Kahe Point Beach Park(Electric Beach)

Located in the western part of Oahu, Kahe Point Beach Park - also known as Electric Beach - is a small beach with light brown sand, nearby palm trees, a sloping incline, and some rocky portions.  This beach is situated near a large electric plant - this electric plant uses seawater as a coolant and then discharges the heated water into the Pacific Ocean near Kahe Point Beach Park via two large tubes.  These tubes are surrounded by a concrete seawall. 

Although Kahe Point Beach Park does not have lifeguards, the beach and the area around it have many other amenities including a shower, a pavilion, benches, picnic areas, restrooms, and a gazebo.   Dogs on leashes are allowed in portions of Kahe Point Beach Park that are below the high tide line. 

Kahe Point Beach Park offers many fun activities including sunbathing, wildlife watching, picnicking, fishing, beachcombing, swimming, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, surf-skiing, jet-skiing, water-skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling, boating, and wakeboarding.  The water near Kahe Point Beach Park is immensely popular among scuba divers and snorkelers, who enter the water here to explore its vibrant biodiversity and landscape - the water near Kahe Point Beach Park has reefs and you can view many kinds of animals in the water near this beach including sea urchins, Hawaiian green sea turtles, Hawaiian monk seals, endangered spinner dolphins, and many kinds of fish including Hawaiian dascyllus, bullethead parrotfish, tang, and unicornfish.  Sea turtles, and Hawaiian monk seals are protected under a law called the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and harming them can result in a fine of up to $50,000 and possible imprisonment.  In addition, please note that it is also illegal to be within 50 yards of a Hawaiian spinner dolphin.  The water near the southern end of Kahe Point Beach Park is a particularly good spot for snorkeling.  The primary reason behind the vibrant marine biodiversity here is the recycled water from the electric plant - the warm water attracts many kinds of animals here.  However, if you are planning to swim or snorkel in the water near Kahe Point Beach Park, we recommend being extremely careful as the water here is known to have particularly hazardous currents and strong waves.  If you are a beginner swimmer, we recommend that you avoid swimming in this water altogether.  The water near Kahe Point Beach Park is also known to have sharks.  The water near Kahe Point Beach Park is also known to have sharks.  Snorkelers and scuba divers should also note that the underwater visibility in the water near Kahe Point Beach Park may be low after rains.  In addition, boaters and spear fishermen also use the water near Kahe Point Beach Park - any spearfishing or boating-related incidents can cause grievous injuries to visitors.   If you are planning to fish in the water near Kahe Point Beach Park, we recommend following the local fishing regulations.

Getting to Kahe Point Beach Park is easy - the beach is present along Hawaii Route 93, which is a part of a larger highway named Farrington Highway.  A free parking lot is also available near the beach.  We recommend visiting this beach early during weekends as it fills up quickly during this time.  In addition, we also recommend being careful while parking here after sunset as burglary attempts have been known to take place in the parking lot here during this time.  

There are many attractions near Kahe Point Beach Park.  Coral Crater Adventure Park is an adventure park that offers many fun activities including zip-lining, 50 feet-tall free falls,  a thrilling ATV tour, and evening group campfires.  The adventure park also has a variety of obstacle courses including an aerial obstacle course and an adventure tower.  Hawaii’s Plantation Village is an outdoor museum that offers a unique insight into Hawaii’s history during the Plantation Era (approximately between 1820 and 1950).  The village has restored buildings and replicas of plantation-related structures including a plantation store, a bathhouse, and an infirmary.  The village also offers an interesting insight into the lives of migrants who came to work here from faraway lands including China, Portugal, and Japan to work here and the village also has a collection of native Hawaiian and non-native plant species.  If you are looking for another attraction near Kahe Point Beach Park, Ko Olina Golf Club is a beautifully landscaped 18-hole golf facility that was designed by golf course architect Ted Robinson. This facility was listed as one of the “Top 75 Resort Courses in the U.S.” by the Golf Digest magazine and it has also hosted many golf tournaments including LPGA's Hawaiian Ladies Open (between 1990 and 1995) and the Ko Olina Senior PGA Invitational in 1992. 

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Kahe Point Beach Park.  Noe at Four Seasons Resort Oahu offers amazing Southern Italian-style cuisine with contemporary culinary influences including carpaccio and pastas.  The restaurant is led by Michelin-starred chef Ryo Takatsuka and it also offers an outdoor dining area.  Longboards Bar & Grill is a restaurant that has a casual vibe and it also serves amazing American cuisine including sandwiches, Hawaiian-inspired appetizers, burgers, seafood, and barbecued ribs.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Kahe Point Beach Park,Loco Moco BBQ and Catering offersamazing dishes for lunch and breakfast including loco moco, eggs, fries, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, saimin, meat jun, stir fry, and steaks.

If you are looking for a hotel near Kahe Point Beach Park, there are many great nearby options.  The 4.5-Star Aulani (also called Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa) offers many amenities including multiple pools, a spa, and 10 bars and restaurants.  The hotel also offers kids’ entertainment performances, movie nights, pool parties, and breakfasts with Disney characters - in addition, the hotel was named one of the top 10 resorts in the Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Awards 2017 in the category of “The World’s Best Hotels and Resorts for Families” and it was also listed as one of the “Top 5 best Hawaii resorts for families” by the HAWAI’I Magazine.  Another upscale hotel is the 4-Star Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club which offers many amenities including three pools, seven hot tubs, a private beach area, a sauna, a spa, a fitness center with complimentary fitness classes, two restaurants, and a bar.   A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei which offers many amenities including a restaurant, a convenience store, a pool, and a barbecue area.  If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Kahe Point Beach Park, Harbor Shores Apartment Hotel is a 30-minute drive away and offers many amenities including a laundry facility, outdoor saltwater pool, a picnic area, and a barbecue area.