Once the site of a hospital, Coconut Island today serves as a popular beach and outdoor spot in the city. Make your way to the small island via the footbridge, grab a spot on the grass, and kick back with a picnic or a book as you sit surrounded by palm trees. Alternatively, go for a dip from one of the pint-sized beaches or explore the few remaining traces of the old hospital foundation. Be sure to bring your camera, as the island offers sweeping views of the ocean and coastline around you, as well as views across the bay to Hilo. You'll have access to picnic tables and public restrooms on the island. Take a look at our Hilo trip planning app to schedule your visit to Coconut Island and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
Coconut Island reviews
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This little island is really pretty- its pedestrians only. The history of tsunamis marked on the tree was really neat to read about. Seeing the island at sunset from the adjacent park was a beautiful.... more
This little island is really pretty- its pedestrians only. The history of tsunamis marked on the tree was really neat to read about. Seeing the island at sunset from the adjacent park was a beautiful.... more »
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Our family of five from Texas and Oklahoma visited Oahu and the Big Island for Spring Break! While staying in Hilo, we walked to Coconut Island a couple times. The views from the island are so...
Our family of five from Texas and Oklahoma visited Oahu and the Big Island for Spring Break! While staying in Hilo, we walked to Coconut Island a couple times. The views from the island are so... more »
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We absolutely love this little island. It’s a short walk over a bridge to coconut island. There’s a few picnic tables to have lunch at or bring a blanket because there’s plenty of grass to sit on. So we bring lunch and then go jump off the old ruin spot. My kids love it! There’s also a few sandy swimming spots and some good snorkeling if you want to explore.
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Really cool place to chill and relax. Tons of grass and tables to sit at and spread out, and another place where you can jump off into the water. Water is fairly calm because of the protective jetty barrier in the bay.
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