📍 Pattaya Areas & Neighbourhoods
Where to base yourself and what's around — the neighbourhoods of Pattaya plus the day trips within easy reach. Comparing places instead? See the guides.
Neighbourhoods
Central Pattaya & Walking Street
Central Pattaya & Walking Street — the busy heart of the city, from Beach Road shopping and shows to the neon of Walking Street after dark.
13 places →Jomtien
Jomtien — Pattaya's longer, calmer beach just south over the hill, with a relaxed strip of restaurants, beach clubs and family-friendly sand.
4 places →Na Chom Thian
Na Chom Thian (Na Jomtien) — the coastal belt south of Jomtien where Pattaya's big attractions sit: water parks, gardens, vineyards and clifftop dining.
10 places →Naklua & Wong Amat
Naklua & Wong Amat — the quieter, more upmarket north end of Pattaya, with a calm beach, good dining and the Sanctuary of Truth.
2 places →Pratumnak Hill
Pratumnak Hill — the quiet, leafy rise between Pattaya and Jomtien, with viewpoints, small beaches and the Big Buddha.
4 places →Day trips within reach
Bang Saray
Bang Saray — a laid-back fishing village about 20 km south of Pattaya, known for fresh seafood, a quiet beach and harbour views.
1 place →Bangsaen & Ang Sila
Bangsaen & Ang Sila — the Chonburi beach and fishing town north of Pattaya, popular with Thai visitors for their seafood and easygoing weekend feel.
2 places →Ko Samet
Ko Samet — the powder-sand island off Rayong, an easy longer day trip or overnighter from Pattaya for some of the Gulf's best beaches.
1 place →Koh Larn (Coral Island)
Koh Larn — the 'Coral Island' a short ferry from Pattaya, with clear water and white-sand beaches that the mainland can't match.
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