Guidebook for Captain Cook
Food Scene
Amazing smoked meat, some of the most savory baked beans and great dessert. They are right on the highway and have a cute outdoor eating area.
20 locals recommend
Big Jake's Island B-B-Q
83-5308 Mamalahoa HwyAmazing smoked meat, some of the most savory baked beans and great dessert. They are right on the highway and have a cute outdoor eating area.
Make reservations, you will not regret it! Phenomenal steak and beautiful atmosphere
23 locals recommend
Rays On The Bay
78-128 Ehukai StMake reservations, you will not regret it! Phenomenal steak and beautiful atmosphere
The line of people outside every morning when they open says a lot about how many of us can't wait to get in there! They have the most breathtaking views and can boast by having some of the best coffee in the world. They have fantastic homemade Luau bread and the staff is awesome.
137 locals recommend
The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyThe line of people outside every morning when they open says a lot about how many of us can't wait to get in there! They have the most breathtaking views and can boast by having some of the best coffee in the world. They have fantastic homemade Luau bread and the staff is awesome.
Great happy hour from 2-5pm with great $5 nachos and the best Mai Tais on the island. They have outdoor seating with sand beneath your feet or traditional concrete flooring to choose from
25 locals recommend
On the Rocks
75-5824 Kahakai RoadGreat happy hour from 2-5pm with great $5 nachos and the best Mai Tais on the island. They have outdoor seating with sand beneath your feet or traditional concrete flooring to choose from
Splashers Grill
75-5663 Palani RdThe biggest burgers in town and great staff.
Sightseeing
Great spot for seeing spinner dolphins or whale watching during migration season. The is one of the last active fishing villages. The beach has limited parking so get here early. Plus it’s only about 10 minutes from the house!
12 locals recommend
Hookena Beach Road
Ho'okena Beach RoadGreat spot for seeing spinner dolphins or whale watching during migration season. The is one of the last active fishing villages. The beach has limited parking so get here early. Plus it’s only about 10 minutes from the house!
City advice
Ways to save
Free zoo in Hilo
This cute little zoo operates on cash donations so please give when you go! They have 2 tigers that were donated from the Oregon Wildlife Safari and they have a huge place to play around in. Lots of monkeys (that love to nap in the afternoons) and birds too.