U-Tapao International Airport 29 min
Sai Kaew Beach (31 min) Long stretch of white-sand beach popular for swimming & water sports, restaurants & cocktail bars. Ramayana Water Park (24 min) Family-friendly park with high-speed water slides, wave pools, kiddie areas & a floating market. Samae San Island (3 hr 4) Swimming, snorkeling & diving offered at a small island with beaches & a daily visitor limit. Wat Yansangwararam (30 min) Sprawling Buddhist temple complex in a picturesque setting with gardens & a large lake. Khao Chi Chan (26 min) Attraction featuring a giant carved picture of the Buddha on a limestone cliff face. Dongtan Beach (9 min) Toey Ngam Beach (16 min) Remote sandy shore with a few noodle cafes, overlooked by wooded hills & popular for sunset views. Cartoon Network Amazone (22 min) Family-friendly recreational park featuring water rides, pools & a variety of dining options. Nang Rong Beach (2 hr 38) A broad stretch of white sand bordered by forested hills, popular for swimming & kayaking. Nong Nooch Tropical Garden (27 min) This 500-acre attraction offers a variety of themed gardens, elephant shows & rides, plus an eatery. Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Center (13 min) Family-friendly destination for viewing sea turtles & learning about conservation efforts. MIMOSA Pattaya (30 min) Colorful shopping & dining complex with a nightly cabaret show, small zoo & other attractions. Silverlake Vineyard (25 min) Tours are available of this sprawling winery with gardens, an amphitheater & a restaurant/bar. Nang Ram Beach (19 min) Serene beach known for its white sand & coral reef, with mellow recreational activities & dining. |