Island
Coral Island (Koh Larn)
The closest island to Pattaya, 20 minutes by speedboat, with six beaches and decent snorkelling off the far side.
WherePattaya
Time neededHalf to full day
Best timeNovember to February
CostSpeedboat from THB 300
It is the easiest proper beach day from Pattaya and good with children. Go to the far beaches (Samae, Tien) rather than the main pier.
How to visit it well
- Take the ferry from Bali Hai pier for a fraction of the speedboat price.
- Hire a scooter on the island to reach the quiet beaches.
- Weekdays are much calmer than weekends.
