A monument dedicated to Captain James Cook, who discovered the Hawaiian Islands and ended Hawaiian royalty. Suggest edits to improve what we show.

It was there in the shallows of the water that Cook was bludgeoned and stabbed to death. The obelisk was set up as a memorial by his fellow countrymen in 1874 (the date is inscribed on the...

Jul 8, 2025 · One of the best activities to do on the island is to kayak to the Captain Cook monument! Located in Kealakekua Bay — the Big Island’s only underwater state park — this …

Site of the first extensive contact between Hawaiians and Westerners with the arrival of Captain Cook in 1779. Viewing of Hikiau Heiau, a traditional religious site, and the Captain Cook …

Jul 30, 2024 · Along this trail, you’ll hike through lush grasslands, past sweeping ocean vistas, and end at a secluded bay that offers the best snorkeling on the Big Island. Here’s everything …

The Captain Cook Monument is on the rocky north shore of Kealakekua Bay south of Kona, inaccessible directly by car. We have tried pretty much every way to get there, kayaking, boat …

Apr 15, 2024 · This is a complete guide to hiking the Captain Cook Monument trail to Kealakekua Bay, including where to park, details on the hike, and more.

3 days ago · A short down and back up hike to the Captain Cook Monument. The monument was built in 1874 commemorating the fallen British explorer that was killed in 1779. The only way to …

Mar 15, 2025 · Go with my family on a hiking adventure as we tell you what it takes to hike the Captain Cook Monument Trail on Big Island!

Captain Cook Monument commemorates the landing and death of British explorer Captain James Cook at Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island. Accessible by boat, kayak, or hike, this tall white …