Park & nature
Coconut Island (Hawaiʻi County)
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Coconut Island, known in Hawaiian as Moku Ola, is a small, palm-fringed island in Hilo Bay connected to the mainland by a pedestrian footbridge. This county park features grassy lawns, picnic tables, and a sandy beach area perfect for swimming and sunbathing. The island's calm waters and scenic setting make it a popular spot for families and locals. From the island, visitors enjoy panoramic views of Hilo's coastline, the bay, and on clear days, the snow-capped summit of Mauna Kea. It's also a historic site, once used as a place of refuge and healing.
Don't miss
- Walk across the footbridge and explore the entire island in about 15 minutes.
- Swim in the protected waters of the small beach cove.
- Picnic under the coconut palms while watching outrigger canoes paddle by.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Coconut Island (Hawaiʻi County)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inHoi An: Coconut Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest4.9★ · 1,116 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$5 per personSee dates →
Best full dayOahu: Grand Tour Around Island with Snorkeling4.8★ · 10,378 travelers8–10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$109 per personSee dates →
Top ratedBig Island: Craft Chocolate Tasting and Farm Tour in Hilo5★ · 106 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$65 per personSee dates →More attractions in Hilo
