Hōlei Sea Arch

Hōlei Sea Arch is a 90-foot-high natural arch located on the southern coast of the Big Island, south of Kīlauea. This rock formation was born from marine erosion, in which the waves of the Pacific Ocean create this natural bridge of lava cliffs. The arch is made of basalt and takes its name from the Hōlei Pali, the escarpment located up on the slopes of the volcano. It is a beautiful, yet temporary formation that will eventually crumble into the sea. The area around the arch can be hazardous due to deep earth cracks, uneven and unstable terrain, and razor-sharp lava. Visitors should stay in the designated area and be cautious of the cliffs, which may be unstable