Location: Captain Cook
Top Things to do in Captain Cook
7 Nature & Parks in Captain Cook That You Shouldn't Miss
Captain Cook is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, in the United States, located in the District of South Kona. The community, within the land division of Kealakekua, is so named because the post office for the area was located in the Captain Cook Coffee Co. during the early 1900s. As of the 2010 census the CDP population was 3,429, up from 3,206 at the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Captain Cook
1. Kealia Ranch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By jami97 - San Diego, United States
LOVE this place, best shaved ice with awesome flavors, and seriously, it costs $2. Look forward to going back every year.
2. Kealakekua Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 813 reviews
Reviewed By celestewest10s - Waikoloa, United States
This Is a wonderful day trip for the whole family to experience the wonders that make up what Hawaii is all about. It has history in that it was the site of a thriving Hawaiian village, you can rent kayaks to take across the bay to Captain Cook Monument; if you are a good swimmer, you can swim/snorkel in the bay and catch a glimpse of the magnificent dolphin pods that frequent the bay and you can just hang out at the rocky beach and watch the world go by. Easy to get to by car down the main hwy to Napooopo Rd, then follow the road down to the beach, about 5 miles. There are a few interesting things to see on the way down, besides the view, like Hawaii Island honey farm and the Kona coffee roasting building, with free samples at both places. Definitely worth the stop.
3. Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
We are a non profit 501 3(c) educational and cultural facility set within a 7 acre Botanical Garden. We recently added a lovely gift shop and free coffee tasting. We offer self guided tours with an affordable admission and discounts for seniors, military and Kama'aina. Gently slopping land,mature shade trees, and expansive views from Kealakekua Bay to Place of Refuge allow one to wander through beautiful tropical displays and manicured foliage.Unique statuary, petroglyphs and the worlds only Galaxy Garden done in rare hibiscus provide great photo opts!
Reviewed By Tom-Heather - Seattle, United States
We were looking for a little hike and this was a fun way to meander through trees filled with nuts, fruits and flowers. If you take time to stop and look down there are some of those tiny fern plants that close their leaves when touched. Beautiful ocean views and plenty of little benches to stop and enjoy the scenery. We stopped and bought a loaf of banana bread on the way out. There are several roadside fruit stands along the route. Mahalo for the experience.
4. Ka'Awaloa Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By P622SBmichaelf - Toronto, Canada
It is not easy getting down this 3.8 mile hike with 1400 ft in elevation change due to tough footing. But it is very challenging getting back up. Definitely do it before dark. There is no water on the route either. Swimming at the end is wonderful. If you are in very good shape with very good shoes, water, sunscreen and a great hat it is worth it walking beside lava flows and ending up at the marker where captain cook was killed. Just off the intersection of 11 and the mamalahoa highway on the south side, leading into cook point in kealakekya bay. Park on the road and just down the road about 50 yards you see the sign warning you.
5. Pae'a
6. Two Step
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
For further information about where to park and how to approach with the animals, you can visit this page: https://twostepbeach.net/
Reviewed By PooksMaGoo - Pewaukee, United States
This was a great snorkeling spot and super easy to get in and out. Parking nearby. Not quite as good as Captain Cook but plenty of fish. We also spotted some eels and puffer fish. A little crowded as they day went on so get here early for a little more privacy.
