Salad Beach
A sheltered northwest bay next to Haad Yao, with soft sand, shade trees, beach bars and a reef about 100 meters out for snorkeling. Swim at mid to high tide.
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- Ko Pha-ngan District
Tours that include Salad Beach
Guided visits and day-tour combos that include Salad Beach.
Why go, and how to do it well
Salad Beach, also called Haad Salad, is a sheltered bay on Koh Phangan's northwest coast, the next cove north of Haad Yao. It's a long, soft strip of sand with shade trees and a row of small resorts and beach bars behind it, and the headlands at both ends keep the water calm, which is why so many families end up here.
The reef starts about 100 meters out, close enough to swim to with a mask, so it's one of the island's better snorkeling beaches. Go at mid or high tide. At low tide the water near shore turns shallow and reefy, and there are sea urchins over the rocks, so wear water shoes. The sun sets over the sea here, and the bars fill for it.
There are no public toilets or showers, so plan on buying a drink at one of the beach bars. A songthaew from Thong Sala pier to this stretch of coast is about ฿150 to 250 a person.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
Tours that include Salad Beach
Guided visits and day-tour combos that include Salad Beach.
Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Salad Beach, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Salad Beach, round out your day in Koh Phangan with contrasting stops nearby.
Ko Pha-ngan District
Open in Google MapsMore beaches nearby
All within 2.1 km of Salad Beach.
Mae Haad Beach
Haad Yao
Ko Ma Beach
Secret Beach (Haad Son)
Tips for Visiting Beaches
Go Early for Empty Sand
Even the busiest beaches are nearly deserted before 9 AM. A sunrise walk is the best hour of the day on the sand, and you'll beat the heat for a morning swim.
Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Many Thai marine parks ban chemical sunscreens that damage coral. Bring reef-safe (mineral/zinc-based) sunscreen from home — it's harder to find and pricier in Thailand.
Salad Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salad Beach worth visiting?
Salad Beach holds a 4.4★ rating from 1,004 Google reviews — a strong rating for beaches in Koh Phangan.
When is the best time to visit Salad Beach?
The best months to visit Koh Phangan are January – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in Full Moon Party nights & December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – November (Gulf monsoon peak).
Where is Salad Beach located?
Salad Beach is at Ko Pha-ngan District, in Koh Phangan. Getting around Koh Phangan: Songthaews from Thong Sala pier to the main beaches; Motorbike rental (฿200–300/day; steep hills to Bottle Beach and Haad Rin).
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