Hua Hin Beaches

Hua Hin have 5 beautiful local beaches accessible from Hua Hin town.

All "beach lovers" will guarantied be impressed by the number of good beaches here, not only in Hua Hin town but also around Hua Hin. Within an hour or two's drive from the town you will find many lovely beaches here.

The most popular batches are:

Hua Hin beach

Hua Hin beach are round 7 kilometer long and goes from town center to Khao Takiab. 

Compare to other Thai resorts this beach is little developed and because of the beach size you can always find a quiet little spot here. 

Sun loungers, deck chairs, umbrellas and tables are for hire along with Thai massage, water sport activities, horse rides and and all manner of other vendors and their wares. Jellyfish can be a problem at certain times of the year.

The beach has become very popular and can get quite crowded in town and just in front of the Sofitel in the high-seasons (compare to other beaches in the area, but not like other popular destinations in Thailand).

Cha-am beach

Cha-am beach is around 28 kilometers north of Hua Hin. The beach road is lined on one side with local vendors selling everything from seashells to grilled squid, on the other side of the road you find a row of trees, the beach and ocean. It is very quiet and relaxing during the week and gets busy at weekends with locals from the city enjoying themselves on the beach. When Hua Hin beach is mainly for foreigner, the Cha-am beach is where the Thai's go. You can have a blast on a jet ski, take a ride on the banana boat or simply relax in the shade of a tree by the ocean. Cha-am has retained its traditional ambience and popularity with locals and visitors.

Khao Takiab beach

Khao Takiab beach (chopstick hill) can be seen some 7 kilometers south of Hua Hin, the hill has a temple at the top and troops of monkeys that can be fed, for this reason it is also often referred to as ‘Monkey Mountain’. The beach at Khao Takiap is actually better behind the hill at Blue Wave where there are big expanses of beach and calm shallow waters ideal for children. Locals sometimes play football, volleyball and takraw on the wide flat sands of Khao Takiap beach. Green songtaews (twin benched pickup with a roof!) run frequently to Khao Takiab from town for 10 Baht, and a motorcycle taxi should cost no more than 50 Baht.

More info can be found on the Khao Takiab Guide.

Suan

Suan Son is further south of town, approximately 15 kilometers. It is named after the numerous pine trees that fringe the beach.

This is a popular spot for locals and you’ll be hard pushed to see other westerners.

The beach is wide and uncluttered and the ocean clear and inviting.

Khao Tao

Khao Tao has a beautiful small bay around 20 kilometers south of Hua Hin. Its deserted beach and delightful seaside restaurants make it a great venue for a day out of town where you can relax with good local food and a swim in the ocean.

You can take the local bus to the signposted turn off Petchkasem Road, then get a motorcycle taxi or charter a tuk-tuk to take you all the way to the local beaches of Had Sai Yai and Had Sai Noi.
 

For those looking to get away from the crowds and see a little more of the surrounding area read on.
This page will focus on beaches a little further out.
 

Khao Kalok

Khao Kalok is a bit of a mission to get to but well worth it. Drive to Pranburi and head towards Paknampran then take the second major turning on the right (not the Sam Roi Yod one). Follow this road for about 10km and make a right at the t-junction, follow the road round and follow the signs, it takes about 40 minutes.

There is a long beach with a concentration of good restaurants at the end, also has a large rock outcrop with a hole through it that shelters part of the beach (there are always Thais hiding under it).

Phu Noi

Phu Noi (Sam Roi Yod) is around 45 minutes drive away. As before drive to Pranburi, left at the lights and right at the first main turnoff. Follow the road straight for about 15km and turn left when you reach the big temple at Phu Noi. This road leads down to the beach. Not the best beach in the area but there are plenty of guesthouses and restaurants along the beach road where you can stop for a bite to eat. There are better beaches further into the National Park.

Ao Manao

Ao Manao (Prachuab) has got to be one of my favorite spots. It takes an hour, drive to Prachuab, turn off towards the city and follow the English signs to Ao Manao, takes you through the city, over a runway and into an army base. When you see the color of the water here you'll think you're on the Andaman.

Very popular with Thais and very few westerners here, the beach is great, ideal for kids (although does get jelly's in the season) and loads of food options. No better way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Ban Krut

Ban Krut is a small coastal town around 45 minutes drive south of Prachuab. It is sign posted off the main highway and takes a further 20 minutes or so to get to the beach. There are a number of resorts along the long stretch of golden beach and the area is very popular with Thais, especially at the weekends and holidays. Probably too far to go for a day out but it makes a great little break for a night away by the beach.

Bangsaphan

Bangsaphan is only 20 minutes from Ban Krut. There are a few expats living in this small, quiet town and it also is popular with locals. Accommodation options are somewhat limited but there is one three star resort there and a number of beach bungalows. There is even a little beach bar to while away the hours nursing a cold beer and watching the tide come in. Other attractions near Bangsaphan include Koh Talu, a small island and the first place south of Bangkok where you can go scuba diving and snorkeling.