Last-Minute Essentials
Forgot Something? Last-Minute Essentials Near LIH Airport
Left the sunscreen, charger, or sunglasses at home? We stock the last-minute essentials travelers forget, minutes from Lihue Airport — so a small oversight doesn't cost you your first day.
Open to everyone · Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Closed Sun · 1 mile from Lihue Airport (LIH)
In this category
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Phone chargers & power banks
- Sunglasses
- Reusable water bottles
- Bug spray
- Rain ponchos
It happens to the best-organized travelers: you land on Kauai and realize the sunscreen is on the bathroom counter, the charger is still in the wall, or the sunglasses are in the other bag. Don't let a small oversight cost you your first afternoon. We stock the things people forget most — right by Lihue Airport — so you can replace them in one quick stop and get on with your vacation.
Think of us as the traveler's safety net near LIH. Reef-safe sunscreen, phone chargers, sunglasses, reusable water bottles, bug spray, ponchos, and beach essentials are all here, and our store is open to everyone whether you're renting a car or not. Forgot something? We've almost certainly got it.
What we carry
What travelers forget most
The essentials we're asked for again and again. Stop in and we'll get you sorted fast.
Reef-safe sunscreen
The #1 forgotten item — and the one you least want to skip on Kauai.
Phone chargers & power banks
Cables, adapters, and portable batteries for the charger left at home.
Sunglasses
Polarized shades for bright beach days and glare off the water.
Reusable water bottles
Stay hydrated in the tropical heat — an easy thing to leave behind.
Bug spray
For rainforest trails and waterfall pools where mosquitoes gather.
Rain ponchos
A passing Garden Isle shower is no problem with a poncho in the bag.
Selection varies — stop in or call for current availability. We're happy to hold items or point you to exactly what you need.
The one stop that saves your first day
Your first day on Kauai is precious, and nothing derails it faster than realizing you're missing something essential. Instead of navigating to an unfamiliar big-box store and burning an hour, you can swing by our shop minutes from the airport and be back on the road in a few minutes. We deliberately stock the exact items travelers forget, so you don't have to hunt.
It's the same on the way out. Need a last-minute charger for the flight, a poncho for the drive, or sunscreen you meant to grab all week? We're an easy final stop before you drop off the car and head to your gate.
Don't skip sunscreen — Kauai sun is no joke
Of everything travelers forget, sunscreen is the one that bites back the hardest. Kauai sits close to the equator, and the tropical sun is stronger than most mainland visitors expect — a sunburn on day one can shadow the whole trip. We carry reef-safe, Hawaii-compliant sunscreen so you're covered the moment you land, no ingredient-label detective work required.
Reef-safe matters here beyond your skin: Hawaii banned sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate to protect the coral reefs that make Kauai's snorkeling so special. Grab a bottle from us and you're protecting both yourself and the reef from your very first beach day.
Open to everyone, right by the airport
You don't need to be a rental customer to use us as your safety net. Our store is open to everyone, and we're glad to help any traveler who's had that 'oh no, I forgot…' moment. Locals stop in too when they need a quick essential without a bigger errand.
Being minutes from Lihue Airport is the whole point — we're positioned to catch you right when you realize what's missing, whether you're just arriving or about to leave. One quick stop and you're sorted.
Visit us
Find the store near Lihue Airport
Open to everyone — renting a car or not. We're just minutes from LIH, an easy first or last stop on your Kauai trip.
Location
4100 Rice St #J-109, Lihue, HI 96766
Store hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Closed Sun
From the airport
1 mile from Lihue Airport (LIH)
Forgot Something?
Forgot Something? — Questions, Answered
Our store is minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH) and stocks the essentials travelers forget most: reef-safe sunscreen, phone chargers, sunglasses, reusable water bottles, bug spray, ponchos, and beach basics. Stop in and we'll get you sorted quickly.
Minutes from Lihue Airport — open to everyone
Renting a car or just passing through, stop by for beach gear, local goods, snacks, gifts, and honest island advice.
