Hua Hin Beaches
Hua Hin Beach / Hua Hin Accommodations
The name Hua Hin – ‘rocky head’ in Thai -
is derived from the rocks that can be seen on the beach in front of the
Sofitel Central Hotel. It has a 5-kilometer beach lined with a variety of
private beach houses and 5 star resorts. The beach stretches some 7 kilometres
from the hill in the south called Khao Takiap, where the famous temple Wat
Khao Takiap is located. The beach is wide and long with white sand and scattering
rocks in some area. Some parts of the beach can be tranquil but activities
such as horse riding, kite boarding, and water sports can be found
here.
Is known as a twin city of Hua Hin but more popular among Thai visitors. Cha-am beach is about 28 kilometres north of Hua Hin. Cha-am is less developed than Hua Hin but it is picking up its pace to attract more foreign tourists. It is very quiet and relaxing during the week and gets busy on weekends. There are several fun activities such as Jet Ski, banana boat and bicycle riding.
Suan Son Pradiphat Beach
Protected by the Army Welfare Office, Suan Son Pradiphat is at Kilometre 241, some 10 kilometres south of Hua Hin. This is a serene and relaxing place to visit with various restaurants and accommodations - many local guesthouses and self-catering bungalows.
Khao Tao Beach
This small secluded beach at the foot of Khao Tao Hill lies about 20 kilometres south of Hua Hin. The beach is fringed with pine trees and more peaceful. Perhaps the landmark of this beach is a large Buddha statue looking out to the sea. Bungalows and small local restaurants are situated by the beach.
Khao Takiab Beach
Khao Takiab (chopstick hill) beach is 7 kilometres south of Hua Hin. The hill is famous for its hilltop temple and monkeys that live near temples. The best spot of this beach is located behind the hill where there are big expanses of beach and calm shallow waters ideal for children. You can take motorcycle taxi or local bus to Khao Takiab from Hua Hin’s town centre.
Pranburi Beach: a haven for boutique resorts
Pranburi is some 30 kilometres south of Hua
Hin. The beach itself may not be spectacular but its peaceful environment
infuses a sense of privacy and exclusivity. It was never a popular weekend
destination among travelers. In the past, holidaymakers preferred to stay
in Hua Hin and drive to Pranburi for a one day trip.
However, this is not the case, today, since it becomes a popular getaway
among travelers from Bangkok who seek to relax in style. That contributes
to the increase in the number of chic and boutique resorts. The trend started
in 2002 when Soneva hotelier group opened its first boutique resort in Pranburi.
The resort was a huge success, luring local and foreign investors to follow
its footstep. Yet it maintains its serenity. Some resorts in Pranburi offer
a shuttle van service for their customers who want to go to Hua Hin for
a night out. Nowadays, Pranburi is a tourist attraction by its own.
An interesting attraction nearby Pranburi is the Pranburi Forest Park, which
occupies a large area with a 1-kilometre pine-fringed beach and mangrove
nature trails.
