Guidebook for Captain Cook
Essentials
Fresh local fish, local beef, huge selection of fruits and vegetables, nice organic section, lots of local food options.
76 locals recommend
ChoiceMART
82-6066 Mamalahoa HwyFresh local fish, local beef, huge selection of fruits and vegetables, nice organic section, lots of local food options.
Everything Else
Nice little garden setting for enjoying a smoothie or my favorite- chocolate dipped frozen bananas with macnut!!
15 locals recommend
The South Kona Fruit Stand
84-4770 Mamalahoa HwyNice little garden setting for enjoying a smoothie or my favorite- chocolate dipped frozen bananas with macnut!!
Wonderful park to hike along, view the whales and goats, have a BBQ/picnic and watch the sunset. Free entrance after 430pm. Closes after sunset.
270 locals recommend
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park
State Highway 160Wonderful park to hike along, view the whales and goats, have a BBQ/picnic and watch the sunset. Free entrance after 430pm. Closes after sunset.
Wonderful beach with great facilities. Dolphins love to swim in the bay- famous spot for swimming with dolphins. Can rent kayaks and paddle boards.
84 locals recommend
Ho‘okena Beach Park
86-4322 Mamalahoa HwyWonderful beach with great facilities. Dolphins love to swim in the bay- famous spot for swimming with dolphins. Can rent kayaks and paddle boards.
If you love poke ( Traditional Hawaiian style food) then you must go here. Located in Kona off of Allii nearby Magic Sands beach. For ten dollars, choice of two poke sides with rice or quinoa. Yumm!
132 locals recommend
Da Poke Shack
76-6246 Ali‘i DriveIf you love poke ( Traditional Hawaiian style food) then you must go here. Located in Kona off of Allii nearby Magic Sands beach. For ten dollars, choice of two poke sides with rice or quinoa. Yumm!
Nice spot for a delicious Mai tai with great views of sunset. Great spot for experiencing a luau which they do every tuesday and Friday night.
27 locals recommend
Royal Kona Resort
75-5852 Ali‘i DrNice spot for a delicious Mai tai with great views of sunset. Great spot for experiencing a luau which they do every tuesday and Friday night.
Kona Brewing Company
74-5612 Pawai PlGood beer of course and pizza! Family friendly restaurant.
Food Scene
A little off the beaten path in town of Holualoa. Great brunch on sat and Sunday. Nice garden setting with koi ponds. Dinner is delicious But be willing to pay a little more.
61 locals recommend
Holuakoa Gardens and Cafe
765897 Kona Belt RdA little off the beaten path in town of Holualoa. Great brunch on sat and Sunday. Nice garden setting with koi ponds. Dinner is delicious But be willing to pay a little more.
Beautiful view of ocean and the best coffee. They take coffee making to another level that no other coffee shop does.
69 locals recommend
Daylight Mind Coffee Company
69-201 Waikōloa Beach DrBeautiful view of ocean and the best coffee. They take coffee making to another level that no other coffee shop does.
Great breakfast spot with nice views. Very popular place, sometimes parking is a bit tough.
137 locals recommend
The Coffee Shack
83-5799 Mamalahoa HwyGreat breakfast spot with nice views. Very popular place, sometimes parking is a bit tough.
Very cute little coffe shop with delicious baked goods. Lots of gluten free options. Delicious coffee and local made kombucha. Wifi accessibility.
57 locals recommend
Kaya's Kawanui Inc
79-7300 Hawaiʻi Belt RdVery cute little coffe shop with delicious baked goods. Lots of gluten free options. Delicious coffee and local made kombucha. Wifi accessibility.
Located in Keauhou shopping plaza, a wonderful little Italian restaurant. The food is delicious and reasonably priced.
22 locals recommend
Bianelli's Gourmet Pizza and Pasta
78-6831 Ali‘i DrLocated in Keauhou shopping plaza, a wonderful little Italian restaurant. The food is delicious and reasonably priced.
Drinks & Nightlife
Humpy's Big Island Alehouse
75-5815 Ali‘i DrGreat beer selection, live music- a classic for Kona.