Blue Swimming Crabs Release Place
This community-led conservation initiative on the Hua Hin shoreline gives visitors the chance to actively participate in releasing blue swimming crabs — and occasionally other marine animals such as small sharks and juvenile crabs — back into the sea. Each release is logged with names and dates so that local fishermen can identify and avoid recapturing the animals, making this a genuinely purposeful exercise rather than a symbolic gesture. The project reflects a broader effort within Hua Hin's fishing community to balance traditional livelihoods with long-term environmental stewardship. The atmosphere is relaxed, intimate, and notably family-friendly. Children respond well to the hands-on nature of the activity, and the early morning setting along the coast keeps things calm and unhurried. The site sits just behind a Cafe Amazon, and a small local coffee shop nearby makes it easy to pair the experience with a morning drink before or after the release. Visitors consistently describe it as wholesome and grounding — a meaningful contrast to more passive beach activities in the region. The release takes place daily, with sessions running from approximately 8:45 to 10:00 AM. Arriving close to opening time is advisable, as the window is short. Wear casual, water-friendly clothing and footwear suitable for shoreline conditions. Checking the official Facebook group before visiting is recommended for any day-specific instructions or updates on what creatures will be released.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Blue Swimming Crabs Release Place, round out your day in Hua Hin with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
Hua Hin truly Heals- we appreciate this altruistic and wholesome family activity by the beach, allowing us to give back to nature and not just take from it. 9-Stars!
This is a very well run experience and a fun thing to do with kids.
It was a very nice experience returning marine animals to the water, we returned a small shark, large crab and many one day old crabs. You are welcome to come everyday at 9 AM
Location Info
GXGF+J5R, Hua Hin, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailandm.facebook.com/groups/bscbhh/?ref=share&mibextid=SDPelYTips for Visiting Activities & Tours
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
March – August
Avoid: September – November (rainy season)
Rainy season
September – November
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: Weekends year-round (Bangkok day-trippers)
Getting there
Minivan from Bangkok's Victory Monument (~3.5 hrs). Train from Hua Lamphong station (~4 hrs, scenic). Private car recommended.
Getting around
- •Songthaews (blue, along main roads)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Bicycle rental
- •Grab available