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
Pool was great. Hotel layout not so great, there are some inconvenient points making it hard to go around and people need to walk alot.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Kona Coast Resort
We were surprised to see cracked floor tile in the room, the bathroom had water damage and they painted over wall paper to cover it, the a/c was programes to go up in temperature every night, it was so bad that I had to wake up a 5:00am each day to lower the temperature and the worst part was when ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Holua Resort

Kanaloa at Kona by OUTRIGGER
Great kitchen
Reviewed on 14 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

Gingerhill Farm Retreat
Unique room. Clean and comfortable. Not a cabin, more like a yurt. Lovely property easy to access. It was fun!
Reviewed on 6 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.
