There has been some debate as to whether the Aloha Stadium Market has become too touristy. The truth is you will see both tourists and locals at Hawaii swap meets and markets. But if you are a bargain hunter and love to take your time looking over a wide variety of goods then you will enjoy the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet. Although it is easier to get to the mall and high street shops, nothing beats the atmosphere of a Hawaii market.
The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet
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The Aloha Stadium Swapmeet is the biggest of the Hawaii swap meets. There are over 700 vendors with goods ranging from antiques, souvenirs, clothes, food, handicrafts, and art. Go early to avoid the heat, drink a lot – of water – bargain the price down. Remember to take a bag, trolley or backpack to store your purchases. Parking is free. The market is outdoors and open come rain or shine.
Hawaii Market Practical Details:
Where: Aloha Stadium,(in the parking lot)
99-500 Salt Lake Blvd.
Aiea, West Honolulu District
Getting there: Take the H-1 freeway from Waikiki, west to the Stadium exit 15A. Or Moanalua Freeway (78) (now H201) Exit 1E.
Tel: (808) 486-6704
Open Hours: Saturdays: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Sundays: 6:30am – 1:00pm
Wednesdays: closed until further notice (COVID regulations)
Sundays: 6:30am – 1:00pm
Wednesdays: closed until further notice (COVID regulations)
Cost: $1, Under 11 free. (Post-corona entrance is free until further notice)
Web site: Swap Meet
Indoor, Weekday Swap Meet at Paia Bay
For a quality market experience, where the vendors are carefully picked visit teh Swap Meet at Paia Bay. Here you’ll find the products Made in Mui. All locally made specialty products and foods. this is an indoor swap meet open all week. The products on offer include clothing, luggage/bags, fresh produce, flowers, souvenirs, Aloha shirts and dresses, toiletries, candles, sunglasses, hats, art, food and baked goods.
Where: 137 Hana Hwy #B, Paia, Hi 96779
When: Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm; closed Sat, Sun, holidays
Hawaii Swap Meets and Hawaii Markets No Longer Operating
You may have heard of the Kam Super Swap Meet and the International Market Place Waikiki Both of these great markets no longer exist. Your best bet is to stick to the well-known Hawaii swap meet market.
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