San Diego Reader

Motu Hawaii
4150 Mission Boulevard, Pacific Beach
www.motuhawaii.com
858-272-6688

Motu Hawaii offers a full range of authentic leis, handmade in the store from imported Hawaiian flowers. Made from plumeria, tuberose, ginger, ti leaves, and crown flowers, they range in price from $10 to $55. The store has touristy Hawaiian goods (plastic hibiscus flowers for $10 and coconut bras for $12), as well as authentic merchandise such as traditional music ($15 to $18), clothing ($12 to $50), tikis (up to $500), and jewelry at all price levels.