Hawaiʻi Island, HI relocation guide
Moving to Captain Cook, HI
$770,600Median home value
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About Captain Cook
Captain Cook is a Kona Coast community on the Big Island's west side, named for the bay where Captain James Cook first landed in Hawaii. The area mixes coffee farms, older plantation-era homes, and newer hillside houses with ocean views. Kealakekua Bay's marine sanctuary draws snorkelers and divers from around the world.
Home prices in Captain Cook
The median home value in Captain Cook is $770,600.
Top places in Captain Cook
- Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park — snorkeling and the Captain Cook monument.
- Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park — sacred Hawaiian place of refuge, ~15 min south.
- Kona coffee farms — working farms and tasting rooms along the slopes.
- Hōnaunau — small harbor town with easy shore-entry snorkeling.
- Kealakekua — village shops and farmers market just north.
Commuting from Captain Cook
- Kona International Airport, ~30 min via HI-11.
- HI-11 (Mamalahoa Highway) is the main road; no rail service.
- Many residents work in Kailua-Kona, coffee farming, or tourism.
Captain Cook FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Captain Cook, HI?
The median home value in Captain Cook is $770,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Captain Cook, HI?
Kona International Airport, ~30 min via HI-11.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.