It won't take long to notice all the Honolulu ABC Stores everywhere! Almost on every corner and some right across from each other especially in the more touristy areas.
What is an ABC Store?
It's like a convience store and souvenir shop all in one. There are ABC Stores on all the major Hawaiian islands, Guam, Saipan and Las Vegas. They open early, close late and have almost everything you need while you're here. You'll find:
Souvenirs Snacks and Cold Drinks Coffee, including Kona Coffee Wines and Spirits Daily Newspapers Beach Gear
towels, snorkels, floating mattresses, backpacks Beach Wear
tank tops, shorts, sun dresses, sandels - all Hawaiian style Toiletries
AND MORE!
These stores are convenient, reasonably priced and easy to find because in Honolulu and Waikiki they are everywhere. They are a great place to buy things you may have forgotten to pack and to pick up the souvenirs your family and friends are no doubt expecting!
Special Note: After the earthquake in October 2006 that left Honolulu without power, many shops and restaurants had to close but ABC Stores stayed open letting a limited number of customers enter at a time to buy much needed food and water.
So if you need something, look for it at an ABC Store and chances are, you'll find it.