Holiday shopping feels a little sweeter when every gift supports a local business you love. This season, we are feeling extra grateful for the amazing shops, farms, and markets that carry Pop Culture Artisan Pops all year long. To say mahalo, here are eighteen festive gift ideas from our partners across the islands. As you browse, remember that a fresh artisan pop is always waiting in their freezers, ready to keep you cool between errands.
21 Degrees Estate
For the chocolate lover on your list, 21 Degrees Estate in Kahaluʻu is a dream come true. Their boutique cacao farm turns epic windward-side terroir into single-origin chocolate bars, cacao products, and golden award-winning honey that feel extra special under the tree. You can even gift a 21 Degrees Estate digital gift card so friends and family can choose their own treats. If you head out for a farm tour or to shop their collection, reward yourself with a Pop Culture Artisan Pop on your way through the windward side.
ʻĀINA Farm Stand & Kōkua Hawaiʻi
For the person who loves local food and environmental education, a paid membership to Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation is a heartfelt, meaningful gift. Members receive year-round discounts at the ʻĀINA Farm Stand and Kōkua General Store, plus access to special workdays and events that support sustainability and ʻāina-based learning. While you are picking up fresh produce, flowers, and value-added goodies from the stand, tuck a Pop Culture Artisan Pop into your market haul to enjoy on the ride home.
BR Essential
Downtown shoppers know BR Essential as a go-to spot for high quality meats, meal kits, fresh produce, and pantry staples. This season, their shelves are full of fun stocking stuffers, plus pet treats from Island Paws & Claws for the four-legged members of the family. A BR Essential gift card keeps things simple for the busy food lover in your life. Stop in for your holiday grocery run, load up on snacks for the week, then cool off with a Pop Culture Artisan Pop before you head back into Bishop Street traffic.
Fort Ruger Market
For that friend who always knows where the best plate lunch is, a Fort Ruger Market gift card is the perfect surprise. This historic Kaimukī spot is beloved for its fresh poke, Hawaiian plates, Filipino dishes, and local snack staples. Put together a “local grindz night” gift by pairing a gift card with a handwritten invitation to share poke and boiled peanuts together. While you are there grabbing something for your foodie friends, snag a Pop Culture Artisan Pop for yourself to enjoy on the way up or down the slopes of Diamond Head.
Foster Botanical Garden
If you are shopping for a plant lover or lifelong learner, Foster Botanical Garden offers a different kind of present. Their events and classes calendar is filled with workshops, tours, and special activities set among historic trees and tropical collections. Gifting a class or experience is a beautiful way to encourage more time outside in the new year. After you wander the paths or browse the gift shop for garden themed presents, treat yourself to a refreshing Pop Culture Artisan Pop as a sweet end to your visit downtown.
Hapa Market & Grill
Hapa Market & Grill in Pālolo is ideal for anyone who loves local, sustainable, and allergy-friendly food. Think venison and beef burgers, house-made hot sauces, gluten free baked goods, and thoughtful pantry items sourced from local farmers and ranchers. Their gift cards make an excellent present for the friend who is always trying new spots or prioritizing better ingredients. When you stop by for a morning coffee or to pick up a bento, grab a Pop Culture Artisan Pop to enjoy along with your market finds.
Hawaiian Chip Company
Hawaiian Chip Company is a holiday goldmine of snackable presents and party pupus. Fresh made to order sweet potato and taro chips, Kilauea Fire and Raging Volcano hot sauces, dressings, dips, and ice cream sandwiches add up to endless mix and match gift options. Create your own “Hawaiian snack bar” basket with chips, sauces, and a bottle of pineapple iced tea for someone who loves to graze. While you wait for your custom seasoned chips at the Kalihi storefront , pick up a Pop Culture Artisan Pop to enjoy as you sample all the flavors.
Honolulu Zoo
If you are shopping for keiki, grandparents, or anyone who loves animals, a Honolulu Zoo membership gift certificate is a classic choice. Memberships come with perks like a members only entrance line and discounts on programs, the gift shop, and Kapahulu Market. It is the type of gift that lasts long after the holidays and turns regular days into special zoo adventures. Plan a family visit, surprise someone with a membership, and cool down with Pop Culture Artisan Pops from the zoo while you wander between exhibits.
Kalapawai Market
For the friend who basically lives at Kailua Beach, a Kalapawai Market gift card is both thoughtful and practical. This iconic neighborhood market has everything from coffee and breakfast to sandwiches, wine, and beach day essentials, and it has been part of Kailua life since 1932. Wrap a gift card with a beach towel or reusable cooler bag and you have the perfect “see you at sunrise” package. On your next stop at the original Kailua Beach location, grab a Pop Culture Artisan Pop along with your iced coffee and snacks.
