Beach Road promenade
Along the whole bay
The renewed seaside walkway runs the length of the beach, with trees, benches and views over the bay.
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Pattaya Beach
The city's central crescent beach and promenade along Beach Road, lined with hotels, restaurants and boats heading to the islands.
Favourite places
Dolphin Circle
North end of Beach Road
The roundabout with its dolphin statue marks the northern end of the beach and is a well-known landmark.
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South end, past Walking Street
The pier where ferries and speedboats leave for Koh Larn. Good for photos of the bay and the PATTAYA sign on the hill.
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Central Beach Road
The big shopping mall facing the beach is a cool place to rest, with restaurants on the upper floors.
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Local food
Goong pao
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Charcoal-grilled prawns with seafood dipping sauce, a staple of Pattaya seafood restaurants.
Pad thai
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Stir-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu, bean sprouts and peanuts, sold by street vendors and restaurants alike.
Where to eat
Central Festival Pattaya Beach
Beach Road
The mall has many restaurants and a food court with Thai and international food.
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South Pattaya
The south end of the beach has many seafood restaurants; check prices by weight before ordering.
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Where to stay
Central Pattaya
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Hotels on and just behind Beach Road, walking distance from the beach, malls and baht buses.
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Close to Walking Street and Bali Hai pier — convenient for island trips, but noisy at night.
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Culture
Pattaya Beach is a city beach used by locals and visitors alike. Cover up away from the sand, keep valuables with you, and swim only in the roped areas away from boats.
History
Pattaya Beach runs about 3 km around Pattaya Bay, from Dolphin Circle in the north to Walking Street in the south. The renewed promenade is good for walks and sunsets over the bay.
Tour plans
Pattaya bay in a day
1 dayStep 1: Morning walk
Walk the Beach Road promenade from Dolphin Circle while it is cool.
Step 2: Art in Paradise
Spend the hot hours at the 3D art museum on Second Road.
Step 3: Pattaya Viewpoint
Ride up Pratumnak Hill for sunset over the bay.
Step 4: Evening on Beach Road
Dinner near the beach and a walk to Bali Hai pier.
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Travel information
Best time to visit
November to February for cooler, dry days; early morning for a quiet walk, or sunset over the bay.
How to get there
Baht-bus songthaews loop along Beach Road and Second 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
The sea is busy with boats — swim only in marked areas.
