Costco in Hawaii

[Jerry1]

Confirming something that our esteemed member Koolau has been telling us about Costco for some time now.

The Busiest Costco In The World Is In The U.S., But Not In The State You Might Expect - Tasting Table

The busiest Costco in the world is in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Iwilei location, serving businesses, locals, and tourists, and has many local specialities.

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The busiest Costco in the world is in Hawaii. I'm glad my Costco didn't win this award. I was there today at 9am for executive member hours and was out by 9:30.

 

[planuntilthefisthits]

Hawaii also has held the "Busiest" record for its Sears (Ala Moana) and CPK (Kahala) outlets.

Its a thing....

 

[NW-Bound]

I don't remember much about the Costco in Honolulu, but distinctly remember the one in Maui, perhaps because we shopped there twice on 2 different trips. I also went to the Costco in Kona.

And in our past RV trips, we always stopped by the local Costcos. And they usually had different local stuff, such as reindeer sausage in Alaska.

 

[audreyh1]

We really stocked up on Hawaii merchandise when we arrived in Maui. The Costco was conveniently close to the main airport. We bought nice beach towels, really cool rash guards for snorkeling, sarongs, DH got a Hawaiian shirt, and of course our beloved taro chips. The only thing we forgot was flip flops. I think the word is out and a lot of tourists go by Costco on arrival. A lot of their Hawaiian merchandise is made in Hawaii.

And of course we returned to fill up our rental car, and get more taro chips!

 

[triangle]

An AI video highlighting the Honolulu location. If I recall correctly this is somewhat of a pro-Costco and anti-other big box retailers video, using the Honolulu Costco to make their point.

 

[EastWest Gal]

There was almost no wait for gas filling up at the Costco Kailua-Kona before we flew back home. It's only 8 minutes from the airport. Shhh! Don't tell the tourists.

 

[isisdave]

We've been going to Kauai since 1989, so before and after Costco arrived. What a difference in convenience, particularly with regard to food. And if you think the $1.50 hot dog is a deal on the mainland, it's doubly so on Kauai.

 

[Sorcerer]

We've been going to Kauai since 1989, so before and after Costco arrived. What a difference in convenience, particularly with regard to food. And if you think the $1.50 hot dog is a deal on the mainland, it's doubly so on Kauai.

Yeah, but you're eating a hot dog...in Hawaii. There is something wrong with that, lol.

Tell me you don't like poke or sushi without telling me you don't like poke or sushi.

Headed to kauai in a month. Already plan on stopping by Costco when we arrive.

 

[NW-Bound]

We've been going to Kauai since 1989, so before and after Costco arrived. What a difference in convenience, particularly with regard to food. And if you think the $1.50 hot dog is a deal on the mainland, it's doubly so on Kauai.

We went to Kauai only once. Costco was not there at that time, else we would not miss it.

We don't do poke nor sushi, but always get some heat-and-serve food in case we are tired of going to restaurants. And of course, we like to browse to see what exotic local food they have.

 

[Koolau]

Hawaii also has held the "Busiest" record for its Sears (Ala Moana) and CPK (Kahala) outlets.

Its a thing....

I've heard Home Depot and Lowes as well - also in the Iwilei area.

 

[Koolau]

Yeah, but you're eating a hot dog...in Hawaii. There is something wrong with that, lol.

Tell me you don't like poke or sushi without telling me you don't like poke or sushi.

Headed to kauai in a month. Already plan on stopping by Costco when we arrive.

The $1.50 hot dog at Costco is one of the "hacks" of living in the Islands. No, it's not "local food" but it allows one to afford some local foods by reducing fast-food costs when one is out-and-about. Compare a $1.50 hot dog (with a bottomless drink) to a McDonalds or Burger King meal. If I'm hungry, the hot dog at Costco is literally a filling lunch. What I save over traditional fast food, I can spend on local fare when I desire it. It's all about "living 808" aka living in the Islands.

 

[Winemaker]

When we visited the Costco in Kona, the place was packed. There were small grocer marked vans obviously purchasing items for their stores, I assumed the Costco price was cheaper than the local wholesaler.