Aloha Stadium Swap Meet
This thrice-weekly outdoor bazaar attracts hundreds of vendors
and even more bargain hunters. Every Hawaiian souvenir imaginable can be found
here, from coral shell necklaces to bikinis, as well as a variety of ethnic
wares, from Chinese brocade dresses to Japanese pottery. There are also ethnic
foods, silk flowers, and luggage in aloha floral prints. Shoppers must wade
through the typical sprinkling of used and stolen goods to find value. Wear
comfortable shoes, use sunscreen, and bring bottled water. The flea market takes
place in the Aloha Stadium parking lot Wednesday and weekends from 6 to 3.
Admission is $1. Several shuttle companies serve Aloha Stadium for the swap
meet, including VIP Shuttle 808/839-0911; Rabbi Shuttle 808/922-4900; Reliable
Shuttle 808/924-9292; and Hawaii Supertransit: 808/841-2928. The average cost is
$9 per person, round-trip. For a cheaper but slower ride, take TheBus. Check
routes at www.thebus.org.
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Island: Oahu
Address: 99-500 Salt Lake Blvd., 'Aiea, HI
Phone: 808/486-6704
Price (USD): Admission $1
Source: Fodor's