Situated 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 fascinating sightseeing sites, wonderful botanical gardens and affordable Captain Cook hotels.
Below you'll find a list of things you can do and attractions, as well as travel statistics on comparison shopping, vacation planning and themes, and some lodging selections.
Captain Cook area provides travelers with unlimited outdoor attractions including snorkeling, kayaking and sightseeing. With a Captain Cook vacation rental as a base, visitors can explore the area by visiting wonderful botanical gardens, national parks and historical sites that tell the story of Hawaii. Below are some of many ideas on how to spend time in Captain Cook and just one of many Captain Cook vacation rentals.
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.
People who love nature should visit the Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, found in the Kona side of the island of Hawaii. In this beautiful garden you will be able to see more than 200 different species of plants, including the most important plants in Hawaiian culture, such as taro and kukui. Depending on the time of year you may be able to visit the Garden’s native insect house, featuring Kamehameha butterflies.
Those that love coffee and would like to know more about its production should visit the Royal Aloha Coffee Mill Museum. There tourists find out about the history of coffee in Hawaii and its production. After researching the different kinds of coffee beans, visitors can buy real Hawaiian coffee.
A cozy Captain Cook condo is the perfect base for you to explore the Captain Cook area. St Benedict’s Church is one of the hallmarks of this area famous for its lovely position and beautiful interior. It was built by a Belgian priest who decorated the church with Hawaiian motives and paintings based on the ones from the famous Burgos Cathedral in Spain.
Those who would like to learn about Hawaii’s past should visit the Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. This beautiful sanctuary includes ancient temples and wooden images that tell stories from the past. Visitors can also admire numerous rock carvings and models of houses belonging to the priests and inhabitants of the ancient City of Refuge. Stay at a Captain Cook vacation home and learn all about the history of Hawaii.
With the current state of the economy, comparison shopping plays an important role in consumer’s decisions.Tourists prefer to compare different lodging alternatives prior to choose where to stay.
Here you have a great spot to investigate:
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.
