Khao Takiab beach
Lengthy beach for swimming & sunbathing, with various restaurants & temples located nearby.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Khao Takiab beach, round out your day in Hua Hin with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
Khao Takiab Beach is beautiful, offering the perfect mix of sea and mountain views. It’s very peaceful and clean, with soft sand and not overcrowded. Arriving by bike was easy, with convenient parking just steps away. It has easily become my favorite beach in Hua Hin.
Khao Takiab is a decent but not great beach . Khoa Takiab beach is a wide long beach of BROWN but not white sand. KT beach lost a star because of my preference for a clean ,white sand beach. Several food and tourist vendors roam the beach , selling various beach type things. Water sports available--jet skis, banana boats , surf boards , etc..are available. Restaurants line the beach. Sunbeds free for hotel guests , are available for rent for non-guest day trippers.. Some seashells but all are small and many are broken. Good sunrise and sunset vibes---Photo ops !!!!! Recommended
This beach is quiet and medium in size. There’s a few restaurants with loungers and chairs. Also, there’s plenty of empty areas to relax and chill on the beach. Jet ski rentals and banana boat rides available. The water was a little cloudy but still clear enough. Recommended
Tips for Visiting Beaches & Islands
Check Monsoon Seasons
The Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) has rough seas from May to October. The Gulf coast (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan) is roughest from October to December. Plan your island-hopping around these windows.
Snorkel Gear Is Cheap to Buy
Rental gear is often scratched and ill-fitting. Buy a decent mask and snorkel at a Tesco Lotus or Big C for 300–500 THB — cheaper than two days of rentals and much more hygienic.
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Also Popular in Hua Hin
Hua Hin Night Market
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Cicada Market
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Wat Huay Mongkol
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Rajabhakti Park
This historical tourist attraction celebrates Thai kings with 7 famed statues, a museum & a plaza.
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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