Best of Pattaya
Best Beaches in & Around Pattaya
From the long city strip to the white sand of Koh Larn, here are the beaches worth your towel time around Pattaya.
How we chose: We weighed water quality, atmosphere, facilities and how easy each beach is to reach, covering both the mainland and the Koh Larn island beaches.
From the long city strip to the white sand of Koh Larn, here are the beaches worth your towel time around Pattaya.
How we chose
We weighed water quality, atmosphere, facilities and how easy each beach is to reach, covering both the mainland and the Koh Larn island beaches.
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Wong Amat Beach
Calm & upmarketA quieter, upmarket beach at the Naklua end with calmer water and smart resorts.
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Jomtien Beach
Family daysA long, laid-back strip south of the city, popular with families and watersports.
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Tawaen Beach
Island actionKoh Larn’s liveliest beach, with the most facilities and watersports.
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Samae Beach
White sandOne of Koh Larn’s prettiest beaches, with white sand and clear water.
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Tien Beach
Island calmA quieter, prettier Koh Larn beach for a calmer island day.
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Naklua Beach
Local & quietA low-key local beach at the Naklua end, quiet and residential.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best beache in Pattaya?
It depends what you want, but our top picks include wong amat beach, jomtien beach, cosy beach. We weighed water quality, atmosphere, facilities and how easy each beach is to reach, covering both the mainland and the Koh Larn island beaches.
How did you choose this list?
We weighed water quality, atmosphere, facilities and how easy each beach is to reach, covering both the mainland and the Koh Larn island beaches.