Guidebook for Captain Cook
Napo’o po’o beach
Snorkel early am or during calm waters. Spinner dolphin sanctuary
Spinner dolphin sanctuary where they rest, rent a kayak in the calm morning waters.
89 locals recommend
Kealakekua Bay
Spinner dolphin sanctuary where they rest, rent a kayak in the calm morning waters.
Kaaloa's Super J's
83-5409 Mamalahoa HwyHawaiian grinds! Poi LauLau da best!
Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe
19-3972 Old Volcano RdTuna Melt and Milkshakes!
Everything Else
Delicious Authentic Hawaiian Family owned and operated (at their house and kitchen). Hand made Hawaiian foods,(LauLau, LomiLomi Salmon, Kalua Pig) made to order, or call ahead: 328-9566.
12 locals recommend
Honaunau-Napoopoo
Delicious Authentic Hawaiian Family owned and operated (at their house and kitchen). Hand made Hawaiian foods,(LauLau, LomiLomi Salmon, Kalua Pig) made to order, or call ahead: 328-9566.
Fresh produce, yummy samples and baked goods, kombucha, and happy people
30 locals recommend
Pure Kona Green Market
82-6160 Mamalahoa HwyFresh produce, yummy samples and baked goods, kombucha, and happy people
Wonderful array of all fruits, mac nuts, and veggies, good selection of personal handmade soaps
15 locals recommend
The South Kona Fruit Stand
84-4770 Mamalahoa HwyWonderful array of all fruits, mac nuts, and veggies, good selection of personal handmade soaps
Punalu'u Bake Shop
95-5642 HI-11Malasadas!(Portuguese donuts) Bring one home!
Elegant breakfast $$ or DInner$$$ with view. Or Bar and drinks $$ and view at dusk!
79 locals recommend
Volcano House
1 Crater Rim DriveElegant breakfast $$ or DInner$$$ with view. Or Bar and drinks $$ and view at dusk!
Essentials
2 miles north of us. Bakery, deli, beer, wine, produce, fish, natural foods. (next to Ace Hardware)
33 locals recommend
Captain Cook
2 miles north of us. Bakery, deli, beer, wine, produce, fish, natural foods. (next to Ace Hardware)
ChoiceMART
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwyGood deli and fair natural food section!
Sightseeing
Educational and free island information within a few miles of the Sugar Shacks.
10 locals recommend
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
82-6160 Hawaiʻi Belt RdEducational and free island information within a few miles of the Sugar Shacks.
Beautiful walking grounds and cemetary...see picture on listing.
35 locals recommend
St Benedict Catholic Church
84-5140 Painted Church RdBeautiful walking grounds and cemetary...see picture on listing.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Amazing Fern forests and Live lava cauldron!
Punalu‘u Beach
Green turtles
Amazing flora and fauna(birds) Paid excursion, great gift store, dramatic views, exotic flowers and breath taking coastal hike on paved paths at cliffs edge.
192 locals recommend
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
27-717 Mamalahoa HwyAmazing flora and fauna(birds) Paid excursion, great gift store, dramatic views, exotic flowers and breath taking coastal hike on paved paths at cliffs edge.
Mauna Kea Visitor Center at 9000'elevation. But to travel to the summit for nighttime viewing head further up to the telescopes. Call ahead for events.
6 locals recommend
Mauna Kea Summit Road
Mauna Kea Summit RoadMauna Kea Visitor Center at 9000'elevation. But to travel to the summit for nighttime viewing head further up to the telescopes. Call ahead for events.
Arts & Culture
Local artist display inside the center, a nice easy walking loop through a woodsy path. Quiet and lovely.
58 locals recommend
Volcano Art Center Gallery
99-150 Crater Rim DriveLocal artist display inside the center, a nice easy walking loop through a woodsy path. Quiet and lovely.