Off The Beaten Path Places in Pattaya

There’s more to Pattaya than meets the eye, so to speak. Or should I say there’s more to Pattaya than the usual popular tourist attractions and hot-spots.

Just venture off the beaten path a little, down the road less traveled, and you will discover Pattaya is home to many lesser known beauty spots and points of interest.

I’ve listed a few of those lesser known places in Pattaya which you might be interested in seeking out or visiting en route to the more popular mainstream attractions in Pattaya.

Cosy (Cozy) Beach

Cozy Beach, Pattaya, Thailand — Low tide at Cozy Beach

Cosy, or Cozy Beach is one of the most picturesque beaches in Pattaya, and a great place to relax for the day, or maybe after a sightseeing trip to Buddha Hill or the Pattaya Viewing Point. You might also consider sun-downers at the Sky Gallery or the Chocolate Factory restaurants, both of which overlook Cozy Beach.

Mabprachan Lake East Pattaya

Mabprachan lake, Pattaya Thailand — Mabprachan Lake East Pattaya

Mabprachan Lake is one of the most popular beauty spots in East Pattaya. It is also popular among local anglers, mountain bikers and runners. There is an expansive park/playground and picnic area on the lake shore, so well worth worth exploring if you’re looking for an alternative family day out in Pattaya. You could easily include a visit to the lake en-route to and from other popular and lesser known attractions in East Pattaya, such as the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Siam Motors (see below), Three Kingdoms Park (below) or Thai Wake Park.

Read more about Mabprachan Lake East Pattaya.

Krating Lai Beach

Unless you are staying at Cholchan Resort or Bella Villa Cabana you will most likely never hear any mention of Krating Lai Beach. It’s not a good beach for bathing but it is a great place to dine and take in the sunset and capture some of the best sunset pictures in Pattaya. The beach is still largely unspoiled, but also boasts a wide traffic free footpath and exercise areas. At the northern end of the beach there is also a rather unusual and very photogenic temple on a pier.

Read more about Pattaya Krating Lai Beach.

Lan Pho Park & Coastal Path

Lan Pho Park and playground, Naklua, Pattaya — Lan Pho Park & Playground, Naklua

Coastal walk at Lan Pho Park, Naklua, Pattaya — Lan Pho Park Coastal Walk

There’s lots of parks and playgrounds which provide free entertainment for your kids in Pattaya, but Lan Pho is one the better ones. You can spend an hour or two at Lan Pho Park after or before a visit to Naklua Fresh Market which is right next door, you can’t miss it, just watch out for the sacred tree in the middle of the road.

Read more about Lan Pho Park & Coastal Path.

Siam Motors & Cherdchoomit Gardens

Siam Motors, Pattaya Thailand — Siam Motors, Soi Siam Country Club Pattaya

If you have ever traveled along Soi Siam Country Club en route to highway 36, Siam Country Club golf courses or the Bira race track you may have noticed a plane – a train – and some vintage automobiles situated at the road-side.

They are a historical monument, representing the achievements of the family who first introduced Nissan Motors to Thailand. The same family also own Siam Country Club and numerous hotels. You are free to stop and take those all important selfies with the various trains – planes – automobiles, and to explore the nearby gardens.

Read more about Siam Motors & Cherdchoomit Gardens.

Glass House Beach Restaurant

Glass House restaurant Pattaya — The Glass House Beach Restaurant Pattaya

The Glass House restaurant is a few kilometers south of central Pattaya, on Na Jomtien Beach. If you’re heading back to Pattaya after a day of sightseeing at Nong Nooch Gardens or other popular tourist attractions in that area the Glass House is a perfect place to stop and enjoy a romantic meal at sundown.

Read more about Glass House beach restaurant in Pattaya.

Three Kingdoms Park

3-kingdoms-park-pattaya — 3 Kingdoms Park

Splendid pagodas, manicured gardens, and murals portraying the story of the epic Chinese novel The Three kingdoms. Certainly worth a visit, especially if you want to to combine it with a trip to other attractions and beauty spots in East Pattaya.

Chinese Walking Street at Huay Yai

Chinese Walking Street, Pattaya Thailand — Chinese Walking Street, Huay Yai

Chinese Walking Street, Huay Yai, Pattaya — Old style at Chinese Walking Street

Saturday afternoon or night time is the best time to visit, when the village holds a weekly food market. But it’s worth visiting any time you are passing. The Chinese Walking Street is the focal point of an ancient Pattaya Chinese community. It’s a very old and traditional style village made up of mainly wooden architecture which gives one a sense of almost stepping back in time.

As a suggestion you could visit Chinese Walking Street by taking an alternative route along Soi Siam Country Club either to or from Buddha Hill, Silver Lake, Wat Yansangwararam, or Ramayana Water Park.

Island Near Pattaya

You might say most are “well off the beaten path” but if you want to go a little beyond Pattaya – for a day trip or a mini break – you might want to consider exploring the islands near Pattaya.