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.
South Kona Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Kona Beaches during your trip to Kona Paradise?
Pebbles Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pebbles Beach during your trip to Kona Paradise?
Kapahukapu Manini Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kapahukapu Manini Beach during your travels in Honaunau-Napoopoo?
Things to do

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor

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

Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive from Keauhou Harbor

KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings

Morning Sail & Snorkel Tour Includes Breakfast and Lunch

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
Top hotels in Kona Paradise

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Checkin was smooth, hotel was clean all around. No beach access. Not that many restaurant options for lunch. The pool restaurant took long, food was mediocre.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Kona Coast Resort
All the furnitures in the room are very aging and staff are not very professional as check-in is required to go to 2 different places and handled by different people which is fine, but kept trying to promote their other paid services or tours is not bringing a good experience.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Holua Resort
Bathrooms need an overhaul. Kitchen was reasonably stocked, but over a 10-day stay we needed to request several items. Pool was wonderful
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village
Great stay. A couple of their hot tubs were down but there are 6 on the property so not the biggest deal but definitely inconvenient.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Kanaloa at Kona by OUTRIGGER
Beautiful complex and views from the room. The unit we stayed in was a bit dated but clean. Only downside was the bed was very old and uncomfortable so we had to buy a foam topper which we then had to leave there rather than travel home with it.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Gingerhill Farm Retreat
Our stay at Gingerhill Farm Retreat was a unique and grounding experience. We stayed in the Bamboo cabin with an outdoor kitchen, shower, and sink, all supplied with propane and warm water, along with a clean compost toilet. The space was designed as an open lanai, allowing for natural cross-ventilation. ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kona Paradise

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