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Jomtien Beach, Pattaya

Jomtien Beach: a wide sandy shore with gentle surf, jet skis offshore and high-rises in the distance
Photo: Георгий Долгопский, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

The essentials in 10 seconds

Entry
Free — a public beach
Hours
Open 24 hours; sunbeds and umbrellas by day
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
2 h
With kids
Fine with kids
Length
About 6 km along Jomtien Beach Road
Sunbeds and umbrellas
Rented by locals; cleared on some Wednesdays for beach cleaning
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Water
Calmer and cleaner than central Pattaya Beach
Where
South of Pratumnak Hill; Dongtan Beach at the north end
Distances
≈ 7.5 km from central Pattaya and Bali Hai Pier, 10–15 minutes
Coordinates
12.87730, 100.88440YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

≈ 6 kmthe beach's length along Jomtien Beach Road
Sourcetravel guides
≈ 3 kmsouth of Pattaya — Jomtien is separated from it by Pratumnak Hill
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
165 kmto Bangkok
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
WindsurfingJomtien is popular for swimming, windsurfing and water sports
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
Wednesdayssince 2015 sunbeds have been cleared on some Wednesdays to free up and clean the beach
2 sourcesTAT NewsPattaya Mail
Condosline the beach — home to Bangkok second-homers and foreign residents
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
MarketJomtien Market by the beach — evening food and shopping
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
≈ 7.5 kmby road from central Pattaya, about 10 minutes
SourceOSRM route

What is Jomtien Beach?

Jomtien (Thai: Chom Thian) is a beach and district 3 km south of Pattaya, beyond Pratumnak Hill. The beach runs about 6 km along Jomtien Beach Road, with small Dongtan Beach at its north end. Cafés, restaurants, hotels and many residential towers line the shore.

Jomtien is calmer than central Pattaya Beach: fewer bars, more families and long-stay residents. People swim, ride jet skis and parasails, and windsurf here.

How the beach works: sunbeds, water and rules

The beach is public and free. Locals rent sunbeds and umbrellas — ask prices on the spot. Since 2015 Pattaya and Jomtien have had a rule that on some Wednesdays loungers and umbrellas are cleared to clean the beach and free up the sand; the schedule has changed over the years, so on a Wednesday bring your own towel.

The water at Jomtien is noticeably cleaner and calmer than in the centre, but it's still a city beach with boats and jet skis. Swim away from the machines and stay inside the buoys.

Things to do at Jomtien

  • Swimming and sunbathing on the quieter stretches.
  • Water sports — jet skis, parasailing, banana boats.
  • Windsurfing and kitesurfing in the windy months.
  • Sunset over the gulf.
  • Jomtien Market — evening food and souvenirs.
  • A seafront stroll along Jomtien Beach Road.

How to get to Jomtien Beach

Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.

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More tips

  1. From central Pattaya it's about 7.5 km south — 10–15 minutes by Bolt or Grab.
  2. By blue songthaew from the corner of South Pattaya Road and Thappraya Road to Jomtien Beach Road.
  3. From Bali Hai Pier it's about 7.5 km over Pratumnak Hill, 10 minutes by car.
  4. From Suvarnabhumi Airport it's about 120–130 km, 1.5–2 hours; a direct bus runs to Pattaya and Jomtien.
  5. Songthaews run along Jomtien Beach Road.

How long do you need, and when to go?

Plan half a day: a morning swim, lunch at a seafront café and sunset. If you're staying in Jomtien it's your everyday beach; central Pattaya and Walking Street are 10–15 minutes away.

The best time is November to April: dry and sunny. May to October brings rain and some waves, but Pattaya's bay is more sheltered than Phuket's west coast.

Is Jomtien Beach worth it?

Yes, if you want a Pattaya beach that's cleaner and quieter than the central one, with good cafés by the water.

The YesGo take: it's a city beach — don't expect turquoise water. For that, take a trip to Koh Larn. Nightlife is thinner in Jomtien; head to the centre for it.

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Pattaya's sea and beaches: compare and choose

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Pattaya Beach421 h 30 minFree6.9 km
Jomtien Beachyou are here332 hFree—
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Southern Pattaya in a day

Jomtien Beach in the morning, the Pratumnak Hill viewpoint in the afternoon, and Walking Street in the evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Jomtien Beachyou are here2 h · free
  2. 93 min walk from the previous stopPattaya Viewpoint45 min · free
  3. 19 min walk from the previous stopWalking Street1 h 30 min · free (street)

3 places · about 6 h 7 min with walks · 112 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • The quietest stretch is the southern end.
  • The best sunset is from the northern end, by Pratumnak Hill.
  • The market by the beach opens in the evening.
  • On Wednesdays, check whether the sunbeds are out.
  • By day: the Pratumnak Hill viewpoint.

Questions

Is there an entrance fee for Jomtien Beach?

No; sunbeds and umbrellas cost extra.

Can you swim at Jomtien?

Yes — the water is calmer and cleaner than central Pattaya; keep away from jet skis.

How do I get to Jomtien?

About 7.5 km from central Pattaya — 10–15 minutes by Bolt or songthaew.

Why are there no sunbeds on some Wednesdays?

They're cleared on some Wednesdays for beach cleaning; the schedule has changed over the years.

How long is the beach?

About 6 km.

Jomtien or Pattaya Beach?

Jomtien is quieter and cleaner; the centre is for nightlife.

When is the best time to go?

November to April.

How long do you need?

Half a day.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

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Sources and fact-check

  • English Wikipedia — Jomtien Beach: location, distances, district, water sports, market
  • TAT News (2015) and Pattaya Mail — the 'no-sunbed Wednesdays' rule on Pattaya and Jomtien beaches
  • OSM — beach coordinates; OSRM route — distances from central Pattaya and Bali Hai Pier
  • YesGo general facts for Thailand — payment, transport
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 08.11.2026 ·
How we checkedThere's no official website. Location, district and activities are from English Wikipedia. The 6 km length is from guides. The 'no-sunbed Wednesdays' rule dates from 2015 (TAT News); Pattaya Mail later reported a switch to one Wednesday a month, and we found no official 2026 schedule, so we say 'some Wednesdays' and mark it unconfirmed. Sunbed and jet ski prices are left out. Distances are 7.6 km OSRM routes from the centre and from Bali Hai Pier.

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