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Coconut
Island
Moku Ola
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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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.
Enjoy
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. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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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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