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KA‘AWALOA (KEALAKEKUA BAY)

Snorkeling at the Captain Cook Monument is highly recommended. This location is filled with coral, fish, and crystal clear water. Since the Captain Cook Monument is in a remote location that is inaccessible by a car, you will need to hike, kayak, or take a boat tour. The Captain Cook Monument is the location where Captain James Cook, British explorer, was killed in a fight with the Hawaiians in 1779. 

In order to visit Ka’awaloa Flat (Captain Cook Monument), visitors can navigate to 19°29'31.7"N 155°55'04.5"W (19.492142, -155.917920) which is near 82 Napoopoo Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704 and hike the the historic Ka’awaloa Trail which will take about 40 to 50 minutes.

You can expect to see various marine life while snorkeling at the Captain Cook Monument. Many snorkelers and divers have identified Butterflyfish, Surgeonfish, Tang Fish, Sergeant, Triggerfish, Needlefish, Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins, Sea Turtles, Sea Stars, Sea Urchin, and a vast amount of Coral.

Ka’awaloa Trail, Napoopoo Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704


Captain James Cook Monument, Captain Cook, HI 96704

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  • About
  • Snorkeling
    • Snorkeling Overview
    • The Big Island >
      • The Big Island Snorkeling
      • Kukio Bay Snorkeling
      • Kahaluu Bay
      • Kailua Pier
      • Alula Beach
      • Kua Bay
      • Two Steps (Honaunau Bay)
      • Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument)
    • Maui >
      • Maui Snorkeling
      • Po‘olenalena Beach
      • Kapalua Bay Beach
      • Kahekili (Ali'i Kahekili Nui 'Ahumanu) Beach Park
      • Honolua Bay
      • Black Rock (Kaanapali Beach)
      • Molokini (The Crescent Crater Island)
    • Lanai >
      • Lanai Snorkeling
      • Hulopo'e Bay (Shark’s Bay)
      • Polihua Beach
      • Kaiolohia (Shipwreck Beach)
    • Oahu >
      • Oahu Snorkeling
      • Sans Souci State Recreational Park (Queens Beach)
      • Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Park
      • Lanikai Beach
      • Ko Olina Beach Park and Lagoons
      • Kahe Point Beach Park
      • Mākaha Beach Park
      • Waimea Bay Beach Park
      • Three Tables Beach
      • Shark's Cove - Pūpūkea Beach Park
      • Sunset Beach
      • Kuilima Cove
    • Kauaʻi >
      • Kauaʻi Snorkeling
      • Lawa'i Beach
      • Koloa Landing
      • Poipu Beach
      • Tunnels (Makua) Beach
      • Hideaway Beach (Pali Ke Kua)
  • Services
    • Services Overview
    • Snorkeling Boat Adventure
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    • Coral Surfing Boat Adventure
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