U-Tapao International Airport 1 hr 14
Wong Duean Beach (1 hr 36)
Popular sandy stretch in a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, backed by resorts & food stalls. Noi Na Beach (1 hr 12)
Stretch of coastline on Ko Samet island featuring white sand, modest lodging & a Chinese shrine. Sai Kaew Beach (3 min)
Many speedboats cruise the waters off this white-sand beach with an adjacent, upscale resort. Ao Phai (1 hr 8)
Compact stretch of white sand with waterfront restaurants, comfy resorts & scenic views. Wai Beach (1 hr 51)
White sandy beach with a resort, plus clear waters & reef for snorkeling off a small island. Mae Ram Phueng Beach (13 min)
Low-key sand beach with a typical range of vendors & restaurants serving seafood & pizza. Ko Ku Dee (1 hr 7)
Tiny island offering rustic lodging, white-sand beaches & snorkeling amid coral reefs. Prao Beach (1 hr 1)
Palm-fringed, white sandy Koh Samet strip with reef & clear waters teeming with fish & resorts. Ko Samet (1 hr 28)
White sand beaches, tranquil, clear waters & coral reefs are the draw to this compact island. Laem Mae Phim Beach (25 min)
Sandy beach lined with resorts & restaurants, known for swimming & sunset viewing. Rayong Aquarium (10 min)
Aquarium with an array of fish & sea animals, plus educational exhibits on the fishing industry. Ao Nuan (1 hr 19) Khao Laemya National Park (52 min)
Established in 1981, this marine national park includes an archipelago & multiple islands. Ao Thian (1 hr 45)
Small coves separated by rocky outcrops on a laid-back beach with waterside restaurants & bars. Hat Suan Son (3 min)
Windsurfing & coastal walks along a wooded shore marked by fishing boats & a Chinese-style temple. | 
