Situated on Eastern Thailand's North Gulf Coast, Pattaya is approximately 90 miles away from Bangkok and remains one of the best beach resorts among travelers to Thailand and really a great family-friendly destination. There are some fantastic things to see and do for tourists and families who visit this famous beach spot, and Travel Clearance has a great selection of budget hotels to stay as well.
Pattaya beaches may not compare with other island resorts in Thailand, being closer to the capital and urban developments competing with nature but it attracts millions of visitors annually, with many tourists seeing Pattaya as a nice weekend getaway destination, with some fun activities and great restaurants. There are also some nice small islands a short boat ride away from the mainland, and lots of water activities and sports available…from snorkelling and diving to parasailing, fishing and windsurfing. It’s sunny climate complements the beaches very well, making it a perfect place for sunbathing and swimming. Jomtien and Koh Lan beaches are the best for a relaxing sunbathing session, with Koh Lan being an offshore island just off the coast of Pattaya. All the beaches are full of food stalls, restaurants, and gift shops, and everything else you need for your holiday.
Some of the interesting attractions in Pattaya away from the beaches cater to all tastes, for adults looking for entertainment and kids who just want to have fun.
There’s the Bottle Art Museum, with miniature art inside bottles and more than 300 pieces on display in the museum. The artwork inside the bottles include miniature Thai and international churches, palaces, and temples. Or you can visit the Khao Chichan cliff, featuring a massive engraved Buddha image, which will leave you breathless, at 130 meters high and 70 meterswide.
Underwater World Pattaya is a great family attraction too. This underwater marine park is home to some of most exotic marine life.
As for shopping, South Pattaya is the best spot for a nice variety of cotton and handicraft shops, tailors, souvenirs, beachwear, DVDs, and shops selling jewellery and Central Pattaya is a nice place to buy clothing and other necessary items. For some exquisite Thai arts and crafts, then you should certainly browse the handicraft items from the Pattaya 2 Road.
The restaurants on offer along Pattaya’s beaches offer an enormous variety of foods and styles for all tastes and budgets, ranging from Thai, Japanese, and Indian to European cuisines including German, French, and Scandinavian dishes. For entertainment places, Pattaya will not disappoint. Whether you are looking to check out some raunchy go-go clubs or enjoy a full-blown Traditional Thai sound & light show, or listen to good jazz music in a laid-back lounge, Pattaya has it all . You will find many discos, nightclubs, bars, and karaoke in Central and South Pattaya, for a fun and exciting night out. There are many attractions and activities for travelers, besides the beach in this pulsating resort destination, making for a memorable holiday for one and all.