Skip to main content
Visit Thailand Today

The Windmill Viewpoint

The wind-farm hill above the south end of Samae Beach on Koh Larn, a short climb for the best view on the island.

4.7(1,816)
Directions

Plan your visit

Hours
Open 24 hours daily

Book Popular Activities Online

Booking platforms like GetYourGuide give you instant confirmation and, on many activities, free cancellation — and you can read recent reviews before committing. Compare with local agencies for multi-day trips where negotiation might save more.

Details

Full opening hours
MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Is this your business?Feature it

Why go, and how to do it well

The windmills on the hill above the south end of Samae Beach mark Koh Larn's best viewpoint. A concrete walkway climbs from the beach, and from the top the whole of Samae and the bay spread out below, with the turbines of the island's small wind farm behind you.

There's not much to do beyond look and take photos, which is the point. Go early or in the last hour before sunset, because there's no shade at the top and the midday light is flat and hot. Wear proper shoes for the walkway and bring water, since there's nothing to buy up here.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

Stay within reach of The Windmill Viewpoint

Sponsored

Search Pattaya hotels with your dates. Filter for free cancellation if you want to hold a room and decide later.

See hotels near The Windmill Viewpoint

Opens Booking.com with your dates

Also compare on Expedia · Trip.com

Experience hints

Visitor favorite

Pair your visit. After The Windmill Viewpoint, round out your day in Pattaya with contrasting stops nearby.

WQ4G+V3C Unnamed Rd Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

Open in Google Maps

More activities & tours nearby

All within 2.1 km of The Windmill Viewpoint.

Tawaen Beach Lookout
Hidden Gem

Tawaen Beach Lookout

2.0 km away4.8(56)
WQFH+XMX, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
A hilltop lookout above Koh Larn's Tawaen Beach offering sweeping panoramic coastal views.
Coral Island Pattaya Beach View Point

Coral Island Pattaya Beach View Point

2.1 km away4.6(3,897)
Unnamed Road, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri, Thailand
A five-minute photo stop with a big turquoise payoff, no facilities, and a crowd when the tour boats land.

Tips for Visiting Activities & Tours

Do Outdoor Activities in the Morning

Heat and humidity peak from noon to 3 PM. Schedule jungle treks, cycling tours, and outdoor cooking classes for early morning. Water activities are more flexible since you're in and out of the sea.

The Windmill Viewpoint: Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Windmill Viewpoint worth visiting?

The Windmill Viewpoint holds a 4.7★ rating from 1,816 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Pattaya.

What are the opening hours of The Windmill Viewpoint?

The Windmill Viewpoint is open 24 hours a day — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit The Windmill Viewpoint?

The best months to visit Pattaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: September – October (wettest months).

Where is The Windmill Viewpoint located?

The Windmill Viewpoint is at WQ4G+V3C Unnamed Rd Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).

Also popular in Pattaya

Pupen Seafood

Pupen Seafood

4.3(19,407)$$$$
62 สุดหาดจอมเทียน Tambon Na Chom Thian, Amphoe Sattahip, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20250, Thailand
Big open-air seafood barn across from Jomtien Beach, and the blue crab in yellow curry is the reason to come.
The Sanctuary of Truth Museum

The Sanctuary of Truth Museum

4.7(46,481)
206, 2 Soi Na Kluea 12, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
A hand-carved wooden temple on the shore at Naklua, still being built since 1981. Day tours ฿500, night tours ฿700, children ฿250 or ฿350.
Bang Saen Beach

Bang Saen Beach

4.4(8,327)
Soi Bang Saen Sai 1, Tambon Saen Suk, Amphoe Mueang Chon Buri
The closest beach to Bangkok, 90 minutes from Ekkamai, with a palm-lined promenade of street food, mats on the sand and a Thai weekend crowd, with brown water few people swim in.
Tukcom South Pattaya

Tukcom South Pattaya

4.2(13,202)
8 หมู่ 10 Thanon Pattaya Tai, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Floors of phones, cables and repair counters, plus decent cafes downstairs if gadgets aren't your thing.

Similar Activities & Tours across Thailand

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket
Sponsored

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket

4.7(6,925)$$$$
2, 12, Tambon Kathu, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83120, Thailand
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary's Kathu camp and Phuket office, with programs from a one-hour feed to half days of feeding, a mud spa and bathing.
Public View Point

Public View Point

4.7(551)
44 Thanon Maha Rat, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
A free riverside viewpoint facing Wat Arun, best known for its stunning sunset views over the Chao Phraya.
Koh Samet Sunrise And Sunset Viewpoint

Koh Samet Sunrise And Sunset Viewpoint

4.7(140)
GCFV+38P, Phe, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21160, Thailand
A scenic hilltop viewpoint on Koh Samet offering sweeping views of both sunrise and sunset over the Gulf of Thailand.
Km. 12 Viewpoint

Km. 12 Viewpoint

4.4(1,475)
Mae Fa Luang, Mae Fa Luang District, Chiang Rai 57240, Thailand
A roadside stop on the Doi Tung run where the mist, the coffee and the mountain ridgelines do all the work.