Busiest Costco in the World and Hawaiian Tourist Gifts

Today we check out the BUSIEST Costco in the world and I also show you some Hawaiian tourist gifts that you can bring back to your friends and family when you are done with your Hawaiian vacation. The Costco in Honolulu, Hawaii's Iwilei area is the busiest and most profitable Costco store in the world. Let me know if you have been to this Costco before in the comments down below.
Please support this channel by sharing this video and the other videos I have made to your friends and social media. It helps me out tremendously. Thank you!
Support my channel at Buy Me a Coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/Authenti...
Please Subscribe and Share!
Follow me on
Instagram @authenticallycharles
Facebook @authenticallycharles
My most recent videos
Awesome Mochi Donuts and $5 Bento's • Cheap Eats 5 Dollar Be...
7 Eleven Food Tour in Honolulu Hawaii • Ultimate 7 Eleven Hawa...
The Best Korean Plate Lunch in Honolulu Hawaii • The Best Korean BBQ Pl...
Eating ALL the Poke Bowls Part 2 Chinatown Edition • TRYING ALL The Poke Bo...
Goodbye Koreatown • Closing of the Iconic ...
Jollibee VS Popeyes • Jollibee vs. Popeyes W...
Delicious Korean Food in Waipahu • Delicious Korean BBQ i...
Link's to my favorite items
My Favorite Sou Vide Device amzn.to/3cF728V
My Camera amzn.to/3czx3Gn
Shot Gun Microphone amzn.to/3rSDxH1
Tripod amzn.to/3vssNkO
Video Editing Software amzn.to/3cz8zgx
My Gimbal amzn.to/3eKWWpo
DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product through one of them. I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you).
Costco (Iwilei Location) 525 Alakawa St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Subscribers 5602

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

Do you like Costco or Sam's Club more? Let me know!

[@JennaSakura]

I like Sam’s Club more cuz the Costco in Minnesota is more expensive than the Sam Club here.

[@tehanireyes9956]

Costco cuz despite the lines they're faster than Sam's and Sam's employees always look grouchy and uninviting. Lol. But I do like Sam's for certain things like the good flavors of certain snacks, drinks

[@paulhayashi2060]

I prefer Sam's because of their Scan & Go App.

[@jennko6727]

We have both, very convenient especially for gas!

[@titasmom678]

Sam's Pearl City is super convenient for me. Costco is so busy...too many people especially during the pandemic, Sam's was better to shop at, but gotta agree the selection at Costco is huge. But I don't need to buy everything they have to offer, so I'll stick with Sam's.

[@sammatsusaka823]

Rice candy frickin expensive!!! Remember when it came with a cool toy on a side compartment.

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

I know right. Those were the good ole days. Now its like an arm an leg for everything.

[@the92r]

Top 10 Costco Warehouse Sales as of March 2, 2022 : #1 - Iwilei(honolulu) #2 - Commerce(CA) Bus Ctr #3 - Anchorage #4 - Maui #5 - Las Vegas Bus Ctr #6 - St Johns(CA) #7 - Roseville(CA) #8 - Temecula(CA) #9 - Clackamas(OR) #10 - Phoenix(AZ) Bus Ctr

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

Thank you for the top 10!

[@leinee78]

Costco has surprising a lot of hidden Hawaii candies. I like the tomoe rice candy but it’s not there all the time.

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

Yes the rice candy is seasonal I think. During the holidays they have waaaaaay more snacks and gift items.

[@joettekanter3489]

Thanks you for another great video Charles! I absolutely love Costco. ❤️❤️❤️

[@z.scott.porter]

Thanks Charles. You're speaking my language when you suggest food for gifts instead of cheap knickknacks

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

thanks! I always like getting food gifts when I go on trips to bring back for my friends and family. I think they appreciate that stuff more. thanks again for watching.

[@marvinacklin792]

Great show…loved it!

[@teresah411]

I love shopping at Costco in Hawaii? Who knew they were the busiest Costco in the world?? But deservedly so! They have such unique, local items…thanks for covering this! Great video!

[@DorFra3]

Yes, I’ve had the stuffed salmon from Sam’s, and it’s delicious 😋. Definitely worth trying.

[@babylicee4479]

Great costco tour ..never knew about all the local favorites...you are awesome

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

thanks so much for watching! you're more awesome!

[@AmericanGyaru]

Love this video!

[@alant.541]

So, jealous! Our Costco has none of that. NONE! If I ate all the samples, I could have a delicious lunch for free. 🤙

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

Damn covid! back in the day I used to get my lunch with costco samples hahahaha. now they dont even pass anything out.

[@taste0fhaze]

Great video Charles, it was so much fun going grocery shopping with you! Also, your audio sounds AMAZING 🤩 cause I know it’s loud as hell in there 😝 and your shortcut to loco mocos was such a good idea actually 🙌

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

Thank you so much! I got so much food to last me for days lol.

[@kandiapple7531]

Lots of local Hawaii products You should bust out some silat with the salong Nice video!

