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Pattaya - Beaches & Islands

Pattaya Beach

The main beach at Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, is a majestic 3-km. curve fronted by a road shaded with refreshing tropical greenery. The northern section of the beach is largely tranquil and is the favoured spot for tourists for swimming, relaxation, and various water sports. The central and southern parts of the beach are packed with hotels, restaurants, department stores, gift shops, nightclubs and various amusement centres.

Hat Jomtien

The 6-km. long, largely straight beach, located around the headland from Pattaya, is popular with windsurfers and water sports enthusiasts. It is also quieter and more relaxing than Pattaya Beach. Hotels and other accommodation facilities are available along the road that runs parallel to the shore.

Hat Wong Phrachan

Situated on the northern side of Pattaya Bay, this one-kilometre beach shares the same entrance as the Central Wong Amat Hotel. It is a quiet spot, good for swimming and relaxation.

Ko Lan

Lying about 8 km. off Pattaya, a 45-minute ferry ride or 15 minutes by speed boat, the island measures 2 km. by 5 km. and offers several white sandy beaches, notably Hat Ta Waen, Hat Laem Thian and Hat Thong Long, the latter facing coral reefs. Visitors can either choose snorkelling or view the coral from glass bottom boats. Ferries to the island takes 45 minutes leaving the South Pattaya Pier every two hours daily from 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. and from Ko Lan back to Pattaya daily from 6.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Cruises by sailing junks, with lunch provided are also available.

Ko Sak

Located 600 metres from Ko Lan, some 10 km. west of Pattaya Strait, Ko Sak is a small island with two sandy beaches. Overnight stays on the island are possible.

Ko Phai

Lying about 14 km. west off Pattaya, this small island with a beautiful white sandy beach is located 7 km. away behind Ko Lan. It takes about one hour from inland. Under the supervision of the Royal Thai Navy, Ko Phai is one of the most outstanding scuba diving areas in Pattaya with superb coral reefs. Feel free to contact the Ko Phai Tourist Centre at Flipper Lodge Hotel, Central Pattaya.