Beaches in Hua Hin
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The Hua Hin coast has long, flat beaches of soft sand and usually calm water. It is better for walking, swimming and kitesurfing than for snorkelling.
Hua Hin Beach
The main beach runs about 5 km south from the fishing piers in the town centre. The part in front of the Centara Grand, Hua Hin's historic railway hotel from 1923, is the most central. Deckchairs cost about THB 100, and ponies walk along the sand. Early morning is the best time for a walk.
Khao Takiab and Khao Tao
At the south end of the main beach, Khao Takiab is a small hill with a viewpoint over the bay. Monkeys live there, so keep food in your bag. Further south, Khao Tao has Sai Noi, a small, pretty beach in a rocky cove, about 15 km from town.
Cha-am and Pranburi
Cha-am, about 25 km north, is a Thai family favourite with seafood stalls and weekend crowds. Pranburi, 25–35 km south, is much quieter, with boutique resorts, pine trees along the shore and a mangrove forest park with a boardwalk.
Sea and safety
The sea is calmest from about December to April. Box jellyfish can appear, mostly in the wetter months, and some beaches have vinegar posts and warning signs. Hua Hin is one of Thailand's top kitesurfing spots, with good wind from about November to May; beginner courses usually take 8–12 hours.
Beaches at a glance
| Main beach | About 5 km, from the town centre to Khao Takiab |
|---|---|
| Quiet cove | Sai Noi at Khao Tao, about 15 km south |
| Quieter stays | Pranburi, 25–35 km south |
| Calmest sea | About December–April |
| Kitesurfing | About November–May |
| Watch for | Jellyfish signs; monkeys at Khao Takiab |