Tracks Beach Park

Overview

Located along the Waianae shoreline, Tracks Beach Park is a beach that has light brown sand, many nearby trees, and a sloping incline.  This beach is situated near a power station operated by the Hawaiian Electric Company.  The beach is named after the old railway tracks present nearby - these tracks were used to transport sugar canes to and from the sugar mills along the north-western Oahu shoreline.  These train tracks were decommissioned after World War Two.  Although Tracks Beach Park does not have lifeguards, the beach and the area around it have a few other amenities including picnic tables, restrooms, a nearby grassy area, and showers.  Leashed dogs are allowed in the portions of Tracks Beach Park that are below the high tide line.  Getting to Tracks Beach is easy - the beach is located along Hawaii Route 93 (which is a part of Farrington Highway).  A free parking lot is also available near the beach.  We recommend avoiding leaving any valuables in your car while parking it in Tracks Beach Park, since burglary attempts are known to occur here.  The beach is closed between 10 pm to 5 am.

Tracks Beach Park offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, wildlife watching, picnicking, fishing, swimming, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding, snorkeling, bodysurfing, canoeing, kayaking, jet-skiing, surf-skiing, paddle boarding, and boating.  The warm and usually clear water near Tracks Beach is popular among snorkelers, who enter it to explore its vibrant biodiversity - depending on the time of the year, you can view many kinds of animals in the water near the beach including coral, sea turtles, dolphins (especially during the morning), rare Hawaiian monk seals, and many kinds of fish including sting rays, Moorish idol, and unicornfish.  Sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals are protected under a law named 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 also note that it is illegal to be within 50 yards of a spinner dolphin in Hawaii.  The water near Tracks Beach Park also offers great surfing waves.  However, if you are planning to enter the water near Tracks Beach Park, we recommend being careful as the water near the beach frequently has hazardous currents and dangerous waves. The rocky shoreline around Tracks Beach Park can inflict grievous injuries to visitors.  Snorkelers should also note that the underwater visibility in the water near Tracks Beach Park can get low after rains.  If you are planning to fish in the water near Tracks  Beach Park, please ensure compliance with the local fishing regulations.  Tracks Beach Park is ideal for beachgoers looking for a quieter beach experience as this beach sees fewer visitors than other nearby Oahu beaches.  This beach also offers amazing views of the Pacific Ocean during sunsets.

Attractions

There are many attractions near Tracks Beach Park.  Kapolei Regional Park is a recreational park that has many amenities including sports fields, grassy areas, a playground, and restrooms.  Pu‘u O Hulu Trail (also called the Māʻili Pillbox Hike and Pink Pillbox Hike) is a hiking trail that offers an amazing way to explore the rugged Oahu landscape - this hiking trail also offers access to multiple World War Two-era concrete bunkers (also called “pillboxes”) including one particular pink-colored bunker which is a locally-famous landmark.  If you are looking for another attraction near Tracks Beach Park, Kapolei Golf Club is a golfing facility that was designed by Ted Robinson (who is also called “King of Waterscapes”) and it has been rated 4.5 out of five in Golf Digest Magazine’s list of “Places to Play” and it has also been awarded Honolulu Star-Advertisernewspaper’s People’s Choice Award as “Best Course on Oahu” in 2010 and 2014 - this facility offers a fun golfing experience.

Restaurants

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Tracks Beach Park.  La Hiki Kitchen is an upscale restaurant that offers amazing Continental American dishes for lunch and breakfast infused with Hawaiian culinary influences including salads, sandwiches, seafood, steaks, tacos, poultry dishes, and eggs.  DB Grill offers amazing Asian-inspired dishes which are prepared from seasonal ingredients using modern cooking techniques - the restaurant’s menu offers amazing dishes for lunch and dinner including bulgogi beef, pupu, fried rice, noodles, pork dishes, salads, bao buns, seafood, and steaks.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Tracks Beach Park, Hannara Restaurant serves amazing Hawaiian, American, and Korean dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner including fish jun, kal-bi meats, lomi ahi, pork chops, steaks, fried chicken , noodles, sandwiches, and fried rice.

Hotels

If you are looking for a hotel near Tracks Beach, there are many great nearby options.  The 5-Star Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina offers many amenities including multiple restaurants, a private beach area, a fitness center, kids’ clubs, and a spa.  The hotel also offers many fun activities including yoga classes and watersports.  The 4.5-Star Aulani (also called Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa) is another upscale hotel that 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.  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 Tracks Beach Park, the 2.5-Star Airport Honolulu Hotel is 30 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle service, a restaurant, a fitness room, a pool, and laundry facilities.