Traveler:
“Pattaya Beach feels busy no matter when I go. Is there a calmer spot with a different vibe?”
Local Friend:
“Absolutely. There are a few hidden shorelines that most tourists never visit.
They’re quieter, more scenic, and show you a completely different side of Pattaya.”
Traveler:
“Really? That sounds perfect. I’d love to check them out.”
Local Friend:
“Great! Let me show you three local favorite secret beaches.
They’re easy to access and ideal for a peaceful day trip.”
Pattaya is way more than just the crowded main beach. If you know where to look, there are some amazing hidden spots that locals love — and they feel like a whole different world.
🌊 Three Hidden Beaches Near Pattaya
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 completely different atmosphere from Pattaya Beach.
Some are peaceful and local, while others feel more resort-like — but all are perfect if you want a calmer seaside experience.
Before exploring each beach in detail, check the map below to see their locations relative to Pattaya Beach.
Featured Secret Beaches:
- Blue Mark 1. Wong Amat Beach (Naklua 18): A peaceful, upscale area in the northern part of the city.
- Yellow Mark 2. Cosy Beach: A hidden gem tucked away behind Pratumnak Hill.
- Red Mark 3. Paradise Beach Pattaya: A secluded spot at the southern end of the coastline.
🏖️ 1. Wong Amat Beach (Naklua 18)
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
This beach has a calm and comfortable vibe.
There are no loud water sports, no aggressive vendors, and no party atmosphere.
Instead, you’ll see people swimming quietly, couples taking photos, and locals enjoying the shade under palm trees.
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.
Below is a simple step-by-step view from the main road to the beach, so you can follow the same path without getting lost.
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
As you walk down Naklua 18 toward the beach, Sashimi Secret Beach Naklua 18 appears on the left side just before the sand.
From this point, the main sandy beach opens on the right, while a rocky coastal area continues further to the left.
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
Perfect for:
- Wide landscape shots
- People walking along the shoreline
- Clean sky-and-sea compositions
📌 2. The Rocky Cove on the South Side
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
📍 Custom My Map (Beach layout & food spots)
👉 Open the interactive My Map
📌 Official Google Maps location
👉 View Wong Amat Beach on Google Maps
🌴 2. Cosy Beach — A Quiet Hidden Spot in Pratumnak
Cosy Beach is a small, peaceful beach hidden below the Pratumnak hill area.
It’s not as easy to access as Pattaya Beach, but that’s exactly why it feels calm, local, and special.
🟦 What the Beach Feels Like
Cosy Beach is small, quiet, and very relaxed.
Most visitors are Western travelers and long-stay residents enjoying reading, sunbathing, or massages.
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
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)
Follow the road toward the sea until you reach several restaurants overlooking the water.
This restaurant area is the easiest place to recognize before heading down to the 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.
🟦 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)
One of Cosy Beach’s biggest charms is the collection of seaside restaurants located above the beach cliffs.
After relaxing on the sand, you can easily walk back up and enjoy ocean-view dining without moving far.
🍽 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
🍰 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
🧜♀️ 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
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.
🌴 3. Paradise Beach Pattaya — A Small, Quiet Spot in Pratumnak
Paradise Beach Pattaya is a small, quiet beach located in the Pratumnak area.
Right next to it is Pratumnak Beach — the two beaches sit side by side, almost like a pair of small connected coves.
If you walk down Phra Tam Nak 4 Alley and continue down the short, steep staircase,
you’ll find Paradise Beach on the right and Pratumnak Beach on the left.
They are so close that you can easily walk between them in less than a minute.
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
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.
You’ll often see Russian and European long-stay visitors lying on towels rather than renting beach chairs.
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.
There is usually no toilet on the beach.
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.
The final approach always requires a short walk.
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)
After the steep walk down, this calm beach feels like a quiet reward.
At the bottom of the stairs:
➡ Right → Paradise Beach
➡ Left → Pratumnak Beach
Both beaches are extremely close, making it easy to visit both in one walk.
🧭 My Budget Route: Songthaew + Walking
If you want a cheaper way to reach the beach, you can combine a songthaew with a short walk.
This isn’t the most comfortable option, but it is possible if you don’t mind walking uphill.
My route was:
Thappraya Road (songthaew)
→ Phra Tamnak Road (on foot)
→ Phra Tam Nak 4 Alley (on foot)
→ Down the stairs to the beach
Using Asia Pattaya Hotel as a landmark makes the route much easier to understand.
🗺 Route Map
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Route layout based on Google Maps data.
Map created using Google Maps as reference.
🌅 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 empty
- Late 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.
It’s a perfect place to slow down, take photos, or simply sit and do nothing.
Asia Pattaya Hotel (Extra Info)
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.
📝 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 realistic
- From 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.
These three quiet shorelines each provide a different atmosphere, and choosing the right one depends on the type of experience you want.
✔ Wong Amat Beach — Best for Easy Access & Calm Scenery
A clean, relaxed beach close to Terminal 21 and Naklua.
Great for families, long-stay visitors, and anyone who wants a soft-sand beach without the crowds.
Walking paths and photography spots are especially enjoyable.
✔ Cosy Beach — Best for Chill Vibes + Café Hopping
Small, peaceful, and hidden below a cliff.
The beach itself is simple, but the restaurants above offer some of the best sea views in Pattaya.
Perfect for people who enjoy relaxing first, then eating somewhere scenic.
✔ 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.
Bring your own drinks, take your time, and enjoy the slow atmosphere.
🌴 A Different Side of Pattaya
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 —
a side that many visitors never realize exists.
