Hōlei Sea Arch

The arch itself is pretty small and hard to see but the drive down was scenic and beautiful. I recommend going early so you’re not racing against the clock/sun light. It was extremely windy. There was plenty of parking but again, went pretty late

Limited parking space and can be very hot and windy. Bring lots of water. They have decent restrooms. This is a 40-min drive from Crater Rim Drive. The petroglyphs, chain of craters and others are on the way- something to consider when going here.

We visited the Sea Arch in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park — it’s about a 40-minute drive from the park entrance, and absolutely worth it. It’s incredible to see where the Pacific Ocean meets the lava flows, and how the landscape has evolved since the 1950s eruptions. If you enjoy scenic drives, this route is a must. Along the way, you’ll pass craters, lava fields, and dramatic volcanic terrain. It’s all truly captivating — and if you’re into science fiction, it feels like driving through another world.

I loved the drive. Stunning views. The arch was cool to see. Sadly, many tourists didn’t pay attention to barricades so please be respectful. Outhouse style restrooms near parking. Stay safe near the cliffs!

Beautiful spot, well worth the drive to get there. A long walk from parking area to viewing area. Wish you could closer to the arch. Dangerous cliffs, beautiful water, could watch crashing waves for hours. Hold on to your hat, very windy!

After a very scenic drive from the Kilauea Visitor Center down the the sea you get to a turnaround point from where you can see the arch in the distance.

The sea Arch, by all intensive purposes, the bottom of Hawaii, it's a straight shot from Hawaii off to Japan if you fall in the water. But you wouldn't do this anyway the water is churning and the winds are fierce causing the waves to crash against this Arch with a magnificent Display of Power add Majesty of the ocean as it beats away at the bottom of the Big Island. If you are in Volcano National park, Drive to the end of the chain of craters Road. When you reach the turnaround at the chain of Crater Road, you will want to park and continue along the trail even though the map shows the arch right at the turnaround it is actually not, it's a short walk along the closed section of the road and you want to park and walk a few hundred yards. Since the walk is along the road, this can be done easily by someone that is mobility-impaired or possibly, even in a wheelchair. There's an observation area where you can get your picture or just watch the waves and sit and enjoy the wind get waves is it turn the ocean to Whitecaps and frothy waves beating at the shores and thr massive areh into the sea.

Well worth the drive. The area is desolate and has its own beauty. We should've gone in the morning, as the sun was an impediment for us...next time we'll know! I would recommend driving the whole way down as early as possible, then hitting the other sites on the return drive.