Baan Amphur Beach is a tranquil spot where the only sounds you hear are the wind and the rustling of palm trees. You can relax under an umbrella in one of the beach cafes (with plastic chairs and high tables) or on sun loungers under umbrellas right on the beach. A small stall under the palms offers freshly brewed coffee, and there’s a playground nearby where children can run around.
The beach features a pavilion, a palm-lined walkway, and plenty of space for beach games on the sand. While part of the beach is well-maintained, half of it remains a bit overgrown and untended, offering a sense of complete seclusion. This is a great place close to Pattaya with almost island-like clean water and a pleasant atmosphere.
The beach is free from the typical vendors that often approach sunbathers, and there are few foreign tourists. In fact, it’s sparsely populated, especially on weekdays. On weekends, local Thai visitors come to enjoy the beach. The only area with any real activity is the northern part, where 32nd Alley meets the beach. The entire southern half of the beach is virtually wild, with nothing but sand and sea.
Beach Overview
The beach stretches for 800 meters (about half a mile), with the northern end meeting a breakwater that separates the river’s mouth from the sea. Further north, closer to Pattaya, is the marina and yacht club. The southern end of the beach is bordered by a cape, where you’ll find the Rimpa Lapin restaurant offering a beautiful view of the beach, the sea, and the distant city skyline.
The middle section of the beach is very wide, with 30 meters (100 feet) of bare sand. There’s an area with umbrellas, and another even wider section is filled with sun loungers, with umbrellas reaching right to the water’s edge. Most of the beach is almost uninhabited, with a width ranging from 10 to 20 meters (30-65 feet), but there is some litter, and the sand is overgrown with grass in places.
Swimming Conditions
The water entry is not gradual, and it gets deep quickly. During low tide, however, you’ll need to walk far out to reach any depth, with the water barely reaching your knees. At the end of the season (late February to March), waves and strong winds are common. During low tide, sea urchins and other marine life, as well as shells, can appear near the shore and in the surf.
Because the water can be murky, walking barefoot on the seabed during these times can be risky—you might step on something sharp. During the season, when the weather is good and the water is calm, it is clean and pleasant. There’s little debris in the water, and the sand is light yellow and fine. You might find broken shells of various kinds on the shore.
Sunbeds and Shade
The 100 meters (330 feet) of beach closest to the breakwater, right opposite the parking area, are covered with sun loungers under umbrellas. Here, between the beach and the road, there’s a palm-lined walkway with food and drink stalls.
Opposite the entrance to the beach from 32nd Street, there’s a pavilion, beyond which stretches a very wide and bare section of the beach, without sun loungers or vegetation.
Along this part of the beach, palm trees are neatly planted in rows, with a narrow path and a few benches underneath, providing a pleasant place to sit.
The walkway is far from the water, as the strip of sand is very wide here, but it’s better than being out in the open sun during the hot midday hours. Further south toward the cape, the beach becomes less maintained and more deserted, with the sand overgrown with local creeping plants. However, this area offers complete seclusion and silence.
Beach Photos
Amenities
The northern end of the beach meets the breakwater separating the river’s mouth from the sea. Nearby, there’s a seafood restaurant, fishermen’s boats, toilets, and parking. This area is not very touristy.
Across the road from the beach, opposite the parking area, there’s a small park with exercise equipment and a somewhat worn-out children’s playground. Next to the playground, there’s a Thai cafe that sets up low tables and mats on the grass at sunset.
Much of the beach is bordered by gates and fences overgrown with tropical vegetation, leading to large condos and hotels set back from the water. These buildings don’t stand out and don’t spoil the sense of seclusion. The nearest large stores are on Sukhumvit Road, about 300 meters (985 feet) from 32nd Street (including a mini Big C and other local shops).
Near the cape at the southern end of the beach is the Rimpa Lapin restaurant. The tables are set on open terraces at different levels, creating a romantic and atmospheric setting with excellent views of the sea and the distant city. The menu offers Thai and international cuisine, with a wide selection of seafood.
There aren’t many attractions nearby. For children, there’s the recently opened Exotic Farm on Sukhumvit, which features a zoo, children’s rides, and an Italian restaurant. Nearby is Greta Farm, located across Sukhumvit from 38th Street.
In the same direction, you can visit one of Pattaya’s main attractions, Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Silverlake Vineyards, and Wat Yan Temple.
Heading towards Sattahip on Sukhumvit, you’ll find Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark, Sai Kaew Military Beach, and other attractions. Toward Pattaya, you’ll find Alangkarn Theater, elephant rides, and the floating market.
Accommodation
There aren’t many accommodations near the beach. Along 32nd Street, there are a few condo buildings, a couple of hotels, and a villa community. There are more empty lots than developed areas, giving the impression of a relatively undeveloped area.
The large Baan Somprasong Hotel is located near 32nd Street.
Among the condos, the largest is Sunshine Beach Condotel by Komtana.
Other options include Sunrise Beach Resort and Residence and Tw Jomtien Beach Resort. There are almost no affordable rental houses near the beach, and anything available is usually set back from the coast, closer to Sukhumvit.
How to Find the Beach
Baan Amphur Beach is located just south of the marina, 14 kilometers (about 9 miles) south of Pattaya, in the Na-Jomtien area. If driving, take the U-turn at Sattahip Technical College and turn onto 32nd Alley (Na Chom Thian 32 Alley).
Without personal transportation, take a white tuk-tuk along Sukhumvit, get off at the Technical College, cross the road, and walk 400 meters (about 1300 feet) down 32nd Street to the sea.
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