Top Things to do in Sattahip
What to do and see in Sattahip, Chonburi Province: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Sattahip, Thailand including Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, Sai Kaew Beach, Koh Kham Undersea, Toei Ngam Beach, Ko Samae San, Monkey Island, Buddha Mountain (Khao Chi Chan), Bang Saray Beach, Sea Turtle Conservation Center, Sattahip.
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1. Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary provides a sanctuary for rescued elephants in the most popular tourist attraction of Pattaya, in East Thailand.
Reviewed By tlilburne - Stafford, United Kingdom
Perfect day, knowledgable staff, 100% elephant friendly, the right way to see these amazing animals.
2. Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,203 reviews
Reviewed By sassygirl1 - Red Deer, Canada
We absolutely needed more time I saw a photo a few years back and after researching these gardens and finding out there is so much to see and do We just had to come here This place is Amazing So of course here we are, duplicating the same heart photo and finding out that a whole day can be spent here easily Love loved Put Nong nooch gardens on your list You will be happy you did
3. Sai Kaew Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
Reviewed By Maplelagjames - Callaway, United States
We found ourselves locked down for six months in Thailand staying in Jomtien and maybe not in love with the beach and water in Jomtien, friends suggested we give the Navy Beach or Sai Kaew a try. With a rented car, it was no problem at all and while a few hoops to go thru, it was fun and interesting and to see such nice well kept grounds. And the beach itself and the water were more than wonderful. It was so good we made the trip perhaps 30 plus times. The small restaurants had great food choices and more than fair prices. The whole fish at 400 baht was so good, I looked forward to that every time we went. I do not understand some of the negative whining comments some of made of this beach. They must feel very entitled. I can see it might be a chore if taking public transport, but it would not be the end of the world. I felt it was all of great value and that is why we kept repeating the experience so many times. When Covid is brought to heel, and tourism returns in a normal manner I cannot wait to return to Sai Kaew. At all times, we were treated with great respect by all the various Thai personnel involved in the various stations you must go thru from fee paying to chair rental. The beach and water were so nice, it gave great comfort to be able to enjoy this. Thanks so much to all involved. Jim at Maplelag in a very cold day here at minus 18 F below zero.
4. Koh Kham Undersea
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By vasitaj2015
boat roundtrip 250 per ppl for Thai people. 10 bath for local bus to pier. 20 bath for parking fee. Take boat around 15-20 mins to Island. You will see the beautiful sea in Thailand. Comfortable driving from Bangkok take around 2 and half hours.
5. Toei Ngam Beach
6. Ko Samae San
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By Vanni-748 - Melbourne, Australia
A beautifully maintained island with pristine and clear water which is cared by the Royal Thai Navy. In order to travel to this island you must be accompanied by a Thai resident. The Navy personnel are very courteous. The snorkeling activity is highly recommended.
7. Monkey Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By micko604 - Jomtien Beach, Thailand
Monkey island is a great place to experience the fascinating crab eating macaques of Thailand. However, tourists tend to get intimidated and bitten by Macaques quite often here due to lack of understanding about wild macaque behavior. Fortunately its possible to safely experience the monkey island if you follow some simple safety advice. FYI, I learnt about safe interactions with wild macaques while filming them extensively in Thailand for Discovery Channel, National Geographic and BBC documentaries accompanied by leading primatologists. 1) Macaques Don't Smile. When a macaque looks like it is smiling at you with a wide grin showing its teeth, it is actually challenging you. If a person looks them back in the eye and smiles, they are in affect 'ramping up the challenge'. If a macaque looks you in the eye and 'smiles' at you, simply look somewhere else and it will immediately lose interest. 2) Food Etiquette Is Important! Macaques are highly competitive around food and will readily display aggressive behavior in order to gain control of food. If you bring food to monkey island, be prepared to be 'mobbed' by lots of macaques with occasionally aggressive behavior and unpredictable outcomes. In other words, don't do it unless you want trouble. If your guide has brought some food, let him / her do the risky part of controlling the food while you take photos and enjoy observing the monkeys. 3) Don't give macaques 'the eye' If you look in a macaques eye and it stares back at you with raised eyebrows, it is basically asking you if you would like to challenge it. The simple and safe response is to ignore that particular macaque and observe the others. Problem solved! 4) Macaques are big fans of the timeless game 'catch me if you can' They get things rolling by running off with peoples possessions like cameras or bags. The problem is, people can never catch them until they grow bored with the game and choose to drop the object, this can take hours. Don't bring anything to monkey island accept maybe a camera which remains firmly clasped in your hand at all times. 5) Be careful where you step: Monkeys will probably climb on you and all around you on monkey island. If you accidentally stand on a macaques foot while looking down a camera lens for example, it is likely to bite you in response, so tread cautiously. If you avoid engaging in stare downs, grinning with teeth, stomping on monkey feet and food distribution, your chances of having a bad experience with macaques will be very low indeed. Nonetheless, if at any stage you feel threatened or uncomfortable you can walk into the water to get some space between you and macaques while still being close enough to observe their behavior. Enjoy your visit to Monkey Island!
8. Buddha Mountain (Khao Chi Chan)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,123 reviews
Reviewed By CoffeeChill - Sunshine Coast, Australia
The big glass Buddha Mountain makes an impressive impression (literally) and is an excellent short visit, side trip option, if you are in Pattaya. We found it was an easy drive out ( from the more famous beaches and bars of the area) and back. There are interesting gardens and paths, as well as wide open town square structure at the foot of the hill, to also enjoy. In my experience, the Buddha Mountain is definitely worth checking out (see my YouTube) and don't forget your camera.
9. Bang Saray Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 240 reviews
Reviewed By 82eric - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Got told about this beach about 20 kilometres south of Pattaya.get baht bus there 500 baht each way for whole bus. Really nice beach clear water..good fish restaurants and bars great prices. Try to stay for sunset
10. Sea Turtle Conservation Center, Sattahip
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By moiracabernet - Pattaya, Thailand
An educational experience for all ages and a pleasant drive towards the Sea Turtle Conservation Centre. Study the Google Map before in case you lose signal, go in the morning or early afternoon and allow yourself enough time to find your way out; roads get trickier to identify when it gets dark (imagine driving through country roads with no street lights), signage towards the site is lacking, ask a Thai Navy officer "dow" (meaning turtle) or ask your kid to quickly draw one out, they will happily point you the right way. Entrance is free, fair to support by spending some money in the souvenir shop for good cause, cute turtle-themed items unlike the usual Thai souvenirs seen anywhere else. Set up in 1954, when awareness on turtle conservation was low to zero anywhere else in the world, the initiative by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, supported by the Thailand Navy was highly admirable. Skip the tiger/elephant zoos (where "staff" treatment is questionable), bring your kids and family here instead.
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