Pattaya is well known for its busy city beach, but just a short distance away, you can find much quieter and more relaxed shorelines.
The three beaches below are all easy to reach, yet each offers a comThey’re quite, more scenicpletely different atmosphere from Pattaya Beach.
Before exploring each beach in detail, you can check their locations on the map below.
Map data provided via Google My Maps.
The map shows the exact locations of the three beaches introduced in this article, so you can easily plan your visit based on distance and access.
🏖️① Wong Amat Beach (Naklua 18)
Wide, uncrowded stretch of Wong Amat Beach — perfect for a slow day. Wong Amat Beach is one of Pattaya’s best spots if you want a quiet, scenic beach without leaving the city.
🟦 Overview – A Quiet Local Beach Away from the Crowds
Wong Amat Beach is located just north of Pattaya Beach, but the atmosphere feels completely different.
It’s cleaner, quieter, and far less crowded, making it popular with locals, families, and long-stay visitors who prefer a slower seaside pace.
The long stretch of soft sand and gentle waves makes it perfect for relaxed walks, casual photos, and peaceful afternoons by the sea.
🟦 Vibe – Calm, Scenic, and Comfortably Local
Gentle waves and calm water — great for relaxing by the shoreline. This beach has a calm and comfortable vibe.
There are no loud water sports, no aggressive vendors, and no party atmosphere.
Wong Amat is especially popular with:
Long-stay expats
Thai families
Visitors staying near Terminal 21
Café lovers exploring Naklua 18
🟦 How to Get There – Naklua 18 Entrance
The Naklua 18 entrance is the easiest and most stress-free way to reach Wong Amat Beach.
STEP
Naklua Road → Soi 18 Entrance
Entrance to Naklua 18 — this is the road that takes you straight to Wong Amat Beach. STEP
Walking Down Naklua 18
Quiet local street vibes as you walk down Soi 18 toward the beach. STEP
You’re Almost There – The Beach Is Just Ahead
This little pathway is the shortcut locals use to reach the beach.
The easiest way to access Wong Amat Beach is through Naklua 18 (Soi 18).
From there, you can walk straight to the beach without any complicated routes.
Access guide:
From Terminal 21: about 3–5 minutes by car or motorbike
From Pattaya Beach Road: around 10 minutes
Songthaews run along Naklua Road
Walkable if staying nearby (Dusit, Centara, etc.)
This entrance is safe, simple, and ideal even for first-time visitors.
🟦 Food Spots – Sashimi Secret Beach Naklua 18
Beachfront tables where you can eat while watching the waves roll in. As you walk down Naklua 18 toward the beach, Sashimi Secret Beach Naklua 18 appears on the left side just before the sand.
It’s a small oceanfront restaurant where you can enjoy:
Fresh seafood
Thai dishes
Cold drinks
A casual beachside atmosphere
It’s a great place to stop after a beach walk or to sit and watch the waves while eating.
🟦 Photography Spots – Two Different Coastal Styles
Wong Amat Beach offers two completely different photo atmospheres, depending on which direction you walk.
📌 1. The open sandy Shore
Wong Amat Beach Perfect for:
Wide landscape shots
People walking along the shoreline
Clean sky-and-sea compositions
📌 2. The Rocky Cove on the South Side
The rocky part of Wong Amat’s south end — quiet and photogenic. This area has rugged rocks and shallow water patterns.
It’s not ideal for swimming, but it’s excellent for:
Dramatic coastline photos
Sunset silhouettes
Rock and tide detail shots
Map showing the Naklua 18 entrance, food spots, sandy beach, and rocky coastal area. 🌴 ②Cosy Beach — A Quiet Hidden Spot in Pratumnak
A wide view of Cosy Beach Pattaya, lined with sunbeds and quiet seaside scenery. Cosy Beach is a small, peaceful beach hidden below the Pratumnak hill area.
🟦What the Beach Feels Like
Shaded spots on Cosy Beach where visitors relax and enjoy Thai beach massages. Cosy Beach is small, quiet, and very relaxed.
Typical prices:
Beach chair: about 100 THB Thai massage: about 300 THB per hour
It’s not a party beach — it’s a place to slow down.
