Captain Cook Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Captain Cook showing boating and a lake or waterhole
Captain Cook showing boating and a lake or waterhole
Pu\'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park featuring general coastal views, kayaking or canoeing and tropical scenes
Pu\'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park featuring a sandy beach and tropical scenes
Pu\'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

Where to stay in Captain Cook

Captain Cook which includes tranquil scenes and general coastal views

Opihihale

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

Opihihale
nice and sweet view Shoreline in Kona

Kona Paradise

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

Kona Paradise
Dragonfly Ranch

Dragonfly Ranch

3 out of 5
84-5146 Keala O Keawe Road Captain Cook HI
Stay at this B&B in Captain Cook. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (328 reviews)
Dragonfly Ranch is a welcoming and beautiful place. I look forward to returning one day.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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Dragonfly Ranch
Kona Palace in Captain Cook

Kona Palace in Captain Cook

3.5 out of 5
82-5815 Napoopoo Rd. Captain Cook HI
The price is ฿7,508 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿7,508
฿9,274 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Captain Cook. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (321 reviews)
Everything was perfect.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Kona Palace in Captain Cook
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
The price is ฿5,910 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
฿5,910
฿7,948 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,882 reviews)
Visible yes - but in a corner! The pool area , restaurant were good.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Royal Kona Resort
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Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER

Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER

3 out of 5
75-6040 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this condo in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (575 reviews)
It was very comfortable and convenient. We were able to park right below our unit the entire stay. We used the outdoor grill to BBQ. We also visited the pool. Everything was nice and the location was great 👍

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER
Aston Kona by the Sea

Aston Kona by the Sea

4 out of 5
75-6106 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a beach locale, 2 meeting rooms and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,207 reviews)
Yes, but we didn't use the pool

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Aston Kona by the Sea
Sea Mountain

Sea Mountain

2.5 out of 5
95-788 Ninole Loop Road Pahala HI
Stay at this beach condo in Pahala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (515 reviews)
rooms are clean and Lina was very helpful

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Sea Mountain
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Popular places to visit

Pu\'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park which includes a park and tropical scenes

Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Visit the historic walled refuge of Hawaiian lawbreakers, the only place on the island where their lives would be spared.

Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Captain Cook Monument which includes rugged coastline and boating

Captain Cook Monument

5/5(2 reviews)

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

Captain Cook Monument
Painted Church showing a church or cathedral, interior views and art

Painted Church

5/5(1 review)

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.

Painted Church

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.

Ho'okena Beach Park

Kapahukapu Manini Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kapahukapu Manini Beach during your travels in Honaunau-Napoopoo?

Kapahukapu Manini Beach

Bay View Farm

Enjoy an outing to Bay View Farm during your stay in Honaunau-Napoopoo. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the snorkelling spots.

Bay View Farm

Things to do

Scuba divers look at large manta ray up close

Night Manta Ray Experience from Keauhou Harbor

฿4,661
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Night Manta Ray Experience from Keauhou Harbor
Boat full of people pulling up to a monument on the shore of Hawaii

Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

฿3,976
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive
Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts

Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts

฿1,592
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

฿3,152
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
Afternoon Snorkel Cruise to Kealakekua Bay State Park

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

฿4,582
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour - Captain Cook Monument (Kona, Big Island)
Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona

Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona

฿8,246
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona
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