Dongtan Beach
North end of Jomtien
The shady northern stretch below Pratumnak Hill, with trees along the sand and a calmer feel.
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Pattaya, Thailand
Jomtien Beach
A long, calmer beach south of Pratumnak Hill, popular with families, kite-surfers and for seafood at sunset.
Favourite places
Jomtien promenade
Jomtien Beach Road
A seaside walkway along much of the beach, good for an evening walk or run as the sun goes down.
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Along the beach
Jomtien is the main place in Pattaya for kite-surfing and windsurfing, with schools and rentals along the shore. Parasailing and banana boats are offered too.
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Jomtien Night Market
Jomtien Beach Road
An evening market close to the beach with street food, snacks and clothes stalls.
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Local food
Pu pad pong karee
Pattaya, Thailand
Crab stir-fried with egg and mild curry powder, a seafood-restaurant favourite.
Tom yum goong
Pattaya, Thailand
Hot and sour prawn soup with lemongrass, galangal, lime leaf and chilli.
Pla muk yang
Pattaya, Thailand
Grilled squid on skewers, sold by vendors in the evening.
Where to eat
Jomtien Night Market
Jomtien Beach Road
Many small stalls in one place — try several dishes for dinner.
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Seafood restaurants on Jomtien Beach Road
Jomtien
Restaurants facing the sea display their seafood on ice; ask the price by weight first.
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Where to stay
Jomtien
Pattaya, Thailand
Relaxed and family-friendly, with apartments and hotels along the beach and good value for longer stays.
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Pattaya, Thailand
The quiet hill between Jomtien and Pattaya, with small beaches and easy access to both.
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Culture
Topless sunbathing is not accepted on Thai beaches, and swimwear is for the beach only — cover up for shops and restaurants. Read the flags and stay out of the water near jet skis and boats.
History
Jomtien stretches for about 6 km south of central Pattaya. It is more relaxed than Pattaya Beach, with water sports, a seaside promenade and seafood restaurants.
Tour plans
Jomtien beach afternoon
Half dayStep 1: Big Buddha Temple
Start on Pratumnak Hill at Wat Phra Yai.
Step 2: Dongtan Beach
Walk down to the shady north end of Jomtien.
Step 3: Sunset on the promenade
Stroll south along the seafront as the sun sets.
Step 4: Night market dinner
Finish with street food at Jomtien Night Market.
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Travel information
Best time to visit
November to April for calm seas; late afternoon to sunset is the nicest time on the promenade.
How to get there
Songthaews run between Pattaya and Jomtien Beach Road.
Getting around
Baht buses (blue songthaew pick-ups) loop one way along Beach Road and back along Second Road; wave one down, ride, and press the buzzer to get off. Other songthaews run to Jomtien and Naklua. Grab and Bolt cars and motorbike taxis work across the city, and are the easiest way to reach Pratumnak Hill or places south of town. Scooters can be rented, but you need a licence valid for motorbikes and a helmet.
Travel tips
Use licensed operators for jet skis and photograph rentals before you ride.
