In Pattaya Bay, there are some small islands offshore, offering
beautiful beaches, clear water and coral beds. You can reach
there either by taking a tour or by hiring a boat from the promenade
or pier at South Pattaya. Costs depend on destination, type of
boat and some bargaining skills.
Koh Larn or Coral Island: The
island stands about 7.7 kilometers west of Pattaya, 45 minutes
by tourist boat and 15 minutes by speed boat. It covers an
area of 4 square kilometers, offering beautiful beaches, clear
water, and abundant coral beds. Visitors can view the wonderful
undersea scenery either from a glass-bottom boat or by diving
down directly. The most well-known beach is Ta Waen Beach lying
on the northwest coast. This 750-meter-stretch of white sand
is lined with may stalls and shops as well as boats which stop
here first on the island.
There are also other lovely beaches lying along
the island's shore. On the south-western side, there are two
interesting beaches, Laem Thian Beach and Samae Beaches, each
spanning a length of 700 and 100 meters, respectively. Both
are visited for its clean beach and serene ambiance, especially
Laem Thian Beach. There are now a few stores serving visitors
on these beaches. On the western side of the island, there
lies another beautiful beach called Ta Pan Beach. The beach
is fringed by the beds of coral where boats come every Saturday,
Sunday, and holiday to let visitors view beautiful corals under
the sea. On the southern part is Nuan Beach which is the ideal
for seeing corals as well. Stretching for 450 meters in length,
the beach offers a hotel which lodges a large number of tourists.
Apart from these beaches, there are other beaches which are
also visited, for example, Laem Hua Khon Beach on the back
and front sides and Laemrae Beach. On the island, you will
be busy with a gamut of activities, including swimming, coral
viewing, para-sailing, water-skiing, water scooter riding,
and etc.
Koh Krok: It
is a small island covering an area of 0.05 square kilometer,
lying around 8 kilometers from the shore. The island is mostly
composed of rock, offering the only 100 meter-sand-beach on
the east side. Koh Krok is mainly visited for coral viewing.
Koh Sak: This
is a small island in horse shoe shape with an area of 0.05
square kilometer. The Island stands some 10 kilometers west
of Pattaya, 600 meter away from Ko Lan. It possesses two beaches;
one stretches for 250 meters in the northern part, the other
is in the south, stretching for 80 meters. The beach is fringed
by a coral reef, and there is a walking path connecting the
two beaches with each other. Skin diving is possible in the
vicinity of the islands.
Koh Phai: Koh
Phai consists of other several small islands scattering around
such as Koh Manwichai, Koh Luam, Koh Klung Badan, and etc;
Koh Phai is the largest. This group of islands is currently
under the supervision of the Royal Navy. The islands stand
about 13 kilometers from Pattya, two hours by boat. On the
top of the hill on Koh Phai, there is a lighthouse from which
you can get a panoramic view. The islands offer a good opportunity
for swimming, fishing, and diving to see coral.
Around Pattaya are some small offshore islands
which have beautiful beaches, clear water, and coral. You can
reach the islands either by taking a tour which includes for
example, snorkelling, or hire a boat from the promenade or pier
at South Pattaya. Costs vary according to your bargaining skills,
destination and the type of boat.
