Guidebook for Captain Cook
Food Scene
Keei Cafe
79-7511 Hawaiʻi Belt RdHigh quality local fusion fare. Good wine.
The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyAmazing view, good quality food, good enough service.
Under new management - 1000% than old management. Good pizzas and "Italian" fare. Budget friendly.
15 paikallista suosittelee
Patz Pies
82-6127 Hawaiʻi Belt RdUnder new management - 1000% than old management. Good pizzas and "Italian" fare. Budget friendly.
Amazing delicious sushi and entrees. Good drinks, great vibe. Not too far from our place.
43 paikallista suosittelee
Kenichi Pacific
6831 Ali‘i DrAmazing delicious sushi and entrees. Good drinks, great vibe. Not too far from our place.
Rita is an amazing baker from Italy, and the coffee is strong and delicious! Great atmosphere, very clean, great music.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Caffe Florian
81-6637 Hawaiʻi Belt RdRita is an amazing baker from Italy, and the coffee is strong and delicious! Great atmosphere, very clean, great music.
Many organic, gluten-free baked goods, plus all organic Kona coffee. Fun gift shop and "vibe". Local hangout.
57 paikallista suosittelee
Kaya's Kawanui Inc
79-7300 Hawaiʻi Belt RdMany organic, gluten-free baked goods, plus all organic Kona coffee. Fun gift shop and "vibe". Local hangout.
Best Americanos Kona side. Surf flicks playing on flat screens on rotation. Friendly staff, great seating.
The Coffee Lounge
75-170 Hualalai RdBest Americanos Kona side. Surf flicks playing on flat screens on rotation. Friendly staff, great seating.
If you like hamburgers and beer, this place is about 15 minutes from my place.
45 paikallista suosittelee
Annie's Island Fresh Burgers
79-7460 Hawaiʻi Belt RdIf you like hamburgers and beer, this place is about 15 minutes from my place.
Parks & Nature
Lots to see and cultural learning opportunity. Beaches, hikes, picnic areas.
270 paikallista suosittelee
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Lots to see and cultural learning opportunity. Beaches, hikes, picnic areas.
Gorgeous water, sand (sand is seasonal), nice swimming and snorkeling.
159 paikallista suosittelee
Kua Bay
Gorgeous water, sand (sand is seasonal), nice swimming and snorkeling.
Beautiful, sandy beach about 20 minutes from our house. It's own little universe.
84 paikallista suosittelee
Ho'okena Beach Park
86-4322 Mamalahoa HwyBeautiful, sandy beach about 20 minutes from our house. It's own little universe.
Awesome body surfing almost year round. Gorgeous sand and aquamarine water. Relatively close drive from our place.
181 paikallista suosittelee
Magic Sands Beach Park
Ali'i DriveAwesome body surfing almost year round. Gorgeous sand and aquamarine water. Relatively close drive from our place.
Botanical gardens and "peace sanctuary" with Tibetian Buddhist stupa, labyrinth, yoga classes some days and more on site! 5 min drive from our place.
26 paikallista suosittelee
Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary
83-5401 Painted Church RdBotanical gardens and "peace sanctuary" with Tibetian Buddhist stupa, labyrinth, yoga classes some days and more on site! 5 min drive from our place.
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
Beautiful spot to swim, sight-see.
Essentials
If you plan to eat in or need snacks / goodies, Choice Mart is a closeby option with a lot of organic and natural foods offerings as well as conventional.
76 paikallista suosittelee
ChoiceMART
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwyIf you plan to eat in or need snacks / goodies, Choice Mart is a closeby option with a lot of organic and natural foods offerings as well as conventional.
Closer to our place, Big Island Yoga Center also offers ongoing yoga classes to the community.
Big Island Yoga Center
81-6623 Hawaiʻi Belt RdCloser to our place, Big Island Yoga Center also offers ongoing yoga classes to the community.
Tyke's Laundromat Inc
74-5483 Kaiwi StNice staff, keep an eye on your stuff.
Closest laundromat to my house. I've had mixed results here, but if you are simply washing and drying you're clothes, you'll be good to go.
K C Washerette
79-7486 Mamalahoa HwyClosest laundromat to my house. I've had mixed results here, but if you are simply washing and drying you're clothes, you'll be good to go.
Drinks & Nightlife
Overlooks the water, watch the Manta Rays being fed, breezy open air setting right next to the ocean. Has live music some nights.
23 paikallista suosittelee
Rays On The Bay
78-128 Ehukai StOverlooks the water, watch the Manta Rays being fed, breezy open air setting right next to the ocean. Has live music some nights.
Daylight Mind Coffee Company
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrAwesome waterfront location, food and drinks.
Entertainment & Activities
Yoga Hale
75-5725 Ali‘i DriveAn assortment of great yoga classes; fun people, friendly vibe.
Closest to our place, and imho preferable to the other movie theater in town. Beware the usher though, he's kind of freaky.
18 paikallista suosittelee
Regal Keauhou
Closest to our place, and imho preferable to the other movie theater in town. Beware the usher though, he's kind of freaky.
Shopping
The Shops At Mauna Lani
68-1330 Mauna Lani DrIf you must SHOP shop, this is where to go.