
Hat Chao Samran - Chao Samran beach is very popular among Thai people. It is located 6 km north of Hat Puek Tian (just follow the road and turn right at the traffic lights). The beach is much cleaner than Puek Tian, though, and there is more sand and less rocks. There are very few Western tourists, but also very few restaurants, activities, etc. So it's a nice place to relax, or a nice destination if you go for a ride in the area (the road is very pleasant). But to be honest, Cha-Am is not that noisy and busy so that you need to "get away from it all" and find a peaceful place to relax