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Pattaya Beach
Pattaya Beach is situated alongside the city centre. The section of beach from Central Road (Pattaya Klang) south to the Bali Hai pier is adjacent to the core of Pattaya's abundant
nightlife area. Most sections of the beach are covered by rented deckchairs run by local beverage vendors during daylight hours
Jomtien Beach
Jomtien Beach (Thai:
หาดจอมเทียน) is divided from the main part of Pattaya by Pratumnak Hill, just south of the city. Jomtien is primarily a residential area
with beachside hotels, bungalow complexes, condominiums and restaurants. An array of watersport activities can be found, including jet skis, parasailing and small sail boat (Hobie Cat) rental.
Jomtien's most visible landmark is the 56-story Pattaya Park tower, part of the Pattaya Park entertainment complex which also features a water park, roller coaster, and monorail. The Jomtien district is
already home to one of the largest resorts in Asia, the 4000+ room Ambassador City Jomtien.
Island groups
Off Pattaya there are some small islands and island groups. They are the primary scuba
diving destinations in and around Pattaya, especially the "Far Islands":
Mu Ko Larn (หมู่เกาะล้าน): The "Near Islands", Ko Larn (main island), Ko Sak and Ko Krok located 7.5 Km from the western shores of Pattaya.
Mu Ko Phai
(หมู่เกาะไผ่): The "Far Islands", Ko Phai (main island), Ko Man Wichai, Ko Hu Chang and Ko Klung Badan, located offshore
further west of the "Near Islands".
Ko Rin, located offshore to the southwest, south of Mu Ko Phai.
Pattaya is about 1½ hours, or 120 km by road from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Pattaya
is also served through U-Tapao International Airport which is 45 minutes drive from the city. By road, it is served by Sukhumvit Road and Motorway 7 from Bangkok.
Diving The most popular
destination in Pattaya for diving buffs is the Hardeep Wreck which was sunk by the allies in the Second World War. The wreck lies on its starboard side at a maximum depth of 26 meters. Other popular dive
destinations near Pattaya include:
Ko Rin
Ko Lan
Ko Man Wichai
Ko Hu Chang
Ko Khrok
The Wreck of HTMS Khram
Ko Sak
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