From 1915 to 1921, Hawaiian counties issued license plates yearly until 1922, in which a multitude of counties in the Territory of Hawaii unified to discuss the distribution of license plates. Throughout their history, Hawaiian license plates have gone through a variety of alterations and materials, ranging from wood to porcelain to steel-embossed with swordfish, automobile, and surfer-shaped expiration tags. Hawaiian license plates manufactured in 1976 were the first to display print on retro-reflective foil. The first graphic to be featured on Hawaiian license plates was the territory’s name, stamped on the license plate in a South Pacific font. After Hawaii became an official state in 1959, the slogan became “Aloha State.” The tv-show Hawaii Five-O popularized Hawaiian license plates beginning in 1968 and, continued the trend through 1988 with the tv-show Magnum P.I. displaying the Aloha State warrior license plate on a red Ferrari 308 GTS featuring the number ROBIN 1. Although vintage Hawaiian license plates have reached high demand in recent years, they are difficult to procure as steel license plates have been destroyed by the salt from the ocean.

PRINTED LICENSE PLATE REPLICA METAL SIGN

• Dimensions: 18" X 10" Weighs: 2lbs.
• Made with heavy gauge steel, close cut outline
• Baked and Powder Coated Sublimation Printing for a durable & long-lasting finish

The Strong Current Surf Shop has been a staple on the North Shore since 1989. The shop was founded by the husband-and-wife team of Johnny and Bonnie Moore, who left New Jersey for a slice of Hawaiian heaven. Originally the shop sold surfboards, surfboard accessories and apparel, but it quickly became evident that their apparel, which they screen printed upstairs from their shop, was the big draw. In 1993 the shop also became the home for the Hale'iwa Surf Museum. A surf museum in an apparel store, what a crazy idea, right? ;)

VINTAGE METAL SIGN

• Dimensions: 12" X 18" Weighs: 2lbs.
• Made with heavy gauge steel
• Baked and Powder Coated Sublimation Printing for a durable & long-lasting finish

VINTAGE METAL SIGN

• Dimensions: 12" X 18" Weighs: 2lbs.
• Made with heavy gauge steel
• Baked and Powder Coated Sublimation Printing for a durable & long-lasting finish

Shaved ice has been a Hawaiian tradition ever since the plantation days. Hot, exhausted workers would shave a block of ice with a hand saw and flavor it with juice, which is basically the same way it's done today! The Aoki family has been making shave ice since the 1930's when the Shimoda family sold the cool treat in the old Haliewa Theater. After the theatre closed, Sumie Shimoda Aoki and her son Michael Aoki, opened up Aoki's Shave Ice in 1981. Nestled in historic Haliewa town, Aoki's makes all their own syrup daily and offers delicious flavors of ice cream and smoothies as well.

VINTAGE METAL SIGN

• Dimensions: 12" X 18" Weighs: 2lbs.
• Made with heavy gauge steel
• Baked and Powder Coated Sublimation Printing for a durable & long-lasting finish

VINTAGE METAL SIGN

• Dimensions: 12" X 18" Weighs: 2lbs.
• Made with heavy gauge steel
• Baked and Powder Coated Sublimation Printing for a durable & long-lasting finish

Hanauma Bay is not only one of the most popular tourist destinations on Oahu but also functions to preserve the natural beauty unique to Hawaii. In 1967, Hanauma Bay was claimed by the State Division of Fish and Game as a Marine Protected Area, meaning everything from marine organisms to sand, was protected. A group of volunteers began teaching visitors about coral reef conservation, providing insight on ways to help preserve the precious sea life. 

VINTAGE METAL SIGN

• Dimensions: 12" X 18" Weighs: 2lbs.
• Made with heavy gauge steel
• Baked and Powder Coated Sublimation Printing for a durable & long-lasting finish

A kaleidoscope snorkeling experience is located in the ancient volcanic cinder cone about 3 miles off Maui’s south shore- Molokini. This islet and the surrounding 77 underwater acres were announced a Marine Life Conservation District in 1977, thus protected by the federal government. Molokini’s unique shape was created during World War II when the United States Navy used Molokini for target practice. Today, the exquisite islet offers a wide variety of corals and marine organisms inhabiting its sea life sanctuary.

VINTAGE METAL SIGN

• Dimensions: 12" X 18" Weighs: 2lbs.
• Made with heavy gauge steel
• Baked and Powder Coated Sublimation Printing for a durable & long-lasting finish