Kona Paradise Travel Guide
Captain Cook

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Popular places to visit

Captain Cook Monument
Venture out across the water or over rugged terrain to this remote monument commemorating the famous British explorer.

Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Visit these former royal grounds and sacred refuge to learn all about ancient Hawaiian society.

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.
Top hotels in Kona Paradise

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
"Second time staying here and we love how relaxing and not-busy this resort is. Unfortunately, this time there were some issues that could’ve been and should’ve been handled. We had 2 rooms and both didn’t have any soap for bathroom sink provided. We had to call housekeeping to get some so that we ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Kona Coast Resort
"At check in we were temporarily disappointed because our room wasn’t ready so we left but they called about 30 minutes later to say it was ready and the staff was super accommodating 🙏 The room was clean, spacious, and really comfortable! Also we had an incident on the bed and housekeeping came ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Holua Resort
"The rooms were very spacious, but the furniture is kind of outdated in the TVs were really small, but it’s great if you have a big family or a lot of people traveling with you"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village
"Beautiful Condo, great amenities, excellent and friendly staff, Definitely recommend this condo and it’s truly 5 stars."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Gingerhill Farm Retreat
"Our stay at Gingerhill Farm Retreat was a unique and grounding experience. We stayed in the Bamboo cabin with an outdoor kitchen, shower, and sink, all supplied with propane and warm water, along with a clean compost toilet. The space was designed as an open lanai, allowing for natural cross-ventilation. ..."
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Castle Kanaloa at Kona
"Beautiful"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kona Paradise

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