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Waimea, Hawaii
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Captain James Cook made his first Hawaiian landfall at Waimea on Kauai in January 1778, marking the first documented European contact with the Hawaiian Islands.
The Cook Landing Site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962, recognizing its significance in American history.
The site is part of the Russian Fort Elizabeth State Historical Park, which preserves the remnants of a fort built by the Russian-American Company in the early 19th century.
The site is considered sacred by Native Hawaiians, as it represents a pivotal moment in their history with the arrival of Europeans.
The site is situated where the Waimea River meets the Pacific Ocean, a strategic location for both ancient Hawaiians and European explorers.
