U-Tapao International Airport 1 hr 13
Wong Duean Beach (2 hr 34)
Popular sandy stretch in a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, backed by resorts & food stalls. Ao Nuan (2 hr 25) Ao Thian (2 hr 43)
Small coves separated by rocky outcrops on a laid-back beach with waterside restaurants & bars. Noi Na Beach (2 hr 13)
Stretch of coastline on Ko Samet island featuring white sand, modest lodging & a Chinese shrine. Ao Phai (2 hr 11)
Compact stretch of white sand with waterfront restaurants, comfy resorts & scenic views. Mae Ram Phueng Beach (14 min)
Low-key sand beach with a typical range of vendors & restaurants serving seafood & pizza. Ko Ku Dee (2 hr 5)
Tiny island offering rustic lodging, white-sand beaches & snorkeling amid coral reefs. Hat Suan Son (7 min)
Windsurfing & coastal walks along a wooded shore marked by fishing boats & a Chinese-style temple. Prao Beach (1 hr 59)
Palm-fringed, white sandy Koh Samet strip with reef & clear waters teeming with fish & resorts. Sai Kaew Beach (9 min)
Many speedboats cruise the waters off this white-sand beach with an adjacent, upscale resort. Wai Beach (2 hr 49)
White sandy beach with a resort, plus clear waters & reef for snorkeling off a small island. Rayong Aquarium (15 min)
Aquarium with an array of fish & sea animals, plus educational exhibits on the fishing industry. Ko Samet (2 hr 26)
White sand beaches, tranquil, clear waters & coral reefs are the draw to this compact island. Laem Mae Phim Beach (22 min)
Sandy beach lined with resorts & restaurants, known for swimming & sunset viewing. Khao Laemya National Park (1 hr 53)
Established in 1981, this marine national park includes an archipelago & multiple islands. | 
