Lamai Beach

Just south of Chaweng, Lamai has the same good looks with a gentler pace. The water deepens faster here, making it a draw for swimmers and surfers, while yoga studios and coconut-oil spas hide behind the palms. At the beach’s southern end, Hin Ta and Hin Yai—the cheekily named “Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks”—draw visitors for both the views and the folklore. Stop at Lad Koh Viewpoint en route, a quiet perch where sunrise feels like a secret.