Relax at Hat Chao Samran Beach

If you are looking for a place to relax by the beach, the closest beach to Phetchaburi City is Hat Chao Samran Beach which is just 15 minutes away. There was a legend that King Naresuan the Great and his brother, King Ekathotsarot, fell in love with this peaceful seaside and decided to extend their stay during a short visit. Since then, people surrounded decided to name this beach Hat Chao Samran, meaning the Royal Leisure Beach. The beach was highly popular during King Rama VI period, who had ordered the construction of Hat Chao Samram Palace, which finished in 1918. Today, Hat Chao Samran is a favorite place for tourists who love its calm and beauty.

Chao Samran beach is very popular among the locals here and you will find that it gets really lively in the evening with street food carts everywhere and local families picnicking. The beach itself is not the prettiest or the softest but that makes it also less touristy and with such a wide sandy area, you won't have problems finding a nice quiet place to spend the day relaxing by the beach.