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Beaches in Hua Hin
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Shirahama
Beach (E-6～9)
Hua Hin's main white sand beach stretches some 7 kilometres from the town centre
to Khao Takiab. It has yet to become as developed as some other Thai resorts,
such as Phuket and Samui, and so even at the height of the peak season, you can
always find a quiet little spot. Here, you can see the rock formation ( in front
of the Hilton Hotel,
Map D5) from which this town derives its name -- Hua Hin mean 'head stone' .
There are plenty of deck chairs, sun loungers and beach umbrellas available for
a small hourly charge, as well as food and drink stands.
Getting there: Just a short stroll from the Satukarn
crossroads
(Map C6), at the
end of Damnern Kasem Road.
Khao
Takiab Beach (E-10)
Khao Takiab (Chopstick Peak) is a hill located 3-4 km south of downtown Hua Hin.
Famous for its 20 meter tall standing Buddha, it is clearly visible from the
main Hua Hin beach. If you are feeling strong and confident, you could walk
along the beach to Khao Takiab from the central Hua Hin. Should you feel less
athletic, there is a Song Thew bus service from Hua Hin's main market.
However you get there, the Khao Takiab area now boasts an increasing number of
guesthouses, small hotels, resorts and quiet restaurants.
Getting there: Song Thew （10 Baht), Tuk-tuk or Motorcycle taxi (negotiable).
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Suan
Son Beach (E-11)
Just south of Khao Takiab is Suan Son (Sea Pine) beach, a long and quiet stretch
of beautiful sand with plenty of pine trees for shade. The beach has some small
food stalls and also some basic accommodation. Entrance is via Soi 99, which
will take you through a military checkpoint -- this beach is the property of the
Thai Armed Forces! At the checkpoint, visitors are sometimes (not always)
requested to pay 10 Baht. Although the beach is popular with Thai families on
weekends, it can be very quiet at other times. Beach chairs, groundsheets and
other beach items can be rented on site at very reasonable rates.
Getting there: Local bus（10~20 Baht),
Tuk-tuk （approx. 500 Baht), or Motorcycle taxi.
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Khao
Tao (Off
Map)
Khao
Tao, a beautiful, secluded little bay around 20 kilometres south of Hua Hin, has
two quiet beaches - Had Sai Yai and Had Sai Noi. These often deserted beaches
offer both golden sand (rarely limited by the incoming tide) and delightful
seaside restaurants, making this area a great venue for a day out of town where
you can relax with good local food and a swim in the ocean. If you're lucky, you
might even see some pink (yes, pink) Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins swimming by
just a short way offshore. Getting there: Take a local bus（10~20 Baht) to Soi 101 then hire a motorcycle taxi or Tuk-tuk; alternatively, charter a tuk-tuk to take you all the way.
Out of Town Beaches
If you have your own
transport and feel like getting away from Hua Hin for a few hours, then here are
some nice, secluded beaches recommended by many local residents:
Haad Sai Noi
Located about 20 minutes (by car) south of Hua Hin, this can get busy at weekends but might be more peaceful if you are able to visit during the week.
You'll pass close by this one if you travel to the town of Pranburi. Getting there is a bit tricky, involving a less than straight 40 minute drive, but you'll be rewarded with a nice long beach with quite a few good restaurants. It says a lot that this place is very popular with the Thais!
This is quite a journey, being located on the far side of the provincial capital, Prachuap. After passing through the city, look for the signs that will take you to a beach with water the colour of a tourist poster. Another one that's popular with Thais!
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Hua Hin, Prachuap Khirikhan
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