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?
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

Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

Afternoon Sail & Snorkel Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big Island

Snorkel Tour to Captain Cook Monument Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay
Top hotels in Kona Paradise

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
We love ot
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Kona Coast Resort
Clean room beautiful resort
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Holua Resort
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Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Castle Kanaloa at Kona
Great place to stay, close to the ocean. Very spacious!
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Kanaloa at Kona by OUTRIGGER
Beautiful, clean, can’t beat the view!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Gingerhill Farm Retreat
I loved my stay in the bamboo cabin at Gingerhill Farms! The staff was so sweet and helpful and the cabin suited my purposes perfectly. The grounds are a gorgeous lush forest full of fruit trees that is so lovely to walk around. I would recommend it to everyone who has an appreciation of nature and ...
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kona Paradise

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