We got to the big island and moved into our vacation rental.  It is very nice in a neighborhood area.  Address: 82-953 Aka Ala Street, Captain Cook.  3 bedroom 2 bath.  It is only our second trip together to the big island and we stayed near KONA last time.  Looks like there is not many attractive beaches in this part but lots of trails.  We will have to drive to Kapuna a few times to get beach fix for Sarah and Ross.  

On our drive yesterday, we found some fresh caught fish by a guy from the roadside.  They are Menpachi or Soldierfish.  About 8 inches long and very mild flavored.  To clean and descale was not that easy.  But the dinner was GREAT.

Captain Cook Monument Trail is within walking distance.  The snorkeling at the end is supposed to be fabulous.  Since we are not snorkeling this trip and it is a straight up and down 3 mile trail, not sure if we are going to do it.  

Ho'okena Beach Park is 25 minutes drive away.  We checked it out yesterday.  Since it is gray sand, it looks dirty.  It has a camp ground on the beach and lots of locals there.  The bay looks peaceful and water is calm.