> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thailandtripos.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # What to Do in Pattaya: Day Trips, Beaches, Spas & Clubs - URL: https://www.thailandtripos.com/what-to-do-in-pattaya-day-trips-beaches-spas-clubs/ - Published: 2026-09-16T13:39:26.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-16T15:11:39.000Z - Description: Plan your daytime in Pattaya: best mainland beaches, Koh Larn day trips, gym & wellness spots, top beach clubs, ethical sanctuaries, and tours. - Author: Tim Thorer - Tags: Tours & Activities Plan your daytime in Pattaya: best mainland beaches, Koh Larn day trips, gym & wellness spots, top beach clubs, ethical sanctuaries, and tours. #### ****Day Drinking and People Watching** Most bars open at noon or 1 PM. Many serve breakfast all day for 60-120 baht. Even some of the naughty venues open early: every Soi 6 bar runs from around noon/1pm. Best two spots for daytime people watching: ****Soi 6** for the full theater, ****Soi Buakhao** for the long-haul expat scene. #### ****Pattaya's Beaches** ****Pattaya Beach.** Skip swimming. The Beach Road promenade itself is fine for a sunrise walk or a 6 AM workout class with the locals. ****Wong Amat Beach** cleanest mainland beach. ****Cozy Beach** (Kasetsin Beach) is the hidden pocket cove on Pratumnak. Access via the steep concrete staircase next to the Chocolate Factory restaurant. ****Secret Beach / Sashimi Secret** is at the end of Soi Naklua 18\. rock formations, looks like the seychelles. food, chill area. ****Jomtien Beach.** Better water than Central Pattaya, slower pace. ****Dongtan Beach** between Pratumnak and Jomtien, best-maintained mainland beach. Volleyball courts, beach gym… ****Koh Larn** day trip everyone should do at least once. 30-baht ferry from Bali Hai Pier. Tawaen beach for facilities, Samae for the balance, Tien for the quiet. Crystal clear water. Bring a waterproof phone pouch (50-100 baht at any 7-Eleven). ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/14/cb141d48-3898-481c-bdf3-d5e0872cef27/content/images/2026/09/16daytime1.png) ### Pattaya Sightseeing & Activities #### ****Sanctuary of Truth and the Big Pratumnak Loop** As described in the [Pattaya Landmark Guide](https://www.thailandtripos.com/top-pattaya-landmarks-big-buddha-sanctuary-of-truth-more/). #### ****Wat Chai Mongkhon** The city's oldest temple, 1851, sitting 300 meters from Walking Street. Beautiful Sino-Thai architecture, meditation cave at the back, fish-release rituals. Late afternoon for monk chanting. #### ****Mini Siam** Miniature versions of Thailand's and the world’s famous landmarks. Book online [here](https://gyg.me/lSfVSpsw?ref=thailandtripos.com). #### ****Hiking** The Pratumnak Hill loop. Don't go around noon. #### ****Running** Beach Road before 8 AM. Or the full length of Jomtien Beach Road. #### ****Gym** Free outdoor Bodyweight/Calisthenics Park next to the City Coffee on Pratumnak Hill. There’s a smaller version and group fitness meeting point next to the Police station at Dongtan Beach in Jomtien and the Bamboo Beach Gym nearby. #### ****Best indoor gyms** Sun Fitness (day 140 baht), Soi Buakhao. Coco Fitness (day 399 baht), Beach Road. Muscle Factory (day 350 baht), Pramtamnak, right before Jomtien. #### ****Muay Thai** Watching: Max Muay Thai Stadium. Book online [here](https://gyg.me/ltaXrJGc?ref=thailandtripos.com). Doing it: Pattaya Fairtex runs 2.5 hour group classes for 800 baht. Or take a class at a [Champion Camp.](https://gyg.me/BVwu9JVE?ref=thailandtripos.com) #### ****Go-karting** EasyKart has two locations — [Bali Hai Pier](https://gyg.me/KkNafy8u?ref=thailandtripos.com) and [Thepprasit](https://gyg.me/yxEmh2Tu?ref=thailandtripos.com). ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/14/cb141d48-3898-481c-bdf3-d5e0872cef27/content/images/2026/09/16daytime3.png) #### ****Diving** Yes, you can do a 3-day PADI Open Water certification course. Book inline [here](https://gyg.me/W23cOxDJ?ref=thailandtripos.com). #### ****Shooting ranges** Pattaya's [Battle Mouse Range Club](https://gyg.me/ptkZCZL4?ref=thailandtripos.com) in Jomtien lets you fire actual handguns and rifles. #### ****Fishing** Two ways. Inland fishing parks like Castaway where you can catch 36 species for 3,500 baht. Book online [here](https://gyg.me/U7zzfpqn?ref=thailandtripos.com). Squid fishing at night at the floating squid cafe tako trip for 400 baht or the [Tappia Floating Cafe](https://gyg.me/bMjpDbhK?ref=thailandtripos.com). #### ****Golf** Pattaya is one of Asia's serious golf destinations, with 20+ courses within an hour. Green fees range from 1,600 to over 4,400 Baht. Rent clubs, tip the caddy 400 baht. