beachesKoh Larn
Tawaen Beach, Koh Larn
The turquoise water Pattaya is famous for, 45 minutes offshore.
Why we recommend it
The clear water people picture when they picture Thailand, reachable on a cheap public ferry rather than an organised tour.
Our review
Tawaen is the largest and best-served beach on Koh Larn, which is both its strength and its problem. Sunbeds, showers, kitchens and a 7-Eleven are all there, and so is everyone who came off the last boat. Take an early ferry from Bali Hai Pier and you get an hour or two of it nearly empty. Skip the packaged day tours, buy a ferry ticket yourself, and hire a scooter or a songthaew at the pier to reach the quieter beaches over the hill.
Highlights
- Cheap public ferry from Bali Hai Pier
- Best-served beach on the island
- Sunbeds, showers and beachfront kitchens
- Arrive before the tour boats
