U-Tapao International Airport 1 hr 9
Wai Beach (3 hr 59)
White sandy beach with a resort, plus clear waters & reef for snorkeling off a small island. Sai Kaew Beach (20 min)
Many speedboats cruise the waters off this white-sand beach with an adjacent, upscale resort. Ko Samet (3 hr 36)
White sand beaches, tranquil, clear waters & coral reefs are the draw to this compact island. Mae Ram Phueng Beach (16 min)
Low-key sand beach with a typical range of vendors & restaurants serving seafood & pizza. Ao Thian (3 hr 53)
Small coves separated by rocky outcrops on a laid-back beach with waterside restaurants & bars. Wong Duean Beach (3 hr 44)
Popular sandy stretch in a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, backed by resorts & food stalls. Ao Nuan (3 hr 36) Rayong Aquarium (22 min)
Aquarium with an array of fish & sea animals, plus educational exhibits on the fishing industry. Prao Beach (3 hr 9)
Palm-fringed, white sandy Koh Samet strip with reef & clear waters teeming with fish & resorts. Khao Laemya National Park (3 hr 3)
Established in 1981, this marine national park includes an archipelago & multiple islands. Hat Suan Son (21 min)
Windsurfing & coastal walks along a wooded shore marked by fishing boats & a Chinese-style temple. Noi Na Beach (3 hr 23)
Stretch of coastline on Ko Samet island featuring white sand, modest lodging & a Chinese shrine. Ko Kloi Floating Market (20 min)
Lakeside shopping complex with dining areas & souvenir shops, plus fish-feeding & live music. Phra Chedi Klang Nam (Samut Chedi) (31 min)
Striking, white stupa overlooking the calm Rayong River, with a nearby mangrove trail. Ao Phai (3 hr 21)
Compact stretch of white sand with waterfront restaurants, comfy resorts & scenic views. | 