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/14/cb141d48-3898-481c-bdf3-d5e0872cef27/content/images/2026/09/16daytime4.png) #### ****Bungee jumping and skydiving** Pattaya has a [60-meter bungee over a lake](https://gyg.me/NwMAnT6W?ref=thailandtripos.com) and [tandem skydiving](https://gyg.me/Gbzl2oke?ref=thailandtripos.com) from multiple operators. #### ****ATV / Quad / Off-road** Guided [ATV trips](https://gyg.me/ia7ErJHO?ref=thailandtripos.com) from 30 minutes to 3 hours. ### Chillout stuff #### ****Sauna Clubs** These are half-day social wellness venues with dry sauna, steam room, ice bath, cold plunge, swimming pool, jacuzzi, restaurant. Walk in at 11am with a hangover, walk out at 4pm a different person. The most famous one: ****The Sauna Pratamnak Soi 6**. Open 10 am to 9 pm. Bar with a sauna theme. Pool parties, Thai models, 300 Baht. Also popular: Sands Sauna Beach Club. #### ****Beach Clubs** These are upscale beachfront day venues — restaurant, bar, daybeds on sand, pool, music, sunset. Some have a pool, some are pure beachfront with imported white sand. ****Some worth mentioning: Surf & Turf Beach Club & Restaurant** — Wongamat Beach in Naklua, far north Pattaya. Open 9 am to 11 pm. ****LAY Beach Club** — Beach Road, central Pattaya. Part of the Melia hotel. ****Byblos Beach Club, End of Walking Street, near Bali Hai Pier:** Pool Parties, Bar girls,... ****Sina Beach Club:** the news one. Floating in the bay. Shuttle from Bali Hai Pier. Book online [here](https://gyg.me/zG4GjhJY?ref=thailandtripos.com). ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/14/cb141d48-3898-481c-bdf3-d5e0872cef27/content/images/2026/09/16daytime5.png) ### Personal Care #### ****Massage** Two-hour traditional Thai massage: 250 to 400 baht. Foot massage 200 to 300. Oil massage 400 to 600 baht. The fancier hotel spas charge 2,000+ for the same hour but the quality is mostly the same. Tip 50-100 baht per masseuse. #### ****Onsen / Spa** Let's Relax has multiple locations including the Onsen at Grande Centre Point. #### ****Manicure / Pedicure** Neighborhood salon: 200 to 400 baht. #### ****Barber** Old-school Thai ladies on any side soi cut for 150 baht — full shave with hot towel. My favorite: Bua Barber in Soi Buakhao. #### ****Pool** Most hotels have one, you can buy a day pass at the bigger resorts (Hilton, Avani, Centara) for 600 to 1,200 baht. ### More Daytime Acitivities #### Shopping ****Central Festival, Royal Garden Plaza, Mike Shopping Mall, Terminal 21.** Use them as air-conditioned shortcuts between Roads. Clean toilets. Good food. #### Cafés Sunset Coffee roasters at the beach Road, Cafe Amazon at the corner Beach Road and Soi 6/1, Longpang on 3rd road. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/cb/14/cb141d48-3898-481c-bdf3-d5e0872cef27/content/images/2026/09/17shopping.png) #### Animals and Nature My tip: [Elephant Jungle Sanctuary](https://gyg.me/IdkT4ygS?ref=thailandtripos.com). Feed the elephants, take a bath with them, wonderful. And please skip Tiger Kingdom and similar drug-the-tigers attractions, and skip elephant rides. [****Khao Kheow Open Zoo**](https://gyg.me/JtUWaRmt?ref=thailandtripos.com)****.** About 45 minutes north of Pattaya. Famous for Moo Deng the pygmy hippo. [****Underwater World Pattaya Aquarium**](https://gyg.me/sSydpnI0?ref=thailandtripos.com)****.** In Jomtien. ### The Day Trips Further Away #### ****Khao Chi Chan** A 130-meter image of Buddha laser-etched onto the side of a limestone cliff and inlaid with gold. Free. 20 km south of Pattaya near Sattahip. Book online [here](https://gyg.me/xwDmJIbc?ref=thailandtripos.com). #### ****Nong Nooch Tropical Garden** 500 acres of botanical gardens, elephant shows, cultural performances. About 30 minutes south. Book online [here](https://www.getyourguide.com/de-de/pattaya-l182/private-nong-nooch-garten-tour-mittagessen-shows-dinosaurier-t1387134/?ranking%5Fuuid=4cfd19f1-2918-410e-841f-a1ec06a9c191&q=Tropischer+Botanischer+Garten+Nong+Nooch&ref=thailandtripos.com). #### ****Ramayana Waterpark** Biggest waterpark in Pattaya, about 30 minutes south, between Khao Chi Chan and Sattahip. 21 slides, lazy river, kids' areas. 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