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Coconut Island
Coconut Island, Hilo
Hawaii
Attractions:
beach, scenic drive
Activities: picnicking, swimming, fishing
Extras: parking lot, picnic pavilion, showers, dive
platform
Coconut Island is a small island park in Hilo Bay,
located right next to the hotels along Banyan Drive. A
footbridge just opposite the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel connects the island
to the main island. Coconut Island is the perfect place for a
picnic and a relaxing swim. This grassy little isle is a
fantastic spot for the kids. They will enjoy playing in the
shallow pools with sandy bottoms. Try jumping off of the stone
tower (located on the east side of the island) into the ocean
water. This tower is the remnants of the old footbridge which
was wiped out by a tidal wave.
 We enjoyed the view from the footbridge - you
can often see sea turtles swimming below as you walk across. There
are plenty of photo opportunities on the Island; the view of Hilo Bay
and the mountains in the background is splendid.
From Coconut Island, you have a great view of
Hilo Bayfront, Downtown Hilo, and the rest of Hilo Bay. To the
East, you can see the massive breakwater protecting Hilo Bay.
Travel Itineraries
Only have one day to see Hilo? Check out our
Hilo & Volcano Itinerary
for a one-day trip schedule. If you are interested in exploring
the natural beauty north of Hilo, check out
our one-day
Hamakua Coast Itinerary for a suggested schedule.
Directions
 Rte 11 South (Kanoelehua) turns into Banyan Drive. Follow the
road past the Naniloa, Uncle Billy's, and Hilo Hawaiian
hotels. Turn right after the Hilo Hawaiian hotel.
Queen
Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens will be on your left, and the Coconut
Island parking lot will be on your right.
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