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

hahahaha after you mentioned it. I thought about it and showing people how to use the sarong to choke someone out haha. but costco wouldnt like that at all.

[@harrymiram6621]

This past weekend, also went to Costco/Waipio. But b4 that, went to Don Quijote, which also has loads of Hawaii souvenir items. Mahalo, Charles...Keep those videos coming! Maybe, might run into you...Somewhere!-Hahaha

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

thanks! I just told another viewer about your souvenir tip of Don Quijote. Thanks for that! If you ever bump into me make sure to say hi. Thanks again for the support.

[@rickagulia3767]

They have that Korean Boligi in Los Angeles

[@dtna]

I don't know if it is still there, but you used to be able to buy Mauna Loa products cheaper at a ML store in L.A.. The Hawaiian Host candy manufacturer in L.A. is permanently closed now. It was in a bad section of Los Angeles.

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

oh I didn't know that. I did notice that across the board a lot of products in general arent as good as before.

[@dnafitnesslabz1819]

Love the costco video and would love to see foodlands or whole foods 😍 😀 😋 Also a Burger video _ teddy's Burgers

[@ceceyangg]

We weren’t planning to go to Costco there for anything but gas when we come in June. But seeing that we could get some souvenir snacks we might go for that now! Thank you for doing this video! Always looking forward to your videos! If you have any suggestion for food souvenirs please let us know! I always see the stuffed salmon but never get it. It looks so good but not sure if it’s worth it. Will probably give it a try now, lol.

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

Thanks! Don Quijote near ala moana center has a lot of local gifts as well. When you walk into Don Quijote its right in the front area. Or The Swap Meet at Aloha Stadium.

[@AlanGoldwaser]

Pretty Good Job!

[@TheFrumpyDad]

Not quite the busiest in the world, but it is the busiest in the US by revenue. The Best Buy and Home Depot next door are also the busiest in the US as well.

[@martykong3592]

OMG! Thanks so much for sharing! Many items I am sure are Hawaii specific, we can;t get those goodies here on mainland :( Liked Sam's, BUT they abandoned us in WA! :( ALl the BEST and eat well, LOL! Cheers ! :)

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

I wanna try a costco in the mainland one day. Don't they have poke in the washington costco's? thanks again for all your support!

[@martykong3592]

@@AuthenticallyCharles I don't think we have any poke, let alone the poor man;s loco moco :( All the BEST!

[@martykong3592]

@@AuthenticallyCharles I checked online, Sorry we do not have Poke in our Costco:(, at least in Kirkland one. All the BEST and thanks again!

[@mitchsn]

The Costco downtown caused so much traffic that spilled over on the 2 main streets that sandwiched the property, the city made them keep ALL their registers open at all times so checking out was as fast as possible. Still super busy, you'll never have more than a couple people in front of you at the register.

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

ohhh I did not know that. thanks for that info. And thank you for watching I appreciate it.

[@romeovaldez2066]

Used to be the busiest Costco in the world till the Korea one opened up

[@michellehansen5930]

Great video, i would love to know how much the chocolate macadamia nuts were? I always use to bring back heaps for my family in new zealand, they all love them specially the moanaloa brand. They have just opened a costco here but no hawaiian macadamia nuts yet! Mahalo

[@hungryjimbo]

Does the costco cafe in waikiki have any special hawaii menu item like the spam breakfast at McDonald’s?

[@raeann63]

wow what time and day were you at iwilei bc this is the slowest i've EVER seen it lol! we shop there every week and LOVE COSTCO ❤ always purchase fresh produce (so much more affordable), dave's killer whole wheat sandwich bread (again, way cheaper & larger loaves here), other staples too numerous to go into and some snacks. you can lose a whole day in there loool.

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

I love Costco haha. Sometimes if I have time I'll just walk up and done every single aisle to get my steps in for the day haha. I went on monday around 11am. It was a couple days before the coupon book deals came out so i lucked out that it wasn't as busy. Thanks for your support!

[@HelloFromHawaii]

More of a Sam's Club guy since they're closer and we can go early hours. I avoid Iwilei Costco if possible. The parking and lines are crazy. 😆

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

I like how sams club has the check out app. they make it so easy to shop there and yeah not as crowded. Sometimes when I feel like introverting I just go to sams. thanks for watching.

[@marvinacklin792]

You’re good!

[@stanleyho6464]

If only the Costco warehouses in California had all the local foods and snacks you showed in your video, I would be in hog heaven! Thanks for another great video, Charles! (Is that the Costco in Iwilei?)

[@stanleyho6464]

Oops, I got my answer from the other commenters! Iwilei it is!

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

thanks so much for watching. yup this is the Iwilei location.

[@robert8668]

As a Canadian that is not Canadian bacon that is just ham, real Canadian bacon is called peameal bacon.

[@wukinwah]

Just curious...how did you find out that's the busiest costco in the world?

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

my client works for the Costco Corporate office in Washington and told me.

[@MEBUGBUG]

I have to like Sam's Club more - my son and daughter-in-law work there :).

