Hat Saeng Chan

Hat Saeng Chan is a public beach in Pak Nam Subdistrict, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province, located about 5 kilometers south of Rayong city center on the Gulf of Thailand. It is notable for its long line of concrete tetrapod breakwaters installed to prevent coastal erosion, which create a distinctive seascape. The beach features a sandy shoreline, seafood restaurants, and views of the coastline, and is popular with local residents for leisurely walks and sunset viewing.

Visitors can expect a sandy urban beach stretching along the Gulf of Thailand, characterized by a series of offshore concrete tetrapod breakwaters that form sheltered pools and a distinctive rocky seascape. The beachfront has a paved promenade and road lined with seafood restaurants, food stalls, and seating areas. The setting is open and breezy with views of the coastline and nearby PMY Beach. Visitors can walk along the shore, dine on seafood, take photographs of the breakwaters, and watch sunset. Swimming is possible in some sections but is limited near the tetrapods.

Hat Saeng Chan is known for its coastal erosion mitigation project where large concrete tetrapods were placed offshore to protect the shoreline. The breakwater system has become a defining feature of the beach and an example of shoreline protection along the eastern Gulf of Thailand.

The beach is a popular recreational area for Rayong residents and reflects the local coastal lifestyle centered on fishing and seafood dining, with numerous beachfront restaurants serving fresh seafood to visitors and locals.