Walking Street
Pattaya, Thailand
Pattaya Beach
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The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Free — a public beach
- Hours
- Open 24 hours; sunbeds and umbrellas by day
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 1 h 30 min
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Length
- About 3 km along Beach Road
- Water
- Swimming is possible, but the bay is busy with boats; cleaner at Koh Larn
- Sunbeds
- Rented by locals; cleared on some Wednesdays for beach cleaning
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Best time
- Sunset over the bay and an evening walk on the promenade
- Where
- Central Pattaya; Walking Street and Pratumnak Hill to the south
Key facts
≈ 3 kmthe beach's length along Beach Road
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Bangkok Post (2018)2.8 kmof shoreline was rebuilt by Thailand's Marine Department
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Pattaya MailBangkok Post35 mthe width added to the beach
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Bangkok Post2019work finished in February, with an official opening in June
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Pattaya Mail (2019)Wednesdayssince 2015 sunbeds have been cleared on some Wednesdays for cleaning
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TAT NewsPattaya MailSunsetthe sun sets into the bay right in front of the promenade
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from the mapKoh Larn7.5 km offshore — an island with cleaner water
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English WikipediaLipethere's a namesake Pattaya Beach on Koh Lipe — 900 km away
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OSMWhat is Pattaya Beach?
Pattaya Beach is the main city beach, stretching about 3 km along Beach Road from North Pattaya to the start of Walking Street in the south. A tree-lined promenade, cafés, hotels and malls run along the shore, with speedboats and boats moored in the bay.
The sand is new: the beach had been badly eroded, so Thailand's Marine Department rebuilt 2.8 km of shoreline and widened the beach by 35 m, finishing in 2019. Today it's above all a place for walks, sunset and relaxing in the city centre.
Can you swim, and how does the beach work?
You can swim, but it's a busy city bay: speedboats, jet skis and boats are close by, and the water isn't as clear as on the islands. For a clean sea, head to Koh Larn — 45 minutes by ferry — or Jomtien to the south.
The beach is public and free. Locals rent sunbeds and umbrellas; on some Wednesdays they're cleared so the sand can be cleaned — the schedule has changed over the years, so bring your own towel on a Wednesday.
Things to do
- Sunset over the bay — from the promenade or the sand.
- An evening walk along the Beach Road promenade.
- Cafés and bars by the sea.
- Water sports — parasailing, banana boats, jet skis.
- A view of the PATTAYA CITY sign on Pratumnak Hill.
- Street food on Beach Road in the evening.
How to get to Pattaya Beach
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- From anywhere in Pattaya — by blue songthaew along Beach Road; they loop along Beach Road and Second Road.
- By Bolt or Grab to the part of Beach Road you want.
- From Jomtien it's about 7 km over Pratumnak Hill, 10–15 minutes.
- From Suvarnabhumi Airport it's about 120 km, 1.5–2 hours; a direct bus runs to Pattaya.
- The beach runs the whole length of Beach Road — get off anywhere.
When to go and how long you need
An hour or so is enough if you're just strolling. The best time is an hour before sunset and into the evening: the heat eases, the promenade comes alive, and you can walk on to Walking Street. Mornings are quiet and cool.
The dry season is November to April; the rainy season brings downpours, but the bay is sheltered from big waves.
Is Pattaya Beach worth it?
Yes, for a walk: it's the heart of the city, and sunset over the bay from the promenade is one of Pattaya's best free views.
The YesGo take: it's not the best place for swimming — lots of boats and murkier water than on the islands. Swim at Jomtien or Koh Larn, and come here for sunset.
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Pattaya's sea and beaches: compare and choose
Pattaya beaches and islands rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.
| Pattaya Beachyou are here | 42 | 1 h 30 min | Free | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomtien Beach | 33 | 2 h | Free | 6.9 km |
| Wat Yansangwararam | 29 | 1 h | Free | 18.6 km |
| Ko Lan | 17 | 4 h | ferry ≈ 30 baht, speedboat ≈ 150–300 | 11.8 km |
Pattaya in a day
The Sanctuary of Truth in the morning, Pattaya Beach in the afternoon and Walking Street in the evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Sanctuary of Truth2 h · day 500 baht, night 700; children 110–140 cm 250/350
- 65 min walk from the previous stopPattaya Beachyou are here1 h 30 min · free
- 29 min walk from the previous stopWalking Street1 h 30 min · free (street)
3 places · about 6 h 34 min with walks · 94 min on foot in total
Nearby — add to your day
How to do it right
- Come an hour before sunset — the promenade livens up by evening.
- Mornings are quieter and cooler on the beach.
- Swimming is nicer at Jomtien or Koh Larn.
- Songthaews loop along Beach Road.
- In the evening: Walking Street at the end of the beach.
Questions
Can you swim at Pattaya Beach?
Yes, but the bay is full of boats; the water is cleaner at Jomtien and Koh Larn.
Is there an entrance fee?
No; sunbeds and umbrellas cost extra.
How long is Pattaya Beach?
About 3 km along Beach Road.
When was the beach widened?
In 2019: 2.8 km of shoreline was rebuilt and widened by 35 m.
Why are there no sunbeds on some Wednesdays?
They're cleared on some Wednesdays for beach cleaning; the schedule has changed.
When is the best time to go?
An hour before sunset and in the evening.
How do I get to the beach?
It's in the centre: by songthaew along Beach Road or by Bolt.
Where is the clean sea near Pattaya?
On Koh Larn, 45 minutes by ferry.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
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Sources and fact-check
- Pattaya Mail and Bangkok Post (2018–2019) — beach length, 2.8 km rebuild and 35 m widening, project dates
- TAT News (2015) and Pattaya Mail — the 'no-sunbed Wednesdays' rule
- OSM — beach coordinates; English Wikipedia — distance to Koh Larn
- YesGo general facts for Thailand — payment, transport
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