Makers & gifts · Est. 2013
Island groceries, gifts, and leis on the Ninth Island
A Hawaiian family grocery and gift shop in Las Vegas for Foodland-style snacks, apparel, and fresh leis — with a San Diego shop as well.
Listed as Kānaka ʻŌiwi–owned. Who is in the book
Fitness & martial arts
Owner-run underwater strength and conditioning in Las Vegas, plus Zero Out Mentality training.
Las Vegas, NVKamaʻāina(808) 728-4797www.deependfitness.com/las-vegas
Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke
A Hawaiian family kitchen in Las Vegas serving plate lunch, poke, and island breakfasts, grown from pop-ups and a truck into a storefront.
Las Vegas, NVKānaka ʻŌiwigenerationskitchenvegas.com
Hālau · Classes & workshops · Hula & Polynesian dance
Traditional hālau teaching kahiko and ʻauana in Las Vegas under Kumu Jerri Santos. ʻUkulele lessons run alongside hula, keeping mele and oli in the family with son Keola Santos as lead musician.
Las Vegas, NVKamaʻāinahulahalauokaleookalani.synthasite.com
Auto body & mechanics
Las Vegas auto shop run by Kawika and Kaci Kuba — lived in Hawaiʻi most of their life.
Las Vegas, NVKamaʻāina(702) 258-3581www.islandautolasvegas.com
Hālau · Classes & workshops · Hula & Polynesian dance
Las Vegas hālau reestablished in 2022 by Kumu Maxine Charles-Aulelava, born and raised in Kāneʻohe.
Las Vegas, NVKamaʻāinakumukhula.com
Hula & Polynesian dance
Kumu Hula Maxine Kawahine Hoʻomanawanui Charles-Aulelava reestablished her hālau in Las Vegas in 2022 after years of training and teaching on Oʻahu’s windward side. Classes meet on West Sahara; the work is culture first.
Las Vegas, NVKamaʻāinawww.kumukhula.com