Pola Island

Pola Island (Samoan: Motu o Pola) is an island just offshore from the village of Vatia on Tutuila Island in American Samoa. It is also known as Cockscomb.: 274 : 177  Pola Island is designated as part of the National Park American Samoa and is a popular tourist attraction. It is located on the west side of Vatia Bay, and serves as both a landmark and an icon for Vatia. Pola Island has been named one of American Samoa's Seven National Wonders by the Pago Pages.: 50  It has been named "the most beautiful natural feature of Tutuila Island” by travel guide publisher Lonely Planet.: 177  Pola Island is known for its high cliffs, populated by seabirds, and is one of American Samoa's primary seabird nesting sites.

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