- TripBuzz found 78 things to do with kids in or near Captain Cook, Hawaii, including 67 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kailua-Kona, Kealakekua, Holualoa and Keauhou.
- From Kona Coffee Living History Farm to Ueshima Coffee Company, the Captain Cook area offers 51 different types of family activities, including: Farms & Ranches, History Museums, Bay and Botanical Gardens.
- Captain Cook is actually a Census Designated Place rather than an actual village situated along the west shore of the big island of Hawaii. The area was originally the site of the Captain Cook Coffee Company in the early 1900s and derives its name from the business even though it no longer exists. Most of Captain Cook is rural with attractions that revolve around the area's natural beauty.
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15.6 Miles
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567 votes
73-1310 Kukuna St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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An all ages charter boat and snorkel tour focused on dolphins and manta rays, Coral Reef Snorkel Adventures provides lunch and snacks, and all necessary gear for a guided group excursion to swim with marine animals.
15.7 Miles
Organizing excursions to Kealakekua Bay, Aloha Ocean Excursions offers visitors activities like snorkeling, whale watching, sightseeing, and more. The charter takes visitors to landmarks like the region's sea caves and lava tubes.
17.0 Miles
Hawaii Offshore offers private charters as well as morning snorkeling, swimming with dolphins and manta ray snorkel tours. Tours last 2 to 4 hours and all gear is provided, along with snacks and drinks.
20.5 Miles
A family-operated marine farm operation, Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm captively breeds 15 species of seahorses for sale as pets, and seeks to raise awareness about the endangerment of the seahorse in its natural habitat. Visitors can tour the facility, including an interactive tide pool and fish feeding station.
21.4 Miles
A remnant of an ancient volcanic eruption, the Pua Po o Lava Tube is a must-see for volcano enthusiasts. Visitors are permitted to hike there alone, but ranger-guided tours offer additional insight into the origin and importance of the lava tube.
21.5 Miles
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Off Highway 19 between mile marker 90 and 91, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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With a little bit of effort, you can find paradise lost when you make the trek to Makalawena/Pu'u Ali'I near Kona Coast State Park. This secluded, sandy beach can be found at the end of a lava rock trail but is well worth the trip.
21.5 Miles
An eco-tour charter company, Sunlight on Water provides the opportunity to swim with Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins, along with night Manta Ray swims and seasonal winter Humpback Whale watching tours.
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Hwy. 19, dirt road N. of mile marker 88, Kailua-Kona, HI
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Part of Kekai State Park, Manini-owali Beach at Kua Bay is an unsupervised, white sand and lava rock beach with opportunities for swimming and snorkelling, and picnic areas. A hiking trail links to the nearby Kikaua Beach.
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294 votes
78-1728 Kaleiopapa Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
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Ocean Safaris Kayak Adventures is a kayak rental company that also has paddle board rentals, whale watching tours, and sea cave explorations. Types of wildlife that can be seen on the tours include eels, sea turtles, tropical fish, and dolphins.
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Located in Kalapana, Hawaii, the Star of the Sea Painted Church is an unusual Roman Catholic parish featuring an intricately-painted interior. Its first location was threatened by lava, and in 1990 the building was moved to its current spot.