Captain Cook
Travel Guide





Visit Captain Cook
Where to stay in Captain Cook

Opihihale
If you're spending some time in Opihihale, Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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

Dragonfly Ranch
A great place to stay - very calm and serene ambiance with beautiful views. Very good and healthy breakfast. Very hospitable and helpful staff who are very friendly. I will definitely stay there again. Thanks to all for a great experience!
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Kona Palace in Captain Cook
Beautiful home, spectacular view, gracious host. Our host went above and beyond to mail us a forgotten item to our next stop.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
Great service, very clean, nice location right next to the beach. The restaurant in hotel has good food, reasonable prices; we could watch sunset while eating in there. We enjoyed our stay there. Highly recommended!
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Sea Mountain
Surroundings. Friendly, helpful staff. Great views.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Royal Sea Cliff Kona by OUTRIGGER
Happy
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Aston Kona by the Sea
Rooms and facilities were very clean. The staff was wonderful!! Our room was spacious, had everything we needed, and had a beautiful view of the ocean, perfect for watching sunsets from the balcony. The area is safe and close to shipping and restaurants. LOVED our stay here. Will be back when we ...
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Popular places to visit

Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Visit these former royal grounds and sacred refuge to learn all about ancient Hawaiian society.

Captain Cook Monument
Venture out across the water or over rugged terrain to this remote monument commemorating 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.
Kapahukapu Manini Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Kapahukapu Manini Beach during your travels in Honaunau-Napoopoo?
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.
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 snorkeling spots.
Things to do

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves and Lava Tubes

Afternoon Kealakekua Snorkel Tour

Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts


