Road to the Sea at a Glance
Drive through an otherworldly trail of lava flows, cloud-lined
cliffs, and strange rock formations on the famous Road to
the Sea Black Sand Beach. This six-mile rough road leads
to one of the most magnificent stretches of Big Island coastline,
molded by erosion and volcanic activity in the course of
several thousand years. The Road to the Sea may be tough,
but it’s worth the drive.
Amidst the black sand beaches are little strips of green
sand, made from olivine crystals (the unpolished form of
peridot) that the ocean has crushed into fine sand. This
type of sand is very rare-in fact, the only other places
you’ll find it are Iceland and the moon! At one end, the
coast also turns a bright copper color when lit up by the
sun.
The water is generally calm and great for swimming and snorkeling.
There’s also some good fishing at one end, especially for
the local fish ulua which regularly swarms the area. You
may want to watch your step, however, as there are lots
of steep drop-offs among the rocks. Before getting in, check
out the water conditions to make sure there are no strong
currents.
It’s possible to hike through the road, but only if you’re
well-equipped and highly experienced. In most cases, you’ll
need a sturdy four-wheel drive to make it through the rough
roads. If you’re renting a car, make sure to get one with
a high clearance-models like the Dodge Neon won’t make it
through the low rocks.
Road to the Sea in Bullet Points
Road to the Sea Location
Address: Road to the Sea, Hawaiian Ocean View, HI 96737
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72°F
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Location: Ocean View, HI, US
Wind: 13 mph NE
Humidity: 51%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.01 in rising
Sunrise: 6:30 am
Sunset: 6:34 pm
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Thu
Hi: 77°F
Low: 63°F
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Fri
Hi: 76°F
Low: 63°F
Scattered Showers
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