Around Pattaya are small offshore islands which have beautiful beaches, clear water, and coral. You can reach the islands either by taking a tour which includes snorkelling, or hire a boat from the promenade or pier at South Pattaya. Costs vary according to your bargaining skills, destination and the type of boat. If you feeling like splashing out, charter a boat. A beautifully restored Dutch colonial teak boat can be chartered for half day cruise including lunch. 

Visiting one of the islands is good for a day out.

Koh Larn

Ko Larn or Coral Island, 45 minutes offshore by tourist boat or 15 minutes by speed boat, is the largest of Pattaya's offshore islands. Major attractions include sightseeing tours along coral reefs viewed from a glass-bottomed boat, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, skiing, and parasailing. There are a lot of seafood restaurants on the island's main beaches. Deep sea fishing can be arranged to Ko Larn's neighboring islands such as Ko Phai and Ko Sak. 

Koh Phai

Beyond Ko Lan another 40 minutes sail is an island currently under the care of the Royal Navy. Visitors are not allowed to stay overnight here, but it has fine deserted beaches that are open during the day.

Koh Sak

Only 600 metres from Koh Larn. Koh Sakis a tiny island shaped like a horseshoe. Its two beaches, are a usual stop for tourists to swim. There's also a coral reef in front of the beach.

Ang Sila Or Ang Hin

Is a fishing village about 5 kilometers away from Chonburi. Ang Sila was formerly one of the oldest seaside resorts. The village is famous for its cottage industry, producing stone mortars and animal sculptures, like elephants, horses and tigers. Ang Sila also boasts a number of restaurants. Local handicrafts are also available for sale to tourists.

Koh Krok

A small island covering an area of 0.05 square kilometers, approximately 8 kilometres from the shore. The island is mainly visited for for coral viewing.