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.
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 famed Manta Ray Village from Keauhou Harbor

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive from Keauhou Harbor

Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves, History and Lava Tubes

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

Afternoon Sail & Snorkel Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay
Top hotels in Kona Paradise

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
We just had a amazing vacation at the property. It is one of the best property for your budget. We choose to upgrade the oceanfront room with meal and valet parking. You must do it if you want to enjoy it most. Only one thing turn me down was the walls between rooms are not good enough. I could hear ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Kona Coast Resort
Family friendly. Clean.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Holua Resort
Holua Resort is a comfortable, family‑friendly property that delivers a relaxing stay on the Big Island. The grounds are lush and well maintained, and the pool and surrounding facilities are inviting and peaceful. Our two‑story unit was **spacious** and thoughtfully laid out, with plenty of room ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Kanaloa at Kona by OUTRIGGER
Kitchen had everything you could need except a cookie sheet! We used a baking pan
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village
It is very hard to locate the property. The management said that even Uber sometimes has trouble finding it. The pools are small but very clean. The rooms were huge. Not at all crowded. Definitely need a car. Would definitely come back.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

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
Other neighbourhoods around Kona Paradise

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