U-Tapao International Airport 1 hr 10
Rayong Aquarium (7 min)
Aquarium with an array of fish & sea animals, plus educational exhibits on the fishing industry. Noi Na Beach (1 hr 13)
Stretch of coastline on Ko Samet island featuring white sand, modest lodging & a Chinese shrine. Hat Suan Son (8 min)
Windsurfing & coastal walks along a wooded shore marked by fishing boats & a Chinese-style temple. Khao Laemya National Park (53 min)
Established in 1981, this marine national park includes an archipelago & multiple islands. Ao Nuan (1 hr 26) Ao Wai (1 hr 58) Prao Beach (59 min)
Palm-fringed, white sandy Koh Samet strip with reef & clear waters teeming with fish & resorts. Wai Beach (1 hr 49)
White sandy beach with a resort, plus clear waters & reef for snorkeling off a small island. Wong Duean Beach (1 hr 35)
Popular sandy stretch in a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, backed by resorts & food stalls. Ban Phe Fresh Market (14 min) Ao Phai (1 hr 11)
Compact stretch of white sand with waterfront restaurants, comfy resorts & scenic views. Ao Thian (1 hr 44)
Small coves separated by rocky outcrops on a laid-back beach with waterside restaurants & bars. Mae Ram Phueng Beach (8 min)
Low-key sand beach with a typical range of vendors & restaurants serving seafood & pizza. Sai Kaew Beach (3 min)
Many speedboats cruise the waters off this white-sand beach with an adjacent, upscale resort. Ko Samet (1 hr 27)
White sand beaches, tranquil, clear waters & coral reefs are the draw to this compact island. | 
