Best Activities & Tours in Pattaya

A scenic hilltop vantage point offering sweeping views over the Pattaya coastline and bay.

A well-regarded tourist attraction in Pattaya open around the clock for visitors to explore.

A hilltop lookout above Koh Larn's Tawaen Beach offering sweeping panoramic coastal views.

A hands-on petting zoo spread across three floors, popular with families for its wide variety of interactive animals.

The photo spot inside the grounds where the whole carved wooden thing finally makes sense in one frame.

A hilltop viewpoint on Pratumnak Hill offering sweeping panoramas of Pattaya's coastline, beaches, and city skyline.

A hilltop cultural and temple site offering panoramic views over Pattaya, away from the resort crowds.

A towering all-wood sanctuary covered in intricate hand-carved sculptures blending Thai, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions.

A highly regarded Pattaya dive centre offering guided dives, courses, and expert instruction for all skill levels.

Boat tours and water activity packages to Koh Larn island, departing daily from Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya.

Feeding and bathing elephants without the circus act, out in Na Chom Thian south of Pattaya.

A 30-40 minute dolphin and sea lion show with no bad seats, though the front row gets soaked.

A peaceful hilltop viewpoint near Pattaya featuring a sacred Buddha footprint, resident monkeys, and sweeping city views.

A windmill on a hill outside Pattaya, open all hours, and free of the coastal crowds.

A well-maintained sauna and spa retreat in Pattaya, open daily with cold plunge pools, steam rooms, and food.

A quiet walk over the water in Chon Buri, worth an hour if you want the calm side of the Pattaya area.

A scenic riverside viewpoint capturing sweeping views of the Cholmarkwithi Bridge, popular with photographers and day-trippers.

A family-friendly waterpark in Pattaya offering slides, pools, and a full day of water-based fun.

A serene covered garden with mist, ferns, and statues — a cool, tranquil escape near Pattaya.

The global fight brand's flagship Asian camp in Pattaya — a modern resort-style facility with Muay Thai, MMA and rooms on site.

A five-minute photo stop with a big turquoise payoff, no facilities, and a crowd when the tour boats land.

Come for sunset over Pattaya Bay, but get to the café seat early or you'll be standing.

Half a day minimum, 500 acres of themed gardens and dinosaurs, and you'll want to be there by 8am.

Speedboat tours to Coral Island (Koh Larn) from Pattaya's Bali Hai Pier, with water sports and sea walking.