A Handy Guide For Travelers To Captain Cook, Hawaii

Located on the Kona Coast on the Hawaiian Big Island, Captain Cook is a little village named after the British seafarer and discoverer Captain James Cook. This small town and its area lure vacationers with intriguing sightseeing sites, beautiful botanical gardens and affordable Captain Cook hotels.

On the next paragraphs you'll discover a list of things to do and attractions, as well as travel statistics on comparison shopping, vacation planning and themes, and some lodging alternatives.

Each month hundreds of tourists, families, adventure seekers and honeymooners visit the Big Island of Hawaii. Whether you are visiting with your family, couple or a group of friends, the Big Island has a rich variety of accommodations including Captain Cook vacation rentals, to select from. Based on your needs you can find a perfect Captain Cook vacation rental, Captain Cook vacation condo or a charming Captain Cook bed and breakfast. Whether you are looking for a private, oceanfront setting or magnificent amenities - in Captain Cook you can find it all!

One of the first places to visit in this area is the Captain Cook monument. The great circumnavigator that discovered the islands in January 1778 and died right there where the monument is, in February 1779. Snorkeling and scuba diving are the main activities in the area thanks to its beautiful and clear water and tons of colourful fish.

One of the best ways for Captain Cook vacation home guests to admire Hawaiian lush nature is by visiting the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. This 12 acre garden is home to 250 types of native and Polynesian plants and highlights Hawaiian cultural traditions. There are several activities available at the garden including a workshop of stone working where participants learn how to make traditional stone items.

Those that love coffee and would like to know more about its production should visit the Royal Aloha Coffee Mill Museum. There tourists discover the history of coffee in Hawaii and its production. After researching the different kinds of coffee beans, visitors can buy real Hawaiian coffee.

Kealakekua Bay is a must-visit for those who love nature. Stunning coral, loads of colorful fish and spiky sea urchins. Rent a kayak and reach the absolutely best snorkeling spot on the Big Island. This area has been declared a marine reserve so it is a pristine location. A spectacular scenery will make you take a lot of unforgettable pictures.

Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is the best place to understand about the history of Hawaii, through amazing old temples and wooden images from the past called ki'i, plus many interesting stories that shaped the culture of the islands. Those looking for a peaceful place to visit, this is the best option.

In these troubled economic times, most travelers are looking for comparison shopping among different lodging options before decide where to stay.

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Captain Cook Vacation Home:Hale Ke'ei Lani. This beautiful, two bedroom, two bath, custom built vacation rental home, designed and furnished in Japanese/Indian motifs is a wonder of tranquility and charm. Fully and luxuriously equipped throughout, there is a Jacuzzi tub with an ocean view, a fantastic sound system, perfect temperatures year round and much more... luxury at an affordable price. From the lanai you look out over Kealakekua (Pathway of the Gods) Bay, a marine preserve renowned for its exotic tropical fish, splendid corals, turtles and other aquatic wildlife. There you'll find some of Hawaii's best snorkeling, kayaking and whale watching, plus the opportunity to swim and interact with the resident pod of spinner dolphins. Also nearby is the City of Refuge National Park - the most revered of old Hawaii's religious sites. For more information and pictures, please visit rentalo.com, property ID#107699.