Guidebook for Captain Cook
Sightseeing
This is the best cultural park, an wonderfully energetic spot. The location on the map is wrong - it is actually right at Honaunau Bay! I think the map shows its PO Box location!
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160This is the best cultural park, an wonderfully energetic spot. The location on the map is wrong - it is actually right at Honaunau Bay! I think the map shows its PO Box location!
Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary
83-5401 Painted Church RdLovely gardens featuring various sacred designs.
Quaint Catholic Church like a tiny Sistine Chapel, once served by Father Damien (now a Saint). Enjoy the view inside and outside, and make a donation for upkeep.
35 locals recommend
St Benedict Catholic Church
84-5140 Painted Church RdQuaint Catholic Church like a tiny Sistine Chapel, once served by Father Damien (now a Saint). Enjoy the view inside and outside, and make a donation for upkeep.
Historical setting - site of the first westerners to 'discover' Hawaii. Capt Cook monument is visible from our living room.
30 locals recommend
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
Historical setting - site of the first westerners to 'discover' Hawaii. Capt Cook monument is visible from our living room.
Jeanie works at the Kahalu'u Bay Education Center on the beach. Wonderful place to snorkel - abundant fish, turtles. We teach reef etiquette & rent snorkel equipment. Open daily 9:30-4:30
239 locals recommend
Kahaluu Bay
Ali‘i DriveJeanie works at the Kahalu'u Bay Education Center on the beach. Wonderful place to snorkel - abundant fish, turtles. We teach reef etiquette & rent snorkel equipment. Open daily 9:30-4:30
This is a garden featuring native plants, lovely setting and great place to learn of life in old Hawai'i.
10 locals recommend
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
82-6160 Hawaiʻi Belt RdThis is a garden featuring native plants, lovely setting and great place to learn of life in old Hawai'i.
Essentials
ChoiceMART
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwyFull grocery - nearest our home.
Food Scene
Fabulous view of Honaunau and Kealakekua Bays. Good for breakfast and lunch.
137 locals recommend
The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyFabulous view of Honaunau and Kealakekua Bays. Good for breakfast and lunch.
Historical, quaint hotel and dining room. Famous for family style dinners, especially pork chops.
35 locals recommend
Manago Hotel Restaurant
82-6155 Hawaiʻi Belt RdHistorical, quaint hotel and dining room. Famous for family style dinners, especially pork chops.
Keei Cafe
79-7511 Hawaiʻi Belt RdFine dining
Cozy family style dining, Japanese cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
54 locals recommend
Teshima's Restaurant
79-7251 Hawaiʻi Belt RdCozy family style dining, Japanese cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mi's Waterfront Bistro
75-5770 Ali‘i DrFine Italian cuisine