The best book, hobby & craft shops in Honolulu

11 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Easy Music Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From fresh ukes to pedals, drums, keys, and pro audio, Easy Music Center backs you up with lessons, rentals, and instrument services plus a…

1314 S King St Ste G1 · ✓ checked Jul 30

“From fresh ukes to pedals, drums, keys, and pro audio, Easy Music Center backs you up with lessons, rentals, and instrument services plus a massive ukulele selection featuring Hawaiian-made greats like Kamaka, KoAloha, and Kanile'a. Perfect for sparking that next jam this week.”

From the Honolulu newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retail outpost for musical gear from guitars to drums, amps, keyboards and ukuleles, plus lessons and repairs.

1000 Kamehameha Hwy Apt 200 (Pearl City)

“Retail outpost for musical gear from guitars to drums, amps, keyboards and ukuleles, plus lessons and repairs.”

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CK Violins

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

This classy music store sells & rents violins, cellos & violas. Repair services are also offered.

1888 Kalākaua Ave

“This classy music store sells & rents violins, cellos & violas. Repair services are also offered.”

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Music Center of Hawaii Inc

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Veteran store that sells, rents & repairs a wide selection of band & orchestra instruments.

2347 S Beretania St. #200

“Veteran store that sells, rents & repairs a wide selection of band & orchestra instruments.”

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Ukulele Store

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly shop featuring ukuleles of all sizes, plus lessons, stands, cases and guitars.

226 Lewers St #218

“Friendly shop featuring ukuleles of all sizes, plus lessons, stands, cases and guitars.”

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Kamaka Hawai‘i, Inc.

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Long-running store offering specially crafted ukuleles, plus weekday tours of their factory.

550 South St

“Long-running store offering specially crafted ukuleles, plus weekday tours of their factory.”

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HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Colorful store offering supplies for art projects, sewing & lei making, plus crafts workshops.

2919 Kapiolani Blvd

“Colorful store offering supplies for art projects, sewing & lei making, plus crafts workshops.”

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Goodguys Music & Sound LLC

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Small store for new or pre-owned guitars, electronics, sound systems, amplifiers & accessories.

619 Kapahulu Ave

“Small store for new or pre-owned guitars, electronics, sound systems, amplifiers & accessories.”

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HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Colorful store offering supplies for art projects, sewing & lei making, plus crafts workshops.

2810 Paa St

“Colorful store offering supplies for art projects, sewing & lei making, plus crafts workshops.”

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Dan's Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store offering guitars, ukuleles, amplifiers & accessories, plus lessons, repairs & restoration.

2000 S Beretania St. # B

“Store offering guitars, ukuleles, amplifiers & accessories, plus lessons, repairs & restoration.”

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Barnes & Noble

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 1272

“Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.”

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