Sight guide · Pattaya · Thailand
Visiting Jomtien Beach
A long stretch of sand south of Pratumnak Hill with a palm-lined beach road, deckchairs, seafood restaurants and water sports including kite-surfing and parasailing.
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Quick answer
Jomtien Beach is a beach in Jomtien, Pattaya. Allow half a day; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Beach
- Area
- Jomtien
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, kids, outdoors and active
- Best months
- December–February
About Jomtien Beach
A long stretch of sand south of Pratumnak Hill with a palm-lined beach road, deckchairs, seafood restaurants and water sports including kite-surfing and parasailing. It is calmer and more family-oriented than Pattaya Beach.
Tip: Head to the southern end for more space and kite-surfing schools, and visit the Jomtien Night Market in the evening.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Jomtien, a long beach south of the hill with water sports and a relaxed pace.
Best time to visit Jomtien Beach
Jomtien Beach is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- December: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- January: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- February: 32°C (90°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, very busy crowds.
When to visit Pattaya has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Pattaya itinerary visits Jomtien Beach on day 3, together with Pattaya Viewpoint (Khao Phra Tamnak), Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha Hill) and Tiffany's Show.
- No. 6 of the 18 sights in our Pattaya things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Pattaya.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Pattaya.
- A family favourite in Pattaya with kids.
Near Jomtien Beach
Also in Jomtien, so you can walk between them:
- Thepprasit Night Market — 1.5 hours, low cost
If you like Jomtien Beach
- Koh Larn (Coral Island) — Koh Larn, Full day
- Pattaya Beach — Central Pattaya, 1–2 hours
- Nong Nooch Tropical Garden — Sattahip, Half a day
- Ramayana Water Park — Na Jomtien, Full day
Staying near Jomtien Beach
Stay in Jomtien ($$) to walk here: a long beach south of the hill with water sports and a relaxed pace. All areas to stay in Pattaya.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Jomtien Beach?
Plan half a day. With Thepprasit Night Market nearby, it fits a half-day in Jomtien.
+Is Jomtien Beach free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Jomtien Beach?
December–February for the most comfortable weather. Head to the southern end for more space and kite-surfing schools, and visit the Jomtien Night Market in the evening.
+Do I need to book Jomtien Beach in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Jomtien Beach good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Pattaya. Pattaya packs a wide range of family attractions into easy reach of Bangkok: water parks, an aquarium, an illusion museum, a botanical garden, an open zoo and easy island trips.