CocoNene - International Market Place — Local services in Honolulu

CocoNene, it’s got heart. Personality. A pulse. You build your souvenir here. Piece by piece. A little slice of Hawaii, curated by you. I walked in, I had no clue what I was looking at. Wooden bits, frames, tiny colorful pieces of Hawaii scattered like puzzle parts. But then Alex showed up. She walked us through it—pick your base, add Diamond Head, a palm tree, maybe a little rainbow action. Waikiki in a frame. Simple concept. Pure genius. I ended up with a photo frame that somehow said more about my trip than a thousand photos ever could. Sure, you can hit up the ABC Store or Don Quijote and fill your bag with keychains and macadamia nuts wrapped in kitsch. But nothing feels as personal—or as fun—as what you get here. And honestly, it’s not just the stuff. It’s the people. It’s Alex. It’s that rare moment of connection in a place that too often feels like it's been polished down to nothing but a postcard. This place? Like Lanikai sand in your shoes. It...

Visiting Coconene is an absolute treat! 🌺 Everything is beautifully crafted right here in Hawaii, with a wide selection of unique wooden treasures that feel both authentic and special. Each piece is full of character, making it hard to leave without finding something you’ll love.

What really sets Coconene apart is the energetic and welcoming staff. They make the shopping experience fun and uplifting from start to finish. A special shout-out to Dani, who went above and beyond—knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely excited to share the story behind the crafts.

If you’re looking for locally made gifts, meaningful keepsakes, or just want to be inspired by true Hawaiian creativity, Coconene is a must-visit. I’ll definitely...

What a special place! If you, like us, want to support local business in your vacation souvenir shopping while also procuring a unique and memorable item, look no further. The concept is that you build a long board and add different items that represent your trip to Hawaii. It’s hard to describe without a visual, so please see the image of the souvenir we built. This consists of the Longboard base, and we added the following items: Palm Trees Background, waves foreground, and surfboard, rainbow, turtle, whale tail, ukulele, & “Hawaii” text. What you see is how we arranged the items. It is an items we look forward to displaying in our home to remember our amazing...