The 10 Best Beaches in Pattaya, Ranked
Half this list sits on Ko Larn rather than the mainland, so you're looking at a ferry ride for the clearest water. Samae Beach takes the top spot for me because the sand and the hill walk above the bay cost you little more than the boat fare. The rest split between Jomtien's long palm-lined stretch and quieter sand further south at Bang Saray, ranked by Google rating with review numbers breaking the ties.
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Samae Beach
A white-sand beach on Koh Larn island with crystal-clear water, open-air dining, and hillside views.
Tawaen Beach
Ko Lan's largest beach, a 30-minute speedboat ride from Pattaya, with clear water and a lively shoreline.
Tien Beach
A quieter white-sand beach on Koh Larn with clear turquoise water, sun loungers, and casual seaside dining.
Jomtien Beach
A palm-lined 6km beach south of Pattaya with golden sand, water sports, and a relaxed local vibe.
Pattaya Beach
A lively urban beach on the Gulf of Thailand, popular for water sports, sunset walks, and seaside dining.
Ko Larn - Nual Beach
A cleaner, quieter Ko Larn beach with clear water, a resident monkey colony, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Bang Saray Beach
A relaxed, palm-shaded beach near Pattaya with clean sands, a safe swim area, and a lively strip of restaurants and bars.
Krathing Lai Beach
A peaceful, tree-lined beach promenade in Pattaya with scenic sunset views and a wooden temple on a pier.
Dongtan Beach
A relaxed, accessible beach in Pattaya with calm waters, boat rentals, and plenty of nearby amenities.
Yinyom Beach
A quieter stretch of Jomtien coastline offering a relaxed alternative to Pattaya's busier beaches.
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