Best Beaches in Pattaya

Bang Bao Beach is Koh Kood's postcard bay — a sheltered, palm-fringed crescent on the island's west coast where shallow, bathtub-calm water grades from clear to aquamarine over clean sand. A long wooden pier stretches across the bay, resorts sit low-key behind the palm line, and even in high season

Klong Chao Beach is Koh Kood's main beach and one of eastern Thailand's finest — a wide ribbon of soft white sand where the Klong Chao river meets the sea, giving you a beach on one side and a calm, kayakable lagoon on the other. The water is clear and gently shelving, sunsets land straight down the

A secluded island beach near Pattaya with jade-coloured waters, reached by a 30-baht boat ride.

A lively city beach in Pattaya blending sandy shores, fishing boats, yachts, and a buzzing beachside atmosphere.

A white-sand beach on Koh Larn island with crystal-clear water, open-air dining, and hillside views.

A quieter, smaller beach on Ko Lan island with clear turquoise water, white sand, and a relaxed natural atmosphere.

A quieter white-sand beach on Koh Larn with clear turquoise water, sun loungers, and casual seaside dining.

A small, scenic bay beach on Koh Larn with clear waters, coral, and diverse marine life ideal for snorkelling.

A quieter stretch of Jomtien coastline offering a relaxed alternative to Pattaya's busier beaches.

A peaceful, tree-lined beach promenade in Pattaya with scenic sunset views and a wooden temple on a pier.

A scenic island escape near Pattaya, also known as Coral Island, offering beaches, activities, and nature.

A cleaner, quieter Ko Larn beach with clear water, a resident monkey colony, and a relaxed atmosphere.

A palm-lined 6km beach south of Pattaya with golden sand, water sports, and a relaxed local vibe.

A quieter Pattaya beach offering calm waters, seafood dining, and a relaxed atmosphere away from the tourist crowds.

A lively urban beach on the Gulf of Thailand, popular for water sports, sunset walks, and seaside dining.

Ko Lan's largest beach, a 30-minute speedboat ride from Pattaya, with clear water and a lively shoreline.

A relaxed, accessible beach in Pattaya with calm waters, boat rentals, and plenty of nearby amenities.

A quiet, semi-private sandy beach near Pattaya with shallow water, sunset views, and a relaxed local atmosphere.

A relaxed, palm-shaded beach near Pattaya with clean sands, a safe swim area, and a lively strip of restaurants and bars.

A quieter, residential beach in Pattaya offering calm waters and a relaxed alternative to the area's busier tourist strips.