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?
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 snorkelling spots.
Things to do

Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

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

Afternoon Sail & Snorkel Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big Island

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts
Top hotels in Kona Paradise

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
We loved this resort! Its in a great location. Make sure you do the night snorkling with the Manta rays! It's located just beside the resort (walking distance).
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Kona Coast Resort
Condo was clean .staff where very polite
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Holua Resort
We were pleasantly surprised how nice, clean, spacious, and well equipped Holua Resort is. We enjoyed everything about our property. It was a short stay and we are looking forward for another longer stay the next time.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Kanaloa at Kona by OUTRIGGER
The ocean front condo itself was spacious, quiet, and had all the essentials, including a full kitchen and in-unit washer/dryer, which made the stay very comfortable. AC was chargeable but we didn’t need to use it,
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Castle Kanaloa at Kona
Great location and surrounding areas of this resort.close to the beaches suitable for snorkeling where we went every day. Beautiful green space in the resort and it has three swimming pools but we just didn’t have time to enjoy. Love the space of the unit we stayed. Very clean, staff are very nice ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Gingerhill Farm Retreat
When I booked our stay at Gingerhill, I had no idea what to expect outside of an experience that would be unlike the typical room and board my partner and I are accustomed to. I can honestly say that this may be one of the most special stays that we have had the pleasure of experiencing. Falling ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kona Paradise

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