Coconut Tree Hill is a small rocky promontory at the western end of Mirissa Beach, topped with a cluster of palm trees that lean dramatically over the water. It is a short scramble up from the beach, and the view from the top — back across the bay, out over the Indian Ocean, and down to the rocks below — is one of the finest on the south coast.
Sunrise and sunset bring crowds of people with cameras, and for good reason: the silhouette of the palms against the coloured sky is a genuinely beautiful sight. Come in the mid-morning or mid-afternoon if you want it quieter. There is a small admission fee. The path up from the beach is easy enough but gets slippery in wet weather.