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🌺 My Hawaiʻi Island Finds in Lanai City
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items My little Lānaʻi life, in a list. 💜🌺 The beach things I actually use, places I keep going back to, island finds I’m loving, and random little favorites that make living here even sweeter. Basically, if it’s part of my island life and I love it, you...
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🌺 PurpleLoco’s Lānaʻi Finds
🥐☕ Coffee First, Island Life Later
🏖️ My Beach Escape
🏝️ My Island Beach Essentials
🌺 PurpleLoco’s Lānaʻi Finds
My little collection of places, eats, adventures and random treasures I’ve discovered while living on this tiny Hawaiian island. 🌺💜 These are the spots, things and little moments I’d tell my friends about if they came to visit me.
When I want a real local breakfast rather than a fancy resort meal, this is one of my picks. It has that homey, casual feeling I love about Lānaʻi—and it’s perfect before wandering around town. 🌺☕
Blue Ginger Cafe
A cute little local coffee stop for those slow Hawaiian mornings. It has that casual, small-town island feeling that makes grabbing coffee feel like part of the experience—not just an errand. Perfect for a coffee run before exploring town.
Coffee Works
One of my picks when I’m craving something hearty and comforting. Filipino-inspired flavors, local-style plates and that casual neighborhood feel—exactly the kind of food find I love discovering while living on an island. 🍚🌺
Ganotisi's Pacific Rim Cuisine
My kind of casual island lunch spot—easy, relaxed and plenty of choices when I can’t decide what I’m craving. Perfect for grabbing a bite after exploring Lānaʻi City. 🌺🥪
Peles Othergarden
One of my favorite kinds of island shopping—cute clothes, beachy pieces and little finds that actually remind me of Hawaiʻi. 🌺 I love supporting small local shops instead of buying the same souvenirs you’ll see everywhere.
The Local Gentry
My reminder that I actually live in paradise. 🌊💜 Clear water, beautiful views and the perfect place to slow down, sit on the sand and forget what day it is. This is definitely a “bring your beach bag and stay awhile” kind of place.
Hulopoe Beach Park
Lānaʻi City is made for wandering. Dole Park sits at the center, surrounded by small businesses, cafés, galleries and local shops.
Dole Park
A little island reminder that Hawaiʻi is more than beaches. 🎨🌺 I love finding local art and creative spaces that show another side of island life.
Lāna‘i Art Center
If you love cats, add this to your Lānaʻi list immediately. 🐈💜 It’s such a unique island experience and definitely not your typical tourist stop.
Lanai Cat Sanctuary
One of those moments when you stop and think, “Wait… I really live in Hawaiʻi.” 🌌✨ There’s something magical about being somewhere where the night sky can actually be part of your experience.
Lanai Observatory
For when I want dinner to feel a little more like going out. 🍹✨ Good food, drinks and island atmosphere make this one of my picks for a relaxed evening.
Lanai City Grill
Yes…there’s a bowling alley on this tiny island! 😂🎳 Bowling, pizza, arcade games and a fun retro feel make this such a cute option when you want a break from the beach.
Lanai Bowl
A little local spot for when I’m craving some good island grindz! 🌺💜 Flavorful, satisfying, and definitely worth adding to my Lānaʻi food list. 😋
No Ka Oi Grindz | Lanai
🥐☕ Coffee First, Island Life Later
Because apparently I can’t start my island adventures without coffee first. 😂☕ These are my Lānaʻi coffee and breakfast stops for those slow mornings when I don’t feel like rushing anywhere.
Coffee Works has been a longtime local coffee stop.
Coffee Works
My go-to when I’m craving a cozy breakfast or something sweet with my coffee. ☕💙 A cute little Lānaʻi spot for a slow, easy island morning. 🌺
Blue Ginger Cafe
🏖️ My Beach Escape
My unofficial reminder that I live in Hawaiʻi. 🌊💜 These are the beaches and beach-day essentials that make me want to put my phone down and stay awhile.
One of my favorite spots for a proper island beach day. 💙🌺 Beautiful water, pretty views and the perfect place to lay out my towel and forget what time it is.
Hulopoe Beach
For when I want something a little more rugged and less “perfect postcard.” 🌊🤎 The scenery and rocky coastline make this a fun spot for exploring and taking photos.
The Story of Lanai's Fascinating Shipwreck Beach
For a beach day that feels like an adventure. 🏝️✨ It’s more remote and wild, which makes getting there part of the experience. Definitely a spot for when I want to escape and unplug.
Polihua Beach
🏝️ My Island Beach Essentials
My little beach-day survival kit. 😂🌺 I like having everything packed and ready so I can just grab my bag and go.
Soft, cute and perfect for my Lānaʻi beach days. 🌊💜 I love that it’s easy to throw in my beach bag and looks just as good in my beach photos. 📸🌺 If you’re building your own beach-day essentials, this one is worth a peek. 💕
Sand Cloud: Shop All
My go-to for sunny island days when I want SPF protection without feeling like I’m wearing a heavy layer. ☀️🌺 It’s always in my beach bag—especially living on Lānaʻi. If you’re putting together your own beach-day essentials, this one is worth a peek...
Hawaiian Tropic SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
My little beach-day favorite when I want that warm, island glow. 🌺☀️ I love how it gives my skin a bronzed look while keeping that tropical vacation vibe going. 💜 If you’re building your own beach-day lineup, this one is worth a peek!
Maui Babe Browning Lotion - Natural Tan
This Tommy Bahama Ocean Palm Deluxe Backpack Beach Chair is one of those beach-day essentials that just makes life easier. 🌴💜 I love that it folds into a backpack, so you can keep your hands free while carrying your towel, sunscreen, and other beac...
Tommy Bahama Ocean Palm Deluxe Backpack Beach Chair
My go-to little cooler for beach days, picnics & island adventures. 🌴🧊 Compact, cute, and just the right size for drinks and snacks. Definitely one to keep on your beach-day list! 💜
Hydro Flask Carryout Insulated Soft Cooler
I keep this in my bag because my phone battery never seems to last as long as I need it to. 😂📱 It’s especially handy on beach days when I’m taking way too many photos and videos. 🌺💜
Nimble Champ 10000mAh Portable Charger
🧴 After-Sun / Aloe
I like keeping Sun Bum After Sun Lotion nearby after a long beach day. ☀️🌺 It feels soothing and moisturizing when my skin needs a little extra care after being out in the sun. 💜
Sun Bum Cool Down Aloe Vera After Sun Gel - 8 oz
My absolute holy grail liner! Stays completely flawless through pool heat and beach waves without flaking or smudging. You need this in your bag! 💧🙌
Wonderskin Eyeliner Pencil 1440 Longwear ...
The Unseen Sunscreen is my ride-or-die. No white cast, no pilling, no weird sunscreen smell — just smooth, glowy protection that actually plays nice under makeup. I use it year-round and my skin has never been happier.
Supergoop! The Best Skincare with SPF and Sunscreen
My beach-day must-have. This poncho is so soft, dries super fast, and it's perfect for changing out of a wet swimsuit without flashing anyone at the beach 😅 Sand Cloud also helps protect marine life with every purchase, so it's cute and doing good.
Sand Cloud Coverups