KualoaGrown Market
The KualoaGrown Market at Kualoa Ranch is filled with locally grown beef, pork, lamb, shrimp, oysters, fruits, vegetables, and value added products like jerky, jams, dried fruit, poi, and ready to eat meals. Create a Kualoa inspired gift box with their grass fed jerky, preserves, and a few favorite pantry items for the home cook or grill master in your life. As you browse this beautifully curated farmers market in the Ranch House Building, remember that Pop Culture Artisan Pops are part of the lineup too, so you can enjoy a cold treat while you shop.
Mari’s Gardens
Mari’s Gardens in Mililani is a wonderful stop for anyone who loves plants, design, or local produce. From hydroponic vegetables and fruits to ornamental plants, workshops, and landscaping services, there is something for every type of green thumb. You can shop their Christmas collection online or purchase a gift card for the person who prefers to choose their own monstera or lettuce mix. If you swing by the Mililani farm shop to pick up gifts, do not forget to grab a Pop Culture Artisan Pop to enjoy as you explore the greenhouses.
North Shore Macadamia Nut Company
For a gift with deep roots in place, look to North Shore Macadamia Nut Company in historic Haleʻiwa. Their macadamia nuts are grown on family tended orchards on the slopes of Mt. Kaʻala and come in delicious flavors that are perfect for sharing or mailing to loved ones. A selection of their mac nuts tucked into a reusable tin or basket makes a beautiful host gift or office treat. While you are visiting the outlet on the North Shore, add a Pop Culture Artisan Pop to your haul for a sweet roadside snack between holiday stops.
Off The Wall
There is always someone on the list who loves discovering new craft beers. Off The Wall in Ward Village's South Shore Market is a self serve tap house and restaurant that highlights local breweries, Latin inspired dishes, and a fun, communal atmosphere that is perfect for pau hana. A gift card lets your recipient choose their own flights, bites, and night out. If you are at Ward Village for shopping, swing by to check out the taps, grab a bite, and pick up a Pop Culture Artisan Pop from the freezer so you can savor something cold on your walk through the neighborhood.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
For history buffs, aviation fans, or families who love museums, a Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum membership is a meaningful gift. Membership supports their mission to preserve World War II aviation history and opens doors to exhibits, educational programs, and special events. You can also explore professional development experiences and Aviation Pathways programs for people who want to build new skills. After a day at Ford Island touring historic hangars, refuel with a Pop Culture Artisan Pop from the museum’s offerings as you reflect on everything you learned.
The Hall by Beer Lab HI
The Hall by Beer Lab HI at Pearlridge is a lively gathering place that pairs creative beer with a full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. It is a great option for the friend who loves trying new brews, catching up over shared plates, or sneaking in a relaxed brunch. A gift card becomes an invitation to plan a get together to toast to the new year. While you are at Pearlridge finishing your shopping, treat yourself to a Pop Culture Artisan Pop from The Hall to keep spirits fresh between stores.
The Locavore Store
For the person who always asks, “Is it local,” The Locavore Store in Hilo is a holiday treasure chest. Every product is grown or produced in Hawaiʻi, from fresh produce and pantry items to soaps, textiles, and artisan foods. Their Great Gifts collection and gift cards make it easy to put together a present that directly supports local families and farms. If you are in Hilo town, stop by to explore the shelves, talk story with the staff, and grab a Pop Culture Artisan Pop to enjoy as you stroll through the neighborhood.
Nalu Spa at Turtle Bay
If you are looking for a truly indulgent gift, send someone to the North Shore for a spa day at the Nalu Spa at Turtle Bay . Treatments rooted in Aloha ʻĀina feature Hawaiian botanicals and experiences that highlight the energy of the ocean and healing gardens. Seasonal offerings like the Winter Glow Paʻakai stone massage are a beautiful way to help a loved one reset for the new year. Whether you head to the beach after or chill at the pool, grab an artisan pop from the cafe and chill in that salty North Shore breeze.
Wholesale Unlimited
Wholesale Unlimited has been a favorite for local snacks since Betty Honma first started selling beef jerky out of her car. Today their holiday collection includes curated snack boxes and a wide range of gift cards so your ohana can choose their favorite cookies, crack seed, chips, and treats. When you stop in to build your own snack bundle or pick up holiday orders, keep an eye out for Pop Culture Artisan Pops in the freezer so you can sample something sweet while you shop.
The holidays are one of the best times to celebrate the businesses that make Hawaiʻi feel like home. Whether you are gifting chocolate from Kahaluʻu, mac nuts from Haleʻiwa, spa time on the North Shore, or a membership that supports local education or conservation, every choice keeps more aloha in our community. And whenever you see a Pop Culture Artisan Pops freezer at these locations, you will know you have found a little extra treat to enjoy while you check gifts off your list.
