Guidebook for Captain Cook
Essentials
Costco Wholesale
73-5600 Maiau StConvenient place to get food and best gasoline price.
ChoiceMART
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwyLocal market. Farmer market held nearby on Sun 9-2pm.
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo StreetFresh food market held on Wed. and Sun.
Sightseeing
Popular boogie board local beach. Shelter enough for beginners.
84 habitants recommandent
Parc de la plage de Ho'okena
86-4322 Mamalahoa HwyPopular boogie board local beach. Shelter enough for beginners.
Honaunau Beach Road
Honaunau Beach RoadDolphins hangout. Fantastic snorkeling spot, also known as two steps.
Secluded beach. 20 minutes hike from parking lot. Saw dolphins there a few times.
22 habitants recommandent
Honomalino Beach
89 Milolii RdSecluded beach. 20 minutes hike from parking lot. Saw dolphins there a few times.
Punalu‘u Beach
Must see where turtles hang out.
Plage de sable vert Papakōlea
Good hike from South point.
Very pretty view and nice hike at the north end of the island
140 habitants recommandent
Pololu Valley
Very pretty view and nice hike at the north end of the island
Makalawena Beach
Hawaii 19Bumpy road but well worth getting there.
Kona Magic Sands
77-6452 Ali‘i DrSmall fun local beach.
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DrivePopular snorkeling beach
Beautiful view of Waipio Valley. We drove 4WD down to the valley. Rough drive.
201 habitants recommandent
Waipio Valley Lookout
Beautiful view of Waipio Valley. We drove 4WD down to the valley. Rough drive.
Educational sites. Recent lava activity at Halemaumau crater attracts more crowds viewing lava at night.
880 habitants recommandent
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Educational sites. Recent lava activity at Halemaumau crater attracts more crowds viewing lava at night.
‘Akaka Falls
Over 400ft of waterfall.
Kua Bay
Nice white sand beach, with a few turtles feeding on rocks.
Hapuna Beach
Sandy beach up north.
Best snorkeling and kayaking trips. Require permit now.
55 habitants recommandent
Captain James Cook Monument
Best snorkeling and kayaking trips. Require permit now.
Food Scene
Greenwell Farms Inc
81-6581 Mamalahoa HwyLocal coffee farm.
The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyGood restaurant with view.
Kona Coffee House And Cafe
4830 Hawaiʻi Belt RdGood lunch and coffee.
Manago Hotel Restaurant
82-6155 Hawaiʻi Belt RdServe good local dishes.
Yummy bread, malasada, and lunches near black sand beach.
185 habitants recommandent
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Yummy bread, malasada, and lunches near black sand beach.
Big Island Grill
75-5702 Kuakini HwyGood family restaurant in Kailua-Kona. Huge portions.
Orchid Thai Cuisine
74-5563 Kaiwi StVery good Thai restaurant in Kailua-Kona.
Holuakoa Gardens and Cafe
765897 Kona Belt RdExcellent food at the old coffee village.
Sam Choy's Kai Lanai
78-6831 Ali‘i DrNice view with decent food. Love the poke tower.
Rebel Kitchen
79-7399 Hawaiʻi Belt RdYummy sandwiches !!!
Shopping
Kona Boys, Inc.
79-7539 Hawaiʻi Belt RdPopular kayaking company.
Ka'u Coffee Mill
96-2694 Wood Valley RdNice stop to get some gifts and taste Ka'u coffee.
Yummy fresh strawberry dipped in chocolate covered with the best mochi.
44 habitants recommandent
Two Ladies Kitchen
274 Kilauea AveYummy fresh strawberry dipped in chocolate covered with the best mochi.
Everything Else
Nice airport. Step off the plane into open air tarmac.
47 habitants recommandent
Kona International Airport
73-200 Kupipi StNice airport. Step off the plane into open air tarmac.