Suan Son Pradipat Beach, Hua Hin

Suan Son Pradipat Beach is one of the many beaches in Hua Hin, which is a popular beach city near Bangkok. The beach has a very long stretch of sand and is a great place to swim, relax, and take a leisure stroll along the shore.

With excursion trains on weekends leaving early from Bangkok (6.30am from Hua Lamphong) and departing late from Suan Son Pradipat station (16:30pm), you can easily take a day trip to the beach from the capital city of Thailand.

I visited this beach on a rental scooter when driving back to Hua Hin from Pran Buri Forest Park. In this article, I will show you the location of Suan Son Pradipat Beach, how to get to, and what to do in and around the Beach.

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Where is Suan Son Pradipat Beach?

Suan Son Pradipat Beach is a quiet beach located on a 7 km long coast line, spanning from Khao Takiap Beach in the north to Khao Tao Beach in the south. It is Wat Tham Khao Tao. The beach is within walking distance from Suan Soan Pradipat train station and is 10 km south of Hua Hin City Center.

The beach is lined with pine trees on the shores. It has a tranquil atmosphere, fine sand and clean water. It is managed by the Royal Thai Army’s Infantry Center, which keeps the beach clean and safe.

The beach has free access to the public. There are several facilities on the beach such as beach vendors, bed chairs and umbrellas for rent. The beach has stunning views of several small islands in front of it.

From Suan Son Pradipat Beach, you can take a stroll along the beach to the north to Monkey Mountain and Khao Takiab beach, or to the south to Khao Tao beach.

How to reach Suan Son Pradipat Beach?

By Train

You can easily reach Suan Son Pradipat Beach by train from Hua Hin Train Station and Bangkok. Ordinary 254, 255, 261, 262, and 911/912 excursion trains served this route. The ordinary trains run everyday while excursion trains only run on weekends.

You can buy a ticket at the train station for an ordinary train, for an excursion train, you can buy a ticket online in advance at dticket.

Here is the train schedule from Bangkok to Hua Hin and Suan Son Pradipat:

Train Number	Bangkok	Hua Hin	Suan Son Pradipat
911	06:30 am (Hua Lamphong)	10:56 am	11:07 am
255	7:20 am (Thon Buri)	11:53 am	12:07 pm
261	9:20 am (Hua Lamphong)	13:50 pm	14:00 pm

Here is the Train from Suan Son Pradipat to Huahin and Bangkok:

Train Number	Suan Son Pradipat	Hua Hin	Bangkok