Kona Paradise Travel Guide
Captain Cook
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Popular places to visit

Captain Cook Monument
Hike, kayak or take a boat cruise to the monument celebrating the life of the famous British explorer.

Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Visit the historic walled refuge of Hawaiian lawbreakers, the only place on the island where their lives would be spared.

Painted Church
After visiting Painted Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Honaunau-Napoopoo. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Pebbles Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pebbles Beach during your trip to Kona Paradise?
South Kona Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Kona Beaches during your trip to Kona Paradise?
Ho'okena Beach Park
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ho'okena Beach Park during your trip to Captain Cook? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Things to do

Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay

Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour

Snorkel Tour to Captain Cook Monument Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big Island

Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour
Top hotels in Kona Paradise

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
Resort location was superb. Ocean view room was spectacular! Loved the adult only pool as well as the on property market which we frequented often. Also enjoyed the twice weekly farmers market, which had art and tasty food options. There's also a large grocery store nearby to get poke, pineapple, ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Kona Coast Resort
From checking in to check out, everything was great, the place is beautiful
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Holua Resort
The room was great with all the amenities, was very clean. Really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Castle Kanaloa at Kona
This was a beautiful spot. We loved the accommodations.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Kanaloa at Kona by OUTRIGGER
The ocean front condo itself was spacious, quiet, and had all the essentials, including a full kitchen and in-unit washer/dryer, which made the stay very comfortable. AC was chargeable but we didn’t need to use it,
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Dragonfly Ranch
We loved our stay here. We only stayed one night because we had other places to explore on the island, but we would have loved to spend more time at Barbara's residence. It's a very peaceful place with lush vegetation and soothing decor. We spent the night in the Lomilomi room, which was beautifully ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kona Paradise

Opihihale
While visiting Opihihale, you might make a stop by sights like Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches.
