Lonely Beach
Beaches & swimming
Where the sand is, where the rocks are, and where you can actually swim.
The sandy section runs along the northern end, past Nature Beach and Siam Beach — this is where to swim. South of the resorts the shoreline turns rocky: less swimming, better sunsets and quieter corners. Bailan Bay, a few minutes further south, is the quieter alternative when Lonely Beach gets busy. Watch for the current on windy days, and keep an eye on your things when the monkeys come down.
Map of the neighbourhood
4 · Beaches & swimming
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance — the real lane can be a little longer.
Beaches & swimming
Bailan Beach
Quieter bay just to the south — rockier, but great at sunset.
Tha Nam
Hat Tha Nam — the Thai name locals use for the Lonely Beach shoreline.
Lonely Beach
The main sandy stretch — the best swimming is at the northern end, by Nature Beach and Siam Beach.
Kai Bae Beach
The next beach north, over the hill — wider sand and a walking trail across the hillside to reach it.