bottle, water and red bull!
Everything you need in a convenience store plus more. By the way there are lots of ABC stores (seem to be one at every corner)!

GREAT store!
Everything you need is here. From drinks to fruits and all other things you’d find in all ABC stores.
The staff is friendly and very helpful. Will be coming here regularly during our stay. Very convenient store!

Good Hawaii basics store. Postcards. Hula Girl cigars… bottled water. chocolates. all the usual Hawaii souvenirs and needs can be found here. What I love… is that you save receipts and can get a little something once you spend a $ 100… its usually a coffee cup of Hawaii. but it’s kind of a nice touch. These stores are usually on every mile of Hawaii. and every island. People are friendly and helpful.

This is the best little store our family has ever gone to. I would say a cross between a 7 – 11 and a surf shop. They have drinks, dresses, fins and even golf ball sets. We easily spend a couple hundred bucks in 3 days. Ours was right outside the front of the King Kam hotel and a few down the street. They seem to have a few different things in each one. My wife bought 5 shirts for 20 bucks and they were nice shirts not real cheezy.
A definite must when in Kona.

ABC certainly has come up in my book… and the service at this one was great!
It is so funny… there are literally ABC Stores on every corner in Kona… at least 3 that I counted!
So it is good to set yourself apart. The store was well stocked with all the things you might need… and those you might want, too!
I got DD a book, and a plumeria flower sticker for my car… YAY!

I have to admit, even though I’ve been to Hawaii 3 times I’ve never stepped food in an ABC store! With Hilo Hattie’s having gone down-​hill I had to check this place out! I was in search of a «keiki» dress for our daughter, something ruffly and very Hawaiian looking. When I didn’t see what I wanted in her size the clerk had someone check the back and she came out with 5 or so different styles to choose from. Score! I’d found the perfect dress for a reasonable price!
Yes, it is like a 7 – 11 tourist shop and they do have sweatpants with Hawaii written across the ass, but it’s your personal choice to buy that kind of junk!

Ok so there is one on every other corner of any and every city in Hawaii! It’s like Starbucks for us in the Bay Area or… 7-​Eleven. But oh so much more!
During our trip to Kona, we were in one of these on a daily basis. Last minute beach towels, bottled water and our 20 boxes of chocolate to take home!
If you save all your receipts and they amount to $ 100 or more you get free stuff! I wish I was more organized, I coulda got me a free beach towel or a Hotties of Hawaii Calendar!