Lanihau Center, Big Island

Lanihau Center is located in the heart of Kailua-Kona's retail district, just a block from Kailua Bay. It provides a range of conveniences, including a post office, banks, drug store, grocery store and a hair and nail salon.

Shopping opportunities are abound if you are looking for jewelry, current fashions, flowers, souvenirs, groceries, health foods, video games and cell phones.

For island apparel, check out Paradise Swimwear, and for jewelry, you'll find Royal Hawaiian Heritage Jewelry. For electronics and conveniences, your options are GameStop, Verizon Wireless and Longs Drugs.

A variety of foods are available including Chinese, Hawaiian, chicken, tacos, hot dogs, sandwiches, sushi, baked goods, snacks, shave ice, ice cream and yogurt. There are comfortable benches and patio tables to sit at.

For entertainment, the Lanihau Center offers community activities throughout the year, such as derby races, cookie sales, book sales and plant sales.