Kona Paradise Travel Guide
Captain Cook


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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.
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

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Night Manta Ray Experience at Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor

Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts

Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island

Kealakekua Bay Snorkel Tour - Captain Cook Monument (Kona, Big Island)
Top hotels in Kona Paradise

Ocean Beach Home In The Heart Of Authentic Old Hawaii
The host was very welcoming and took extra steps to make sure we were enjoying our stay. The house is a well designed, well thought out place making our stay very relaxing and peaceful. The ocean can be viewed from every room. It was exceptionally clean and well stocked.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Oceanview Escape in Captain Cook | Peaceful Island Retreat
The view of the ocean was the best part. The spade itself has what you need as a base of operations. The hosts were very responsive and easy to work with.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Stunning ocean views guest house in Kona Paradise, quiet & safe neighborhood.
Very clean and nice place, great view of ocean and host was very helpful and responsive
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Great place to stay. Restaurant was great, pool was wonderful. Rent a car- you will need one to go anywhere.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Kona Coast Resort
Staff was friendly. No housekeeping during our stay. Room was very large and quite outdated. We noticed some reviews mentioning cockroaches but we decided to try it out. We found a few dead cockroaches during our stay. The room had a strange smell as well. The amenities were nice, we enjoyed a hula ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Holua Resort
Staff were fantastic, and helpful whenever we needed something for the unit.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kona Paradise

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