🟦 How to Get There – Step-by-Step from Rajchawaroon Road
STEP
Reach Rajchawaroon Road
Rajchawaroon Road — the main route visitors use to reach the Cosy Beach area. Rajchawaroon Road is the main access route to the Pratumnak cliffside area.
You can reach it by:
Motorbike taxi
Grab / Taxi
Walking (if staying nearby)
STEP
Find the Seaside Restaurant Area
Restaurant area along Rajchawaroon Road, with a sign pointing toward the path down to Cosy Beach. Follow the road toward the sea until you reach several restaurants overlooking the water.
STEP
Walk Down to the Beach
The steep stairway descending from the cliffside restaurant area down to Cosy Beach. Look for the narrow stairway leading down from the restaurant area
Important notes:
Steep stairs
Narrow path
Slippery after rain
You can go down in sandals, but walk carefully.
📍 Google Mapshttps://maps.app.goo.gl/w5Tec9w6nPbnYuzj7
🟦 Shops & Snacks – Very Limited Choices
In the center of the beach, you’ll only find a few small local stalls selling:
Water
Soft drinks
Light snacks
There are no proper restaurants on the sand, so it’s best to buy drinks or snacks before coming down from Rajchawaroon Road.
This simplicity is part of Cosy Beach’s charm — but it’s better to come prepared.
Nearby Restaurants (Great Views from Above the Beach) A relaxing sea-view terrace at The Chocolate Factory, one of the popular spots near Cosy Beach. One of Cosy Beach’s biggest charms is the collection of seaside restaurants located above the beach cliffs .
🍽 The Sky Gallery Pattaya
A well-known viewpoint restaurant with a wide terrace overlooking the sea.
Scenic open terrace with panoramic ocean views
Thai and Western dishes available
One of the best sunset spots in the Pratumnak area
📍 Google Mapshttps://maps.app.goo.gl/osLLz2ggg8kSeJXa7
🍰 The Chocolate Factory Pattaya
A café and restaurant combined, perfect for a relaxing break with desserts.
Deck seating facing Cosy Beach
Great cakes, coffee, and light meals
Popular stop for a short seaside rest
📍 Google Mapshttps://maps.app.goo.gl/d6ShuBJ5pcw9oWoJ7
🧜♀️ 3 Mermaids Restaurant
A trendy restaurant with playful design and many photo-friendly corners.
Thai and Western menu with wide variety
Stylish atmosphere with many photo spots
Large parking area — easy access for drivers
📍 Google Mapshttps://maps.app.goo.gl/GHbcsAsg9CHcSAnb9
Taking a break here with ocean views is a great add-on to your beach visit.
Summary ｜Cosy Beach Cosy Beach is a peaceful hidden beach perfect for travelers who prefer calm scenery over crowds.
Easy access via Rajchawaroon Road and the cliffside restaurant area
Steep but short walk down to a quiet, relaxing beach
Minimal shops — prepare drinks in advance
Beautiful ocean-view restaurants just above the beach
It’s an ideal spot to enjoy both a quiet beach and a scenic dining experience in one simple visit.
🌴 ③Paradise Beach Pattaya — A Small, Quiet Spot in Pratumnak
A peaceful view of Paradise Beach Pattaya, seen from the upper walkway. Paradise Beach Pattaya is a small, quiet beach located in the Pratumnak area.
If you walk down Phra Tam Nak 4 Alley and continue down the short, steep staircase,
Pratumnak Beach also has direct access from Asia Pattaya Hotel, which gives the area a slightly more private and relaxed atmosphere compared to Pattaya’s main beaches.
🏝️ Beach Atmosphere
Beach chairs and umbrellas set up along the quiet shoreline of Paradise Beach. Paradise Beach is calm, peaceful, and ideal for travelers who simply want to relax.
✔ Quiet and uncrowded
There are fewer tourists here compared to Pattaya Beach.
Beach chairs are available for around 100 THB, but many visitors prefer to sit directly on the sand.
✔ Minimal facilities
Sometimes a small vendor appears, but it’s safer to bring your own drinks.
Before coming down, it’s a good idea to buy water or snacks around Phra Tam Nak 4 Alley, where a few small shops and convenience stores are located.
