Sight guide · Koh Phangan · Thailand
Visiting Zen Beach, Srithanu
A small, rocky beach at Srithanu on the west coast, popular with the yoga community for sunset gatherings, with views across the sea to the outlying islands of Ang Thong.
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Quick answer
Zen Beach, Srithanu is a beach in Srithanu, Koh Phangan. Allow 1–2 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Beach
- Area
- Srithanu
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, couples and views
- Best months
- January–March
About Zen Beach, Srithanu
A small, rocky beach at Srithanu on the west coast, popular with the yoga community for sunset gatherings, with views across the sea to the outlying islands of Ang Thong.
Tip: Come for sunset with a drink from one of the Srithanu cafés; the water is shallow and rocky, so it is better for sitting than swimming.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–2 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Srithanu, a west-coast village of yoga schools, vegan cafés and sunset over the sea.
Best time to visit Zen Beach, Srithanu
Zen Beach, Srithanu is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- February: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- March: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, busy crowds.
- January: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-February the sun sets at about 18:29 local time (calculated for Koh Phangan).
When to visit Koh Phangan has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Zen Beach, Srithanu is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Full Moon Party at Haad Rin and Bottle Beach.
- No. 16 of the 16 sights in our Koh Phangan things-to-do list.
- Listed in free things to do in Koh Phangan.
If you like Zen Beach, Srithanu
- Bottle Beach — Bottle Beach, Half a day
- Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai — Thong Nai Pan, Half a day to a full day
- Haad Yao — Haad Yao and Haad Salad, Half a day
- Haad Salad — Haad Yao and Haad Salad, Half a day
Staying near Zen Beach, Srithanu
Stay in Srithanu ($$) to walk here: a west-coast village of yoga schools, vegan cafés and sunset over the sea. All areas to stay in Koh Phangan.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Zen Beach, Srithanu?
Plan 1–2 hours.
+Is Zen Beach, Srithanu free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Zen Beach, Srithanu?
January–March for the most comfortable weather. Come for sunset with a drink from one of the Srithanu cafés; the water is shallow and rocky, so it is better for sitting than swimming.
+Do I need to book Zen Beach, Srithanu in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.