Karon Beach Information and Travel Guide
Located south of Patong is Karon, which is only a short 10 to 15 minute drive away. Karon is more spread out, slower paced and has a large but much less crowded beach, which is perfect for people wanting to get away from all the noise of Patong. There are many deck chairs here for anyone wanting to kick back and relax in the sun or shade and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the beach and you can have plenty of them to choose from in the Low Season. Vendors walk up and down the beach here, but you wont get hassled by them as much as you would at Patong Beach.Top Rated Karon Hotels
Staying at Karon Beach:
Karon has many resorts and restaurants that run along the beach road (Patak Road West) and also has a small bar scene. If you enjoy a less hectic and more laid back bar scene and are looking to get away from some of the crowds but still like to have many places to eat and drink, then Karon might just be the place for you.
A recommended place to stay in Karon is - Pacific Club Resort. This resort is perfect for those who love peace and quiet as it is located away from any main roads. There is a wonderful rooftop swimming pool here with amazing views over Karon Beach. Click here for an unbiased - review of Pacific Club Karon.
Looking south on a typical beautiful day in the Peak Season.
This photo was taken from the rooftop swimming pool area at Pacific Club Resort Karon.
Another nice view of Karon Beach looking back from the water.
There are many massage places in Karon, and a large concentration of them are at the southern end of the beach road, right out the front of a sports stadium. Expect to hear the usual "Hello Welcome Massage" There are other massage places scattered around Karon and behind the beach road and near the roundabout at the northern end of the beach.
If you were to head past the southern end of the beach road towards Kata Beach, you will see Dino Putt Putt, which also has a bar and restaurant, there are also many stores, tailor shops, guest houses, massage places, bars and other restaurants here.
Up and down the beach road, are many restaurants, resorts, small stalls and some markets. Towards the northern end of Karon and just east of the roundabout, are where many of the bars are located.
Karon Beach - looking north on another perfect Phuket day.
Another fine view looking over Karon from the Pacific Club Resort.