Siargao Viewpoint Guide, Updated 2026

Coconut Farm View Deck: Siargao Palm Plantation Viewpoint

The Coconut Farm View Deck is the spot that proves Siargao is covered in palms: a roadside pull-off on the circumferential road where a grid of coconut trees marches out toward the hills. It is free, quick, and easy, and you will almost certainly pass it on the way to Magpupungko or the Maasin River. Here is exactly what to expect and how to time it.

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Rows of coconut palms stretching toward the hills from the Coconut Farm View Deck on Siargao
Free
No entrance fee and no parking fee
15 to 25 min
Scooter ride from General Luna
Roadside
A pull-off on the circumferential road
15 to 30 min
Typical time spent at the stop
Setting Expectations

What the View Deck Actually Is

Despite the name, the "view deck" is not a built platform. It is a wide, cleared pull-off on the shoulder of the Siargao Circumferential Road, with a low barrier and a view over a working coconut plantation. You park, step off the bike, and look out at thousands of palms planted in neat rows that run toward the hills.

It sits on the main road between General Luna and Dapa, just before the Maasin River, so it is not a destination you detour to. It is a stop you make on the way somewhere else, and at golden hour it earns its reputation as one of the island's signature views. Give it 15 to 30 minutes, take the photo, and carry on.

Aerial view of a small palm covered island ringed by reef and clear water near Siargao
Palms and reef are the two constants of the Siargao landscape.
Honest Breakdown

What You Will Find, and What You Will Not

Going in with the right expectations makes this a great stop instead of a disappointing one.

What you will find

  • A panoramic grid of coconut palms running to the hills
  • Roadside vendors selling fresh buko juice, snacks, and souvenirs
  • A small store near the crest with food and drinks
  • One of the best photo stops on the island at the right hour

What you will not find

  • An entrance fee. It is free to stop, park, and look
  • A built deck, railings, seating, or a parking lot
  • Restrooms or trash bins. Carry your waste back with you
  • A long activity. It is a short stop, not a half day

Road safety. The view deck sits on the shoulder of a main road and the ledge drops away like a small cliff. Park fully off the road, watch for passing vehicles, and do not climb onto any structure or barrier for a photo.

Timing

The Best Light at the View Deck

The scene is flat at midday. Go when the sun is low and the palm rows cast long shadows.

Early morning

Arrive soon after sunrise for soft, cool light and the occasional rolling mist sitting low over the palms. The stop is quietest now, before the land tours build up, and the air is at its coolest.

Late afternoon

Golden hour is the most popular window, when the light rakes across the fronds and the whole plantation glows. It is busier, with groups and photographers gathering, so arrive a little before the sun drops.

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Combine It With the Rest of the Route

The view deck sits on the road to the east coast, so it pairs naturally with the island's other stops in a single loop.

Coconut Road

The palm lined stretch just past the view deck, one of the most photographed roads on the island.

You are here

Coconut Farm View Deck

The roadside lookout over the plantation. A quick stop of 15 to 30 minutes.

Maasin River

The bent palm tree swing over the river, minutes further along the same road and a longer stop.

Magpupungko Rock Pools

Continue east to Pilar for the tidal pools at low tide. The logical end of a full day.

Logistics

Getting to the View Deck

Head north out of General Luna on the circumferential road toward Dapa and the Maasin River. The deck is on the shoulder just before the river, on the corner of a gentle curve.

Scooter hire

₱350.00 to ₱500.00 per dayAbout $5.57 to $7.95 / €4.86 to €6.94 / £4.17 to £5.95

The easiest way to reach the deck and continue the loop at your own pace.

Buko juice at the stop

About ₱30.00 to ₱50.00About $0.48 to $0.80 / €0.42 to €0.69 / £0.36 to £0.60

Roadside vendors sell fresh coconut water and light snacks. Bring small cash.

Entry and parking

FreeNo entrance fee, no parking fee

There is no gate, booth, or official lot. Pull over safely on the shoulder.

Siargao Circumferential Road, near Dapa and the Maasin River. About 15 to 25 minutes from General Luna.

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Around the Route

What to Add Nearby

The view deck is a pause on a bigger route. Here is where to go next.

Turquoise tidal pools framed by jagged rocks at Magpupungko in Pilar, Siargao
Magpupungko Rock Pools, the natural end of the east coast loop.
The Cloud 9 boardwalk and tower overlooking a breaking wave at sunset in General Luna, Siargao
Cloud 9, the surf break back in General Luna.
A beachside boodle fight feast on banana leaves with rice and seafood on Siargao
A beachside boodle fight, a Siargao eating tradition.

Magpupungko Rock Pools

The tidal pools and balancing rock in Pilar, exposed only at low tide. The natural next stop east.

Magpupungko guide

Cloud 9

The famous reef break and boardwalk in General Luna, home of the annual surfing cup.

Cloud 9 guide

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The overland route from Davao del Norte, by bus or van to Surigao then ferry to the island.

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Common Questions

Coconut Farm View Deck FAQs

The questions visitors ask most before stopping here.

Is there an entrance fee at the Coconut Farm View Deck?
No. The view deck is free. There is no entrance fee, no parking fee, and no gate. You pull over on the road shoulder, look at the plantation, and continue. Vendors nearby sell buko juice and snacks if you want them.
Where is the Coconut Farm View Deck on Siargao?
It is on the Siargao Circumferential Road between General Luna and Dapa, just before the Maasin River. It is about 15 to 25 minutes by scooter from General Luna and sits on the way to Magpupungko Rock Pools and the north of the island.
What is the best time to visit the view deck?
Early morning or late afternoon. The light is soft, the shadows long, and the heat manageable. Midday is flat and hot. Early morning is quietest, while golden hour is the busiest and most photographed window.
Is it worth stopping at the Coconut Farm View Deck?
Yes, as a short stop. The view over the palm plantation is one of the island's signature scenes, and since it sits on a route you are likely already riding, it costs nothing but 15 to 30 minutes. It is not a destination worth a special trip on its own.
Is the view deck safe to visit?
It is a roadside pull-off on a main road, so watch for traffic and park fully off the carriageway. The ledge drops away like a small cliff, so keep a safe distance and do not climb onto barriers or structures for a photo.
What else is near the Coconut Farm View Deck?
The same road passes Coconut Road, the Maasin River with its bent palm swing, and continues toward Magpupungko Rock Pools in Pilar. Most visitors combine the view deck with the Maasin River and Magpupungko in one east coast loop.

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