Captain Cook Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Captain Cook
Where to stay in Captain Cook

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

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

Dragonfly Ranch
Breakfast was wonderful! Don’t be in a hurry! I was leary when I arrived in the dark…but fell in love with the place in the daylight! It was a great adventure! No glass windows…only screens. The frogs were loud…but slept so good! If you like noise machines, you will love it! The bedroom had a fan ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Kona Palace in Captain Cook
An absolutely beautiful home -- clean and spacious with beautiful views. Very nice hosts with great knowledge of the area and its history. Breakfast was fabulous and plentiful. We would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Ka'awaloa Plantation Bed & Breakfast
The breakfasts are really good and the staff are very friendly.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER
Wasn't able to use the hot tub or the "quiet pool." Rooms were outdated and mattress in our room were really old. Curtains needed to be cleaned bad and had stains all over them. Dresser smelled really bad, so I couldn't put my clothes in it. Kitchen, bathrooms, floors, windows were really clea. It ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Aston Kona by the Sea
Great experience! Clean and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Sea Mountain
The checkin was only 1 hour long. Way too short. There were dead bugs all over the pillow and blankets. When the front office was told of this-they stated thwere was bug spray there and to just "brush off" the dead bugs. Totally unacceptable.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit

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.

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

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.
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.
South Kona Beaches
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at South Kona Beaches 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

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive from Keauhou Harbor

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

Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour - Captain Cook Monument (Kona, Big Island)


