Timeline
16:32
Stop at Coconut Grill for dinner. The kitchen is open until 21:00, giving you plenty of time to eat before heading out. Try the fresh fish dishes or the Chicken Mauna Kea.
17:17
Walk to Mokuola. This small public park is connected to the mainland by a pedestrian bridge. Find a spot on the grass or near the water where you can see the sky change color.
18:02
Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the WSW at 18:02. The golden light starts around 17:30, so the sky will be painting the bay in warm hues.
19:02
Grab poke from Suisan. This shop sells many varieties of poke by weight. Take your package across the street to Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole Park or stay at Mokuola for a picnic-style dinner under the stars.
Local tip
Suisan is a local favorite for poke. It is best to go early in the evening as popular varieties may sell out. The walk from Coconut Grill to Mokuola is short, and the walk from Mokuola to Suisan is just a few minutes across the street.
Check before you go
- Coconut Grill is open until 21:00 on Sundays.
- Suisan does not have listed opening hours, so check locally if you are going late.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hilo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).