F H.
12/5/2023
Great views from the Holei Sea Arch. You have to drive to the end of the chain of craters to reach this landmark. There are restrooms and a small parking lot. Bring a lunch to enjoy while you're...
Hōlei Sea Arch
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Kaimu Chain of Craters Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
Hōlei Sea Arch, located within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, is a striking lava rock formation that rises approximately 90 feet above the Pacific Ocean. This impressive geological feature, shaped by differential erosion from an ancient lava flow around 550 years ago, offers a stunning view from its observation area, which has recently relocated about 1,000 feet past the end of Chain of Craters Road.
Visitors can enjoy the beauty of this temporary sea arch, which is subject to the forces of nature and will eventually crumble into the sea. The surrounding area presents a unique landscape, though caution is advised when exploring the flow fields due to hazardous terrain and sharp lava formations.
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Sam O.
3/27/2025
A very short walk to this sea arch. A bit underwhelming given how far the overlook is from the arch itself, but still cool to see the waves crashing against the rocks. An incredibly view coming...
Richie D.
4/17/2023
I was blown away that the popular Hōlei Sea Arch wasn't on Yelp yet! I hate to break it to you but the sea arch itself wasn't all that spectacular. What makes it special is that this lava rock...
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