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.
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?
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 and Spa
Overall very nice! Lobby was gorgeous. They are doing some construction in some outdoor parts, so didn’t get the full experience of their grounds. Rooms and pool areas were nice. Wait staff at pools would have been a nice option. Food and drinks at the pool bar were a little lackluster for the price. ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Kona Coast Resort
Clean sheets, love that its a little studio apartment. Bed comfy. Pillows comfy.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Holua Resort
Everyone was friendly, the room was huge. The grounds were picturesque. I highly recommend this gem of a property!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Castle Kanaloa at Kona
We had a 2 bedroom Ocean View condo. It was very affordable for 6 people for 10 days. The condo had plenty of space including a large upstairs bedroom with a full bath with a partial ocean view patio, a bedroom on the middle floor with a patio facing the mountain side, a large living room/dining ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

Dragonfly Ranch
We loved our stay at Dragonfly Ranch. The location is out of the way but perfect for seeing the beauty and splendor that is Hawaii. The people are kind and interesting. It's not for everyone. You are quite immersed in nature. There will be geckos in your room and the birds and insects are right outside. ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Kanaloa at Kona by OUTRIGGER
The place was clean, spacious and had everything we needed for a wonderful and relaxing time. People were kind and helpful. The only reason this review is a 4 and not a 5 is the check-in process. I showed up around 10 PM in heavy rain. I was told that I had to check in at a different Outrigger property ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kona Paradise

Opihihale
While visiting Opihihale, you might make a stop by sights like Pebbles Beach and South Kona Beaches.
Kona Paradise Travel Guide
- Keauhou Bay Beach
- Keauhou Shopping Center
- Kona Country Club
- Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
- Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
- Honoma
- Kona Joe Coffee Farm
- Kapahukapu Manini Beach
- Kona Coffee Living History Farm
- Painted Church
- Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary
- Manuka State Park
- Kona Pacific Farmers Cooperative
- Lekeleke Burial Grounds
