Bang Saen Beach: Thailand's Favourite Local Seaside Escape
About 45 minutes to 1 hour north of Pattaya, near Chonburi, Bang Saen is one of the most beloved beaches of Thai families and the closest real beach to Bangkok. Far from the international tourist scene, it offers a genuine Thai seaside atmosphere: a long beach with calm, shallow water, a promenade shaded by casuarina trees, grilled squid and seafood stalls, trendy cafés and the famous Khao Sam Muk, the "Monkey Hill", watching over the bay.
What to Do in Bang Saen
Enjoy a Thai-Style Beach Day
Rent a lounger and umbrella, order grilled seafood from the beach vendors and enjoy the lively atmosphere of a Thai family beach, especially at weekends. The sea is calm and shallow, ideal for families.
Walk or Cycle Along the Promenade
A long seaside promenade, shaded by casuarina trees, runs along the beach, perfect for a walk, a jog or a bike ride at sunset.
Climb Khao Sam Muk
At the end of the bay, the small hill of Khao Sam Muk is home to a Chinese shrine, a viewpoint over the bay and a large troop of free-roaming monkeys. A local landmark, featured on the seal of Chonburi province.
Seafood and Cafés
Bang Saen is famous for its seafood restaurants and its trendy seaside cafés, popular with students from the nearby university and with weekend visitors from Bangkok. The fishing market of Ang Sila is just next door.
Practical Information
Location: Saen Suk, Mueang Chon Buri, about 60 km north of Pattaya
Access: free, open every day
Getting there: about 45 minutes to 1 hour by car from our villas in Soi Pattaya Land
Good to Know
Weekdays vs weekends: the beach is very quiet during the week and lively at weekends, when Bangkok families arrive.
Vendor-free day: once a week, the beach is cleared of umbrellas and stalls for cleaning, perfect for a peaceful walk, but with fewer services.
Beware of the monkeys: on Khao Sam Muk, keep your bags closed, do not carry food in your hands and keep a safe distance.
Combine your day: Khao Kheow Open Zoo and the golf courses of Bang Phra are on the way back to Pattaya.
Best time: late afternoon for the sunset, followed by a seafood dinner by the sea.
Our Concierge Team at Your Service
Staying in one of our villas or hotels? Our Concierge Team is here to help you plan the perfect day trip: private car with driver, the best seafood restaurants and cafés in Bang Saen, and ideas to combine your day with other attractions. Our team keeps discovering new places to make every stay even better.
Just send us a message on WhatsApp, Line, WeChat, Telegram or KakaoTalk at +66 976 500 500.
Where to Stay in Pattaya
PATTAYA LAND offers a selection of private pool villas in Soi Pattaya Land, near Walking Street, with different capacities to suit couples, families and groups of friends.
Prefer hotel services? Our hotels in Pattaya offer a 24-hour front desk, room service and all the comfort of a hotel stay.
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On the way to Bang Saen, discover:
Khao Kheow Open Zoo: a large open zoo in the hills of Bang Phra
Bangpra International Golf Club: a classic course since 1958
Laem Chabang International: 27 holes designed by Jack Nicklaus
Wong Amat Beach: Pattaya's quiet and elegant beach
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