#1
Nongnooch Pattaya Garden
4.6 (44,338)·Pattaya
A vast 500-acre tropical garden and cultural park blending themed gardens, elephant shows, and cultural displays.
The 10 Best Activities & Tours in Pattaya, Ranked
This lot is heavy on big-ticket family days out, animal parks and water parks mostly, with a couple of quick viewpoint stops thrown in. Nong Nooch takes the top spot, and its gardens are the reason to go. Several sit well south of the city or out toward Bangsaen, so plan a taxi and a full day.
10 placesAvg 4.5 on GoogleUpdated Oct 2026
- #2
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
4.4 (24,625)·PattayaA vast open zoo near Pattaya where visitors can hand-feed and interact with hundreds of animal species.
- #3
Institute of Marine Science
4.6 (13,092)·PattayaA university-run marine science institute and public aquarium showcasing Gulf of Thailand sea life in Bangsaen.
Where to stay
Best Hotels in Pattaya
My pick at each price level in Pattaya, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#1Luxury · 5-star
Arbour Hotel and Residence Pattaya4.9 (12,604 reviews)
A highly regarded Pattaya hotel offering spacious rooms with kitchenettes, a rooftop pool, spa, and restaurant.
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- #4
Phra Tamnak Mountain Viewpoint
4.6 (10,160)·PattayaThe free hilltop lookout above the PATTAYA CITY letters on Pratumnak Hill, with the whole curve of Pattaya Bay below and a café terrace that fills before sunset.
- #5
Ramayana Water Park
4.6 (9,770)·PattayaA large, well-organized water park south of Pattaya with rides, wave pools, and family-friendly attractions.
- #6
Tiger Park Pattaya
4.3 (16,836)·PattayaGet up close with tigers of various sizes through petting sessions, photo packages, and safari-style enclosure tours.
Prefer it booked? Activities & Tours in Pattaya with a fixed time
Klook's best-reviewed Pattaya tours, with today's prices. Most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
- #7
Pattaya Dolphinarium
4.7 (4,875)·PattayaA marine entertainment complex in Pattaya featuring live dolphin and seal shows with up-close animal encounters.
- #8
Columbia Pictures Aquaverse
4.3 (8,139)·PattayaHollywood-themed water and amusement park south of Pattaya, combining slides, a wave pool, go-karts, and more.
- #9
Coral Island Pattaya Beach View Point
4.6 (3,897)·PattayaA scenic island viewpoint off Pattaya's coast, with turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and a full range of water activities.
- #10
Family Park Pattaya
4.3 (5,207)·PattayaA family-friendly farm park in Pattaya with free-roaming animals, live shows, and play areas for children.
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