Pahoa Office/Retail, Retail for Lease - Hilo/East Big Island
Puna Kai Shopping Center at 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road in Pahoa, Hawaii, is the premier 113,064-square-foot, 13-building shopping center spanning 9.93 acres in the heart of the Puna District on the Big Island of Hawaii. Positioned at the high-visibility intersection of Pahoa Village Road and Kahakai Boulevard, this vibrant shopping center offers exceptional exposure to over 106,500 vehicles per day. It benefits from a dense local population of more than 34,000 residents, generating over $396 million in annual consumer spending. Anchored by the 35,302-square-foot Malama Market operated by the Sullivan Family of Companies, Puna Kai delivers a potent mix of daily services, convenience retail, specialty shops, health and wellness providers, restaurants, and entertainment, supported by a thriving tenant lineup including McDonald’s, Goodwill, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Pahoa Animal Hospital, Jean's Warehouse, Fitness Forever, Supercuts, Popeyes, Aloha Gas and the East Hawaii Health Clinic.
Designed to reflect the charm of historic Pahoa, the center incorporates Hawaiian architectural details such as false-front facades, shed-style roofs, canopies, metal kick plates, and wood-framed glass doors, creating a walkable, open-air environment that avoids the feel of a traditional strip mall. The layout features two main internal streets, multiple convenient ingress and egress points, four total entrances, and abundant, well-lit parking to support steady customer flow.
A central community park serves as the focal point of the center. It hosts year-round events, including holiday celebrations, movie nights, and local drives such as Toys for Lahaina, reinforcing Puna Kai’s identity as Pahoa’s primary gathering place. Completed in 2021 and home to both national and regional tenants, this modern yet culturally inspired shopping center offers retailers tremendous visibility, substantial foot traffic, and excellent access across the island with nearby bus line connections. Puna Kai Shopping Center stands as one of the Big Island’s most desirable retail destinations, providing unmatched branding opportunities and long-term growth potential for retail, dining, and service-based users.