Tawaen Beach
Ko Lan's biggest beach, great water, but come early and don't expect peace from the jet skis.
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Why go, and how to do it well
The water is the reason to come. Clear, properly colored, fine sand underfoot, and enough width along the shore that a family can spread out and make a day of it. This is the largest beach on Ko Lan, a short boat hop from Pattaya, and it feels like a different country from the mainland beaches even though it's barely half an hour away.
Don't come expecting quiet. Jet skis and passing boats are the soundtrack, and at peak times the sand fills up. Sun loungers are everywhere for rent, though a few people reckon the chairs cost too much for the cramped space you get, and service on the sand can be brusque. Food is the easy part, with local restaurants lining the back of the beach at roughly mainland prices. My advice is to arrive early, claim your spot, and treat the crowds as part of the deal.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
Tours that include Tawaen Beach
Guided visits and day-tour combos that include Tawaen Beach.
Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Tawaen Beach, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
Reviews from Google
It is a small island. And a nice beach. We went there by speedboat. A monster with 2x 300hp. Spectacular. It was a day trip just to see how a island like this is. If you like a quiet holiday in a nice resort. It is on the island. We are more travelers so 1 day to look and feel is enough. So we hired a motorcycle and did sightsee the entire island. Walking is not a real option. Too big for waking. An motorcycling in another country is always nice. Finding an ATM is a bit of a thing. So take enough money with you. And have something to keep you and your phone etc dry during the speedboat trip :)
Beach is nice and clean, amazing water color, there's a lot of sun beds for rent, local restaurants offer food in normal prices, same as on the main land. The only thing I didn't like was the noise from the boats and jet skis but it's still a nice place to relax.
Beautiful beach, service on the beach = 0 points. Expensive chairs, narrow space, nervous staff, catastrophic atmossphere
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Unnamed Rd Amphoe Bang Lamung Chang Wat Chon Buri Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri, Thailand
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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.
Tawaen Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tawaen Beach worth visiting?
Tawaen Beach holds a 4.3★ rating from 10,461 Google reviews — a strong rating for beaches in Pattaya.
When is the best time to visit Tawaen Beach?
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 Tawaen Beach located?
Tawaen Beach is at Unnamed Rd Amphoe Bang Lamung Chang Wat Chon Buri Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri, Thailand, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).
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