U-Tapao International Airport 1 hr 12
Ao Phai (3 hr 30)
Compact stretch of white sand with waterfront restaurants, comfy resorts & scenic views. Mae Ram Phueng Beach (18 min)
Low-key sand beach with a typical range of vendors & restaurants serving seafood & pizza. Ko Samet (3 hr 45)
White sand beaches, tranquil, clear waters & coral reefs are the draw to this compact island. Phra Chedi Klang Nam (Samut Chedi) (34 min)
Striking, white stupa overlooking the calm Rayong River, with a nearby mangrove trail. Noi Na Beach (3 hr 32)
Stretch of coastline on Ko Samet island featuring white sand, modest lodging & a Chinese shrine. Hat Suan Son (23 min)
Windsurfing & coastal walks along a wooded shore marked by fishing boats & a Chinese-style temple. Prao Beach (3 hr 18)
Palm-fringed, white sandy Koh Samet strip with reef & clear waters teeming with fish & resorts. Khao Laemya National Park (3 hr 12)
Established in 1981, this marine national park includes an archipelago & multiple islands. Ban Phe Fresh Market (24 min) Ao Nuan (3 hr 45) Ko Kloi Floating Market (23 min)
Lakeside shopping complex with dining areas & souvenir shops, plus fish-feeding & live music. Wong Duean Beach (3 hr 53)
Popular sandy stretch in a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, backed by resorts & food stalls. Sai Kaew Beach (23 min)
Many speedboats cruise the waters off this white-sand beach with an adjacent, upscale resort. Ko Ku Dee (3 hr 24)
Tiny island offering rustic lodging, white-sand beaches & snorkeling amid coral reefs. Rayong Aquarium (25 min)
Aquarium with an array of fish & sea animals, plus educational exhibits on the fishing industry. | 
