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All beaches are equipped with restrooms, showers, and food services, ensuring that visitors can enjoy their time comfortably. Whether you're looking for adventure or a peaceful retreat, Koh Larn has the perfect beach for you!

Samae Beach located on the west side of Koh Larn measures just over 500 meters in length. Samae Beach seems to be a bit cooler to me because there are more breezes coming through. The sand is a little grainy but still feels nice to the feet if walking or playing barefoot. There are many restaurants along the beach serving up almost anything your pallet would desire.

Tawaen Beach: The island’s most popular beach, bustling with activity and offering various water sports. It has plenty of restaurants resorts and essential amenities. The Koh Larn Ferry docks here which makes this beach very convienient for a day trip to the island.

Tien Beach is a mid-sized beach known for its stunning blue waters and white sand, often regarded as the best on the island. It features upscale restaurants and souvenir shops that retain a distinctly Thai flavor. The beach attracts tourists year-round, maintaining a relaxed and quiet atmosphere with visitors typically coming in smaller groups. Accessibility is convenient via speedboat, charter, or local taxi, although reaching the beach involves a brief five-minute walk from the nearest drop-off point.

Nual Beach, located at the southernmost part of Koh Larn, is a charming spot that offers all the usual amenities, including restaurants and restrooms.The beach boasts white sands and clear blue waters, perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

Tonglang Beach is a small, charming beach located next to Tawaen Beach, accessible by a short 10 to 15-minute walk from the Tawaen Beach ferry. For those with hotel bookings, pickup services from Tawaen Pier may be available.

Tay Yai Beach: This beach is less crowded, making it ideal for couples or anyone seeking a serene environment.

Famous for its breathtaking scenery, it’s a great getaway for those looking to escape the crowds.

Fishing on Koh Larn

The main pier at Tawaen Beach, Koh Larn

Koh Larn twenty years ago was mainly a community of people that made their living by fishing. Today there is still evidence of that area gone by. There are many villagers here that still make their living fishing the ocean on boats large and small. I see all the time the fishing boats going to places unknown to me, returning with a bevy of fresh catch to be sold in the local market. Fresh, and I mean fresh, fish in the market is sold by the Kilo, at what I call bargain prices. Other seafood like crab, prawn, lobster and squid can be had at a fraction of the cost of where I come from. Crab you say, for an afternoon snack, why not, I used to pay more for a Big Mac at Mcdonalds.

To catch the really big fish you need to go out on a fishing boat. Charters are available here and I will gather more about availability of charter later. I don't speak the native language here very well so information to me can be slow at times. However there are many piers located around the island for your fishing enjoyment. The piers range from rickety old wooden structures that I tread on very carefully to state of the art concrete and steel. Fishing from pier won't net you the big game caught from boat, but it's a great way to spend a quiet day and it's almost free.

An old pier barely standing, I wouldn't walk out on this one.

This pier located on the side of the island facing the city. On a clear day you can almost reach out and grab one of the high rise buildings that line the mainland. This is a very quiet spot, a good place to catch up on your favorite novel, enjoy a nice breeze and who knows maybe even catch enough for dinner. Good luck.

The pier has since been closed due to safety concerns; time has taken its toll, making it unsafe for walking. I've included this photo because it offers an intriguing perspective.

Update: The pier collapsed during a light storm, demonstrating just how fragile it had become.

A few Thai fishing boats, these are commercial fishing boats located in Baan Ampur, Thailand.

Thai Fishing Boats photo set ONE

Thai Fishing Boats photo set TWO