About Pattaya Beach
Pattaya Beach is a 2.7-kilometre crescent-shaped beach along Pattaya Bay in central Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. Located parallel to Beach Road, it is the city's main and most developed beach. Known for its sandy shoreline, calm waters, beachfront promenade, and proximity to hotels, restaurants and shopping, it serves as the central hub for swimming, water sports and leisure activities in Pattaya.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a long, curved sandy beach bordered by a paved beachfront promenade and Beach Road lined with hotels, restaurants, shops and malls. The beach area has rows of rented sun loungers and umbrellas, vendors offering water sports, and open areas for walking and sunbathing. The water is generally calm with views across Pattaya Bay, and the surroundings are highly urban and busy, especially in the evenings.
Key highlights
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2.7 km crescent-shaped sandy beach along Pattaya Bay in central Pattaya
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Beachfront promenade parallel to Beach Road for walking and cycling
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Wide range of water sports including jet skiing, parasailing and banana boating
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Central location with easy access to hotels, restaurants and shopping centers
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Views of Pattaya Bay and nearby Koh Larn island on clear days
History of Pattaya Beach
Originally a small fishing village, Pattaya Beach developed rapidly from the 1960s when it became a rest and recreation area for U.S. servicemen during the Vietnam War, leading to its growth into one of Thailand's major seaside resort destinations.
Culture & Context
Central public space for city festivals and events including the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival and Songkran celebrations held along Beach Road.
Route
| By air | Via Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) approximately 120 km away or U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport (UTP) approximately 40 km away, then bus or taxi to Pattaya |
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