The Pratumnak Beach side is just as quiet, and many visitors enjoy walking back and forth between the two beaches.
🚶 How to Get There (No Songthaew Goes Directly to the Beach)
Neither Paradise Beach nor Pratumnak Beach has direct songthaew access.
Realistic access options:
Car
Motorbike
Motorbike taxi or Bolt
Walking from nearby hotels
🪜 Step-by-Step Access Route
(Using Asia Pattaya Hotel as a landmark)
STEP
Go to the Asia Pattaya Hotel area on Phra Tamnak Road.
The entrance to Asia Pattaya Hotel, a key landmark when accessing the beach area. STEP
Enter Phra Tam Nak 4 Alley next to the hotel.
The small path leading down to Paradise Beach from Phra Tam Nak 4 Alley. STEP
Walk down the alley until you reach the steep staircase.
The steep stairway that leads directly down to Paradise Beach Pattaya. STEP
Beach
Arriving at Paradise Beach Pattaya — a quiet, peaceful shoreline hidden below Pratumnak Hill After the steep walk down, this calm beach feels like a quiet reward.
At the bottom of the stairs:
Both beaches are extremely close, making it easy to visit both in one walk.
📍 Google Mapshttps://maps.app.goo.gl/gFd9j4nLWLyaPUGL7
🧭 My Budget Route: Songthaew + Walking
If you want a cheaper way to reach the beach, you can combine a songthaew with a short walk.
My route was:
Thappraya Road (songthaew)
Using Asia Pattaya Hotel as a landmark makes the route much easier to understand.
🗺 Route Map
Map caption suggestion: Route layout based on Google Maps data.
Map created using Google Maps as reference.
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🌅 Best Time to Visit
Paradise Beach isn’t flashy, but its charm lies in its peaceful atmosphere.
The best times to visit are:
Early morning , when the beach is almost emptyLate afternoon , when the sunlight becomes softer and the heat is more comfortable
During these hours, you can enjoy a quiet, relaxing vibe where the only real sound is the waves.
Asia Pattaya Hotel (Extra Info)
A wide ocean view from the Asia Pattaya Hotel area, overlooking the connected beaches. Although this article doesn’t go into full detail, Asia Pattaya Hotel , located right above Paradise and Pratumnak Beaches, is worth knowing about.
Here’s why it stands out:
The pool and restaurant area behind the hotel has a very relaxed, open atmosphere
Pratumnak Beach is accessible directly through the hotel grounds
The hotel even has a short-course golf area , which is quite rare in Pattaya
Because of its unique location and atmosphere, simply walking around the hotel’s back-area surroundings is already an enjoyable experience alongside your beach visit.
📍 Google Mapshttps://maps.app.goo.gl/YVRHYpuDdu6Q87hUA
（A detailed article about Asia Pattaya Hotel and its golf course is planned separately）
📝 Summary
Paradise Beach Pattaya and Pratumnak Beach are two small beaches located right next to each other.
Both beaches are quiet and non-touristy
Beach chairs cost around 100 THB , but many people simply relax on towels
There are very few vendors , so it’s best to bring your own drinks
Songthaews do not go directly — walking, motorbike, or car access is more realisticFrom the Phra Tam Nak 4 Alley stairs :
Right → Paradise Beach
Left → Pratumnak Beach
The surrounding area of Asia Pattaya Hotel has great vibes and is worth exploring on its own
If you’re looking for a peaceful beach with almost no commercial noise, this area is one of the best hidden corners of Pattaya.
Final Overview — Which Quiet Beach Is Best for You? Pattaya has much more to offer than its busy main beach.
✔ Wong Amat Beach — Best for Easy Access & Calm Scenery A clean, relaxed beach close to Terminal 21 and Naklua.
✔ Cosy Beach — Best for Chill Vibes + Café Hopping Small, peaceful, and hidden below a cliff.best sea views in Pattaya .
✔ Paradise Beach & Pratumnak Beach — Best for Peaceful, Local Energy A pair of small, quiet beaches ideal for travelers who want zero noise and almost no vendors .
Overall If Pattaya’s main beach feels too crowded or commercial, these alternative shorelines offer a refreshing change.
Each one shows a different, calmer, more local side of Pattaya —
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