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

I really like the sams club app where you can just check out on your phone. they make shopping really easy. thank you for watching.

[@micah6811]

You should had filmed this video on a Saturday morning or on weekends (when it's jam-packed with shoppers) to give a real busy vibe! This video looks like it was filmed early morning Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.

[@mattmiller3244]

Yes that wasn't busy at all. Definitely filmed when not packed.

[@Jono2002]

I love costco. Never had a Sam's Club membership but my family always went to costco since I was a kid. I actually send a lot of that local stuff to my pen pals around the world haha.

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

Personally I like costco more than sams. but I do like how sams has an app that makes it super easy to pay for everything. thanks for watching!

[@evushka25]

I was so hopeful that you would include prices on regular items like milk, eggs, fruits and vegetables, toilet paper, paper plates, etc.. You showed eggs, but no prices. Thank you for mentioning that chicken is $4.99, that was helpful.

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

thanks for suggestion. next time I go to costco for sure I will post prices thank you.

[@rebeccagilman2020]

It would of been nice if you’ve shown the prices of the items up to date! Thank you. Appreciate your vlogs.

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

Thanks so much for watching. Next time I'll try my best to put the prices.

[@specialcookday]

Definitely Hawaii where people wear flip flop not slippers. Show some KIMCHEE, Korean seaweed, nongshim cup of udong, bibigo mandu and LG, Samsung QLED TV, Samsung Galaxy phones, Samsung Active watch ⌚️ and FILA clothings most of all KIA Telluride at entrance. Thank you for showing beef bulgogi. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RodSwansmad]

Do you have to purchase a membership to enter Costco there. In Australia I thinks it’s $60 bucks.

[@hawaiiguy1]

$125 per year for executive membership

[@isabelkatherine9]

I would be so happy if my Costco had poke

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

I remember when Costco first started selling poke I was super happy too! Thanks for watching.

[@paulafriedmanalohafrommaryland]

Aloha Charles, if you aren't a member of COSTCO, do they offer a day pass you can pay for in order to shop there for a day?

[@KaiOz]

nope .. you have to be a member .. but you can shop online .. but it's kinda pricey when you're not a member ..

[@Baldess64]

@@KaiOz Have a friend with a membership buy you a gift card

[@mnmaddict37532]

Everyone can say their Costco is the busiest one in the world. Lol. I hate shopping there, but gotta get the best hot dog in the world once in a while!

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

ohhh yes. I hope they never raise the price for the hot dog. I miss the polish sausage too. thanks for watching.

[@JohnnyCashBack5X]

Can you eat the stuffed salmon plate raw, or does it require some cooking?

[@titasmom678]

I don't think that's a good idea. Stuffed salmon is not sushi. I don't believe it's meant to be eaten raw. I believe there are cooking instructions on the label.

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

It has to be cooked. This particular one you just throw it in the oven to bake. Thanks for watching!

[@thirdysoberano8381]

Looks likes Maui’s one😅

[@sammatsusaka823]

What say and time did you go? Not so busy!!!

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

I went on monday around 11am. It was like a couple days before the coupon book came out so I kinda lucked out with the crowd. The parking was still rough.

[@ajk8888]

I think it's the second busiest in the world and the busiest in the U.S.A. only. Still very busy nonetheless!

[@InspireMe819]

i costcos are busy. no joke

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

for real! especially the weekends ugh. haha thanks for watching!

[@marvinacklin792]

More local products at Costco than Sam’s

[@GD-cs1zk]

Who says that's the busiest costco in the world ?? Have you ever been to a costco in Japan? There is sometimes a 30 or more minute wait to get in.

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

A client of mines works at the corporate office at Costco in Washington and told me the Iwilei Costco in Honolulu is the busiest Costco in terms of how much money they make per day. I did this video at an hour where it wasn't busy. Thanks for the comment.

[@veo16]

Poi $19.99 per cup? Madness.

[@MsPooperscoopers]

It was $19.99 for the Pork Lau Lau.

[@harrymiram6621]

$19.99/16oz

[@AuthenticallyCharles]

Its getting expensive!

[@jaeyocho]

I thought the busiest costco was in Alhambra california?

[@specialcookday]

And don't forget in Chino Hills CA I wonder why both place are busy? And most rudest people parking car area.

[@Sophinan]

Thats not even crowded at all. I don't get why it is the busiest one LOL

[@user-zc2vs5yt1w]

With annual sales of over $300 million dollars it makes the Costco in Iwilei Hawaii the busiest in the 🌎🌍🌏.

[@jhchooo]

Do you just eat meat and fish? That is a lot of meat.

[@allenpaul102]

The bulgogi at Costco is awful don’t waste your money.

[@specialcookday]

I heard busiest and meanest costco in the world is at commi china 🇨🇳 👎

[@GD-cs1zk]

That wouldn't surprise me, he says it's the busiest but he's never been to another country I bet.

[@travelinginfantryveteran5439]

Nobody cares about China!!!