1   Wong Phra Chan Beach
This small tranquil one kilometer beach is near Na Klua Tai Bay.  The serene atmosphere here is attractive to those longing for a complete rest and privacy

 2   3   North and Central Pattaya Beaches
These two beaches are not as bustling as the south beach.  In the old days, many first class hotels were located in this area.  The beaches have recently been renovated with shady footpaths along the clean sandy beach taking a walk, lazing, jogging or cycling around here

 4   South Pattaya Beach
With its lively atmosphere of nightclubs, beer bars, restaurants, shopping complexes, and other business, this is the heart of the city.  Several kinds of aquatic sport gear are available for rent on the beach.  Pattaya and its night life attracts tourists from all over the world.

 5   Chom Thian Beach
This 3 kilometers beach offers much more privacy and tranquility than Pattaya despite aquatic-sport-gears rental-booths. It is popular among domestic vacationers with families.  Good restaurant are available.

 6   Pattaya's Lookout Point
Phra Tamnak Hill,  a small hill located between South Pattaya Beach and Chom Thian Beach, is a vantage point for a panoramic view of the whole city of Pattaya, its crescent bay and night lights.  Locals and visitors come here to pay homage to Wat Khao Pha Bat atop this hill and the monument of Krom Luang Chumphon Khetudomsak, who is regarded the "founding father of the modern Thai navy."  At the foot of the hill is a public garden, popular exercise ground for locals.

 7   8   Lan and Phai Islands
The Lan Islands are about 7.5 kilometers from South Pattaya Beach, or about only 40 minutes by passenger ferry.  Tourists prefer a swim along several beaches around these islands because of the white sand and clear water.  Hat Ta Waen is popular for its bustling touristy atmosphere, aquatic sport gear, souvenir shops, and restaurants.  Hat Thian offers a more restful atmosphere.  Other small islets in the area, like Ko Krok or Ko Sak are popular for scuba diving and fishing.  There is also a diving school. 

The Phai Islands are under the charge of the Royal Thai Navy.  Overnight camping is not permitted, but fishing, swimming and scuba diving around the islets in the area are possible.

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