# Jomtien Beach, Pattaya > Jomtien Beach is a long beach, about 6 km, south of central Pattaya beyond Pratumnak Hill. It's calmer than the main beach, with cleaner water and cafés, restaurants and condos along the shore. Entry is free. It's about 7.5 km from the centre, 10–15 minutes by Bolt or songthaew. On some Wednesdays the sunbeds and umbrellas are cleared. Half a day is enough. Web page: https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/jomtien-beach - City: [Pattaya](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya), Thailand - YesGo score: 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 2 h - Opening hours: Open 24 hours; sunbeds and umbrellas by day - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Free — a public beach - Length: About 6 km along Jomtien Beach Road - Sunbeds and umbrellas: Rented by locals; cleared on some Wednesdays for beach cleaning - 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, 100.88440 - Facts checked: 08.11.2026 ## Key facts - **≈ 6 km** — the beach's length along Jomtien Beach Road (source: travel guides) - **≈ 3 km** — south of Pattaya — Jomtien is separated from it by Pratumnak Hill (source: English Wikipedia) - **165 km** — to Bangkok (source: English Wikipedia) - **Windsurfing** — Jomtien is popular for swimming, windsurfing and water sports (source: English Wikipedia) - **Wednesdays** — since 2015 sunbeds have been cleared on some Wednesdays to free up and clean the beach (source: TAT News; Pattaya Mail) - **Condos** — line the beach — home to Bangkok second-homers and foreign residents (source: English Wikipedia) - **Market** — Jomtien Market by the beach — evening food and shopping (source: English Wikipedia) - **≈ 7.5 km** — by road from central Pattaya, about 10 minutes (source: OSRM 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. > **Jet skis — agree terms first** If you rent a jet ski, agree the price and time in advance and photograph it from every side before you ride — it makes 'damage' disputes on return easier to avoid. Don't swim near the jet ski and parasail zones. Don't leave valuables unattended on the beach. ## 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 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. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Own towel — if going on a Wednesday - [ ] Sunscreen and water - [ ] Cash for sunbeds and food - [ ] Swimming away from the jet skis - [ ] Evening: the market or sunset ## Pattaya's sea and beaches: compare and choose Pattaya beaches and islands rated by YesGo. - [Pattaya Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-beach) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · free - [Jomtien Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/jomtien-beach) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free - [Wat Yansangwararam](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/wat-yansangwararam) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · free - [Ko Lan](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/ko-lan) — YesGo score 17/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · ferry ≈ 30 baht, speedboat ≈ 150–300 ## 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 Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/jomtien-beach) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free 2. [Pattaya Viewpoint](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-viewpoint) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free 3. [Walking Street](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-walking-street) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · free (street) ## Good to know Jomtien Beach is south of Pratumnak Hill. Central Pattaya Beach is further north along Beach Road. Hotels and condos named Jomtien are simply places to stay in the area. ## Tips - 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](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-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. ## How we checked There'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. ## Sources - 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 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.