Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Captain Cook, Hawaii (HI)

May 11, 2022 Hector Krause

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

86-4181 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704-8602 +1 808-328-8744 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Kealia Ranch

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. Adventures in Paradise Kayak & Snorkel

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Adventures in Paradise Kayak & Snorkel

Kayak and snorkel tours offered at Kealakekua Bay and Capt Cook Monument - Hawaii's BEST snorkeling site! State of Hawaii permitted to provide both kayaking on Kealakekua Bay and to land at historic Ka`awaloa Cove in Kealakekua State Historical Park. In addition to paddling across beautiful and protected cobalt blue, warm, ocean waters and a 600' high pali (cliff), we commonly see Hawaiian spinner dolphins and dramatic tropic birds along our path. Join us in this amazing paradise... Best snorkeling in all the Hawaiian Islands! See for yourself... Book now!

3. Bay Side Adventures

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Bay Side Adventures

Permitted no time limit no hauling kayak rentals ready on the beach in Kealakekua Bay. Great Snorkeling and Dolphin Encounters Super Flexible easy reservations. Also offering guided kayak and snorkel tours at Captain Cooks Monument 2-3 hours.

4. Big Island Day Tours

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Big Island Day Tours

Aloha - sharing about the rich History and Culture of this Island HAWAII. Learnt from Kahunas/Shamans and can provide a special Ceremony at Places of Importance & Beauty. Come hear about PELE, Goddess of Volcano and the times when Captain Cook sailed into Kealakekua Bay. Enjoy the tropical Nature and big Ocean with a European who has been on the Island for the last 12 years.

5. Everblue Freediving

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Everblue Freediving and Private Snorkeling Tours is a life changing experience. We love to help you discover your aquatic nature. Come share our bays, reefs, dolphins, turtles, fish, coral and underwater wildlife with us! We focus on YOU having fun and learning about our local wildlife. We specialize in respectful wildlife adventure snorkeling and adventure swimming. We also offer freediving tours. Also see our full class listings for skin-diving classes, freediving classes and underwater photography classes at our website. ABOUT SWIMMING WITH WILD DOLPHINS A swim in Kona accompanied by dolphins is a peak experience of life. This is not to be missed when you come to Kona, Hawaii USA. There are many guides and boats to choose from, but we are absolutely the top snorkeling tour in Hawaii. Environmentally sensitive, we educate and practice sustainably, with respect. We are the first program to offer voluntary standards for interactions with dolphins and we teach that to every guest of our snorkeling tours. Swim with Dolphins in the Wild (not an aquarium or tank) and learn how to not bother them. We meet at the water's edge (you drive to meet us - no boats or diesel on the water in our bays where dolphins sleep or in our lungs while we snorkel). We are 100% local guides, we live here and swim in these bays every day. We know the local underwater residents very well (better than any boat captain). Let us introduce you, personally. Book Early - Plan Ahead!

6. Ho'omau Ranch

89-1074 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704-8086 +1 808-392-0621 [email protected] http://www.hoomauranch.com/
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Ho'omau Ranch

Aloha and welcome to HO'OMAU RANCH! Here at HO'OMAU RANCH we offer Horseback, UTV & ATV tours. Our tours will take you on an adventure through Native Hawaiian Forests where you can enjoy the fresh mountain air, hear the native birds singing and see them flying through the tree tops. If you are looking for a one on one family experience, you've found it! We are a family owned and operated business. HO'OMAU RANCH offers exclusive Horseback, UTV & ATV tours through native forests, Ranch Stay Accommodations, farm fresh eggs... and that's just the beginning... We are located in South Kona on Hawaii Island, also known as The BIG Island. We are about 1.5 hours away from Kailua Kona International Airport. Head South and turn mauka (mountain side) at mile marker 88 or 86, drive a mile in and we are on the mauka side. You will see our famous sign!

7. Aloha Kayak Co.

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Aloha Kayak Co.

Aloha Kayak Co. is a Hawaiian owned and operated full service kayak outfit based on the Kona coast of Big Island of Hawaii. We offer award winning kayak and snorkel tours to multiple areas of the island and are permitted by the State of Hawaii to operate in Kealakekua bay out to the Captain Cook monument. We also operate Kayak tours to see the Night time Manta Rays at Keauhou bay, We offer kayak rentals and paddle board lessons and rentals too. All rentals include all proper gear and car racks for mounting on your car! ATT: Permits are required for some areas please call us for more info! We are open from 8:00 am to 5pm daily. Please call our office for more info about any of our services! We have tour permits to access areas that others can’t access, We are Located 1 mile above Kealakekua Bay on the corner of Napoopoo Road and Kahau Place. at 82-5674 Kahau Place Captain Cook Hawaii 96704 Call for further assistance.

8. Ka'Awaloa Trail

Napoopoo Road, Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704
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Ka'Awaloa Trail

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.

9. Two Step

Captain Cook, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704
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Two Step

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.

10. Kona Clear Kayaks

Kona Clear Kayaks

Kona Clear Kayaks offers Krystal Kayak rentals in Kona, Hawaii. We deliver kayaks to you in West Hawaii. We also have for rent, underwater cameras, masks, snorkels and fins, separate or in complete sets. We offer the most interactive activity you can experience in natural surroundings.

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