Khao Takiab Beach
A long, wide sandy beach running south from Hua Hin to the Khao Takiab headland, quieter and more open than the crowded town beach, lined with loungers and low-key seafood spots.
- Category
- Beaches
- Entrance fee
- Free.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours (swimming best in daylight).
- Best time
- Morning to midday; weekdays are calmer.
- Time needed
- 1 to 3 hours
About Khao Takiab Beach
This long, wide beach runs south from town down to the Khao Takiab headland, and it is the one to pick if the main town beach feels too busy. There is more room to spread out, a more relaxed feel, and a string of loungers and low-key seafood spots along the sand.
It is genuinely underrated compared with the crowded centre. You get the same warm water and soft sand with more breathing space, which is exactly what a lot of people are after.
Come in the morning or around midday, and aim for a weekday if you can, when it is at its calmest. Easy to reach from town by songthaew or a short Grab ride.
Highlights
- Long, wide beach with plenty of space
- Quieter and more relaxed than the town beach
- Loungers and low-key seafood spots along the sand
- Sits right below the Khao Takiab headland
Tips
- Visit on a weekday for the calmest atmosphere
- Mornings to midday are best for swimming
- Grab a cheap songthaew down from town
- Combine it with a climb up Monkey Mountain nearby
How to get there
About 6-7 km south of town below Monkey Mountain. Songthaew ~20-40 THB or Grab ~10-15 min.