Captain Cook, Hawaii City Guide
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Captain Cook, Hawaii Travel Guide has been your connection to Captain Cook's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Introduction & History
 Named after the famous explorer Captain Cook who ended his days in this idyllic hideaway, your visit to this beautiful coast of Hawaii will leave you breathless. Surrounded by lush scenery while greeted by friendly people, travelers will melt into this tropical landscape and maybe even make it an extended stay in this island paradise.
In 1779, Captain James Cook entered the safe waters of Kealakekua Bay, welcomed by natives who mistook Cook for a returning God. The Hawaiians soon realized he and his crew were not immortal and took their lives. A large statue, only approachable by foot or by water, rests in the site where Cook and his men ended their years of exploration.
Prior to the 1960’s, the large majority of Captain Cook was actually a vast ranch founded in the early 1850’s by an English immigrant by the name of Henry Nicholas Greenwell. Today, this picturesque hideaway attracts travelers and coffee lovers, both seeking a fragrant and peaceful land. |
