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Kata Beach
Best time to visit
Early morning offers flat water and fewer people, perfect for swimming and photos; late afternoon delivers golden light and stronger surf for lessons, and the dry season from November to April has clearer skies and gentler seas.
Budget tips
Beach access is free; expect 150-400 THB for a sunbed and umbrella, cheaper off-season or by the hour. Save on food by choosing back-street eateries and hire snorkel or board gear from local rental shops rather than beachfront vendors.
Recommended for
Families, Beginner surfers and surf students, Couples and sunset hunters, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
Half day
About
快速信息: Soft, golden sand curves around a crescent bay, feeding into turquoise water where playful waves often roll in shoulder-high swells perfect for beginner surfers. Friendly stalls and low-key cafés spill onto the backstreets, offering mango sticky rice for about 50–80 THB and chilled coconuts for roughly 30 THB, a great way to fuel a long swim.
亮点: A rocky headland paints the late-afternoon light purple, and at sunset local families set paper lanterns afloat on the breeze, each lantern glowing for about 10–15 minutes as it drifts seaward. Tucked behind the shore, a long-running noodle stall run by a man named Somchai sells hearty bowls for about 60 THB, with his hand-pulled noodles and simmered broth considered a small, delicious ritual by neighborhood regulars.
Insider tips
- Wear reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes when exploring rocky edges, the sand can get hot midday.
- Head to the north end near the rocks for better snorkeling during calm months and cleaner water for photos.
- Avoid sitting at the main beachfront restaurants for every meal, walk two streets back for cheaper authentic Thai food.
- Arrive before 9:00 AM in high season to beat crowds, or stay for sunset when the beach thins and colours are best.
Practical info
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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