Sattahip

[Laan Yaa Mo]

Over the past three weeks, we have visited some of the beaches at both Sattahip and Pattaya. I much prefer the sandy beaches at Sattahip to the ones at Pattaya which had more stones in the water and on the beach.

Toei Ngam Beach, which is private to active and retired personnel in the Royal Thai Navy and Royal Thai Marines, was really impressive. It had sandbars that stretched out a long way and reminded me of Wasaga and Beaverton Beaches in Ontario.

Another wonderful place was Nang Ram Beach Nang Rong in Sattahip.

This is not to say that I didn't like Jomtien and Wong Amat in Pattaya. They were fun too, but we enjoyed the Sattahip beaches more.

I tried to put a few photos in an attachment; however, they seem to be too large for inclusion here.

[Barney]

Laan Yaa Mo

Have to agree with you that a better style of beach is around the Sattahip locality.
My favourite at the moment is Bang Saray on the north end prior to Sattahip itself.
The new motorways from Pattaya make it so easy and quick to hit these spots.
I often solo ride the bike down there from Bang Lamung Sunday mornings to escape the, same same but not different, hustle and bustle of Naklua/Pattaya. Some nice peaceful cafes on the Bang Saray beach road for a pleasant brunch and a couple of cold ones. Can get crowded with locals on holiday weekends, but not overly crowded.
If others want to splash out with a nice spot for a romantic interlude with the missus a hotel called U Pattaya at North Bang Saray with direct access onto the beach is nice. Bit pricey but secluded for special occasions. Was there for a quiet night during Song Kran.

[Laan Yaa Mo]

Nice review, Barney.