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  • Christina M
    Shawnee, KS19 contributions
    Great tour guide!
    My little family loved this tour! The tour guide was absolutely wonderful, and she had so much knowledge of the history of the palace. Highly recommend, especially if you are interested in the Hawaiian Royals and Hawaiian history/culture and artifacts.
    Review of: Hulihe'e Palace
    Written January 6, 2023
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  • Bubd63
    Pittsburgh, PA28 contributions
    You have to see this amazing art!!
    We walked by Nana's on a couple trips but never went in, because we thought such beautiful art had to be very expensive and would be more then we wanted to pay. This trip we decided to look just for the fun of it. We were completely blown away! The owners are amazing, and the prices are very reasonable especially for such beautiful craftsmanship. We went back several times during our trip because we kept thinking of someone else that would enjoy having something from here. They also have very reasonable shipping if you don't want to pack or carry things on the airplane.

    Bub and Tom
    Review of: Nana's Clay Flowers
    Written November 20, 2022
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  • happy4travel
    Northern California1,290 contributions
    Really cute, local art work
    I just had to have it! I always try to shop locally and buy only in our community. The souvenirs are usually really good artwork and friendly people! Rarely do you find any questionable items. I love these gorgeous flowers, these are some of my beautiful memories.
    Review of: Trudy's Island Arts
    Written September 18, 2019
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  • W. G.
    5 contributions
    Ocean of my dreams
    Very accommodating and gave us time to decide on our
    Choice of painting.
    TrueType felt our joy in finding our picture.
    Review of: Kona Oceanfront Gallery
    Written March 3, 2020
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  • jgluv2travel
    Regina, Canada3,106 contributions
    impressive collection
    We didn’t buy anything but enjoyed looking at the collection. There is such a variety on display -- paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, sculptures (of wood, metal, glass) and much more.
    Review of: Pacific Fine Art
    Written March 27, 2018
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  • Katharine K
    1 contribution
    Authentic local art...beautiful treasures
    Kona's best kept secret. There are treasures of glass jewelry, silks, beautiful paintings. All authentic works by local artist. You won't be disappointed.
    Review of: Seaside Art Gallery
    Written December 4, 2022
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  • M. D
    Saint Albans, VT121 contributions
    Local quality art
    I like supporting local artists and this place was full of wonderful art beautiful glassware great photos and some nice artwork
    Review of: Kailua Village Artists
    Written May 25, 2021
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  • Nicely J
    1 contribution
    Gorgeous Oil Paintings
    Gorgeous original oil paintings of some of the Big Island's most wonderful spots: from identifiable landmark vistas to secret coastal gems. We were pleasantly surprised at the prices - pretty reasonable for original artwork. We purchased a beautiful landscape of a stunning beach - a lasting reminder of our trip to this amazing island.
    Review of: Rokoff Studio
    Written April 26, 2022
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  • Shasha
    Chino Valley, AZ285 contributions
    Don't miss the history and beauty
    The quilts here are jaw-droppingly beautiful. All worked by hand with backings as beautiful as the fronts. A display of kona cloth also provides the history and process used to create the cloth.
    Papa Kona – bar
    Review of: Kona Hawaiian Quilt Museum And Gallery
    Written January 29, 2021
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  • Grandpa12
    Castro Valley, CA35 contributions
    Beauty of Hawaii captured on canvas
    Ernest Young, Jr. is a talented artist whom we have come to love as a man and artist. His underwater scenes are spectacular, looking almost like a photo of the colorful Hawaiian fish and turtles swimming in the coral reefs. We have several of his paintings hanging in our home. His landscapes that include the beautiful flowers of Hawaii as well as the Mt. Kilauea volcanic activity are awesome. He is often seen sitting outside the gallery working on a new painting. His wife, Elizabeth, is a gracious hostess in the gallery, very knowledgeable in the work of her husband.
    Review of: Colors of Paradise Gallery
    Written September 18, 2018
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  • Glenda B
    Calgary, Canada263 contributions
    Great Spot
    Books of ideas, but you can have them do your own idea too. very reasonable prices for temporary tattoos. Cute souvenir while in Hawaii. Friendly and quick service. You can return for darkening if it seems to fade too quickly. Sometimes an extra charge for this depending.
    Review of: Kona Henna
    Written March 15, 2020
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  • Carol V
    Turlock, CA119 contributions
    Beautiful Falls
    The falls are amazing, and easy to climb to, stone/ paved walk way's with railing available where needed. Parking available, lots of spots to stop to take pictures.
    Review of: Tamara Tavernier aka Rainbow
    Written February 24, 2020
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  • Kim N
    Edmonds, WA53 contributions
    Amazing!
    Just loved this gallery. We visited with the artist and he explained being in the water with the active lava. Great place😊
    Review of: Lava Light Galleries
    Written February 14, 2021
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