History junkies make the trek to Kealakekua for a different reason altogether. British explorer Capt. James Cook first spotted the bay and stayed here as a guest in January 1779. Weeks later ...

The monument stands on the shore of Kealakekua Bay. Today, this is a popular snorkeling site. The site can be reached by boat tour, kayak or by hiking the steep Ka'awaloa Trail. Past visitors said ...