Phuket International Airport 1 hr 21
Pakarang Cape (9 min) Coconut beach (8 min)
Soft, white sands fringed by coconut palms, with loungers for rent, simple eateries & beach bars. Bang Niang Beach (15 min)
Busy, palm-fringed beach with bars, resort hotels & seafood restaurants, known for its sunset views. Bang Niang Market (9 min)
Year-round open-air tourist marketplace hosting vendors of local handicrafts & street foods. The Little Amazon Takuapa (22 min) Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center (18 min)
Tsunami victims' memorial park, with a curved concrete wall representing a wave & a Buddha statue. Lem Hua Krung Yai (9 min) Hat Bang Sak (3 min)
Peaceful white-sand beach known for swimming, sunbathing & picturesque sunrise & sunset views. Sai Rung Waterfall (5 min)
Rocky cascade in a shady forest grove, with a small pool for swimming & a waterside cafe. International Tsunami Museum (9 min)
Museum offering photos & videos related to past tsunamis & a stranded police boat on display. Wetzone Divers Khao Lak, Dive Center: Dive Day Trips & Liveaboard to Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Similan. (10 min)
Scuba diving Pak Weep Beach (4 min)
Relaxed, tree-lined strip backed by simple eateries & cozy bars, popular for its sunset views. Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park (15 min)
Named for 2 of its peaks, this tropical forest park offers scenic beaches & a range of wildlife. Khuk Khak Beach (13 min)
Beach, snorkeling, and nightlife Khao Lak Beach (14 min)
Back by palm trees, this long sandy beach with scenic sunsets views is a popular spot for walking. | 
