Another general overview of the beaches. There are already the same beach reviews Phuket, Samui, Phangan, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Krabi, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Hua hin.
Naturally, the review is made from personal experience. I spent the winter in Hua Hin, and then passed through a couple of times. The place does not look like a classic resort, but I personally liked it, the main thing is to understand why you are going.
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List of the best beaches in Hua Hin
There are fewer beaches in Hua Hin than in other resorts, and in general, this city is bypassed by many. The fact is that the beaches here are not only not bounty, but generally so-so. Lovers of Hua Hin will forgive me, we will assume that this is my personal opinion and many will actually agree with me. The beaches are shallow, sometimes you can't even swim at high tide. The sand is yellow, there are often waves on the sea. And visually, the beaches are not at all island - flat, flat - without large boulders in the water and palm trees.
Why do they go to Hua Hin? Firstly, it is quiet and calm in its own way. It is considered almost a European resort, although it looks about the same, in Thai. Many Europeans live and rest there. Good infrastructure, there are several shopping centers, large supermarkets, large hospitals such as Bangkok Hospital. And since the town is small and stretched along the coast (one main road), you can get everywhere very quickly, moreover, by minibus.
For me it is better to stay in a hotel somewhere in the area city beach (in fact, the entire central part of the city). There are a lot of hotels there, and the infrastructure will be all at hand, the beach is the best.
But it is better to winter in the area Takiab. I lived there. A calm place, not separated from the coast by a road, with a large number of apartments, but with an unacceptable beach. From it there is a minibus to the city center, it takes about 15 minutes to go.
All beaches of Hua Hin
City beach
The longest and, as a result, the most diverse beach in Hua Hin. The central part is attractive for its proximity to the city center, with its cafes and shops; rent (and instructors) of kites, water bananas, boats. Weak point - lack of vegetation on the beach and natural shade.
The northern point is famous for its picturesque boulders near the coast, some flora on the coast, guarded by a free parking for cars, bikes and shopping arcades with beach souvenirs on the way. Perhaps it is the most popular among both tourists and the local population. It is always crowded here. Minus - there is a natural parking for horses for hire, and there is a specific smell.
The southern part of the beach is the most spectacular; she huddled near Mount Takiab, which is home to hordes of macaques. Dozens of monkeys live their own lives on the beach. Vacationers coexist peacefully - if you keep your distance.
In general, you can swim and sunbathe in any part of the city beach. Along its entire length there are a lot of hotels and condominiums. You can get there by route tuk-tuk. More about the city beach.
Hua Hin City Beach
Thakiab beach
The beach adjoins Mount Takiab (on the other side - the city one), but there are no monkeys on it. It somewhat resembles an oriental bazaar - noisy, different-sized, without clear boundaries, outwardly not very neat. It is attractive with a series of vegetation on the shore, rental of scooters, boats, horses. The beach is much wider than the city beach and, especially, Sai Noi, and is suitable for playing football. Here you can walk freely, relax in a sun lounger, catch crabs among the stones of a man-made ridge that goes into the sea. Swimming is, for the most part, problematic: the bottom is too shallow.
In close proximity to the beach - numerous condominiums, bungalows, hotels; some - overlooking Siam.
It is more convenient to get there by car or bike. If you are on a tuk-tuk route, you will have to walk for about 10 minutes.. More about Takiab Beach.
Takiab beach
Suan Son beach, or Military
Located on the same coastal line as Takiab, about a kilometer away. It differs not in the crowded and luxurious system of evergreen needle-like casuarins on the shore, giving a wonderful shade. Our tourists consider it the best place for meditation. Not quite suitable for swimming, shallow water of 50 meters. You can sunbathe with your own mats..
The beach is located on the territory of a sports complex for the military, but the entrance is free. There is also an army canteen and excellent car park nearby. You will have to get there by car or bike: there is no public transport. Or stay in one of the hotels adjacent to the sea and the beach. More about Military Beach.
Suan Son military beach
Tao beach
A small plot a little further from Suan Son Beach, by Mount Tao. It is quite wide (one hundred meters), sloping, without stones and resembles the city beach of Hua Hin in its unpopular places. Swimming is problematic: there is shallow water for tens of meters. Sunbathing is also less interesting than all the others. But wandering along the edge of the sea, admiring the ships (here is the pier) is quite. The main trump card of this beach is its proximity to the picturesque Mount Thao and the Temple of the Turtle (Wat Tham KhaoTao) on her. A collection of beautiful pictures can be taken - both from the shore in Tao and from the mountain - in Siam.
It is easy to get to the beach (6-7 km from the city center), but on your own: there is no public transport. In general, the area is quite calm, not spoiled by the attention of tourists. More about Tao Beach.
Tao Beach
Sai Noi beach
The compact Sai Noi Beach is located in the south of Hua Hin, a 30-minute drive from the center. According to numerous reviews of tourists, this is the best place for swimming and sunbathing near the city. And I also consider it the best in Hua Hin, it is very similar to an island beach.
Suitable for lovers of a peaceful holiday: married couples, including the elderly or with small children, lovers, single aesthetes. Not crowded, quite clean, richly heaped with refined sand and shells, with a comfortable depth of the sea. It is a bay between picturesque rocks framed by greenery. The beach cannot boast of good food and entertainment like the city one. But no one will distract you from contemplating your own navel: there are almost no peddlers. There are no hotels nearby, no public transport. More about Sai Noi.
Sai Noi beach
Other beaches nearby
In fact, if you go to either side of Hua Hin, the coastline will not go anywhere and the beaches will continue. In the direction of Bangkok, you can go to Cha Am beach, which is also a resort, just less popular than Hua Hin. And a little further (even closer to the BKK) there will be a beach known as beach with Black Babisha. But it's not worth going very close to Bangkok, all the beaches are so-so.
Beaches stretch south from Hua Hin all the way to Surat Thani. Of the closest to Hua Hin, I drove only to Pran kiri (20 km), where the mangrove park is located, and in Sam Roy Yot National Park (60 km).
Hua Hin beaches map
On the map, you can see the location of certain beaches, as well as by clicking on the marker and then following the link to go to a detailed description. As you can see, there are not only the beaches of Hua Hin, but also the neighboring ones, which I also managed to bypass.
Hua Hin beaches
Hua Hin beaches:
Hua Hin beaches map (north)
Hua Hin beaches map (south)
