Captain Cook Monument
- Address: Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, Kaawaloa Road, Kealakekua Bay
- Hours: Open daily
- Admission: Free
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Beach,
Monument - Historical,
Statue / Monument
British explorer Captain James Cook met his death at Kealakekua Bay on February 14, 1779 perhaps due to a misunderstanding over the use of a boat.
Today, a white obelisk marks the spot where he died, standing sentinel over the lush coast and its crystal-clear water.
There’s great snorkeling from the coast’s black rock beaches, along with diving and kayaking.
Latest Reviews
Review by Karen P, March 2013
Doing what: Zodiac Raft and Snorkel Adventure
Learned to snorkle on this trip!! It was AWESOME!
Review by Shirley Curry, March 2013
Doing what: Zodiac Raft and Snorkel Adventure
This is for the athletic type of person. Crew bored. Broke loose a bit after we as a group started asking questions and they realized we for the most part had all snorkeled before ....
Fish yellow - blue-black and dolphins
Return ride whales/caves/blow holes/images in lava layers
Review by Julia B, September 2012
Doing what: Zodiac Raft and Snorkel Adventure
Capt. Ken and 1st Mate Buddha were fabulous! We have been on other snorkling trips, but nothing compares to the Kealakekua Bay experience. We saw dolphins, goats and seabirds along the way, then TONS of beautiful coral and fish in the bay. It was a nice mix of fun and education by the crew and a fantastic day overall. Beat the Crowd sailing was definitely a plus as the big catamarans left -- along with their crowds. Thanks! See you again soon....
Practical Info
The Captain Cook Monument looks over mile-wide Kealakekua Bay, in Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park on the western Kona coast.
The easiest way to get here is to either paddle in by kayak or take an organized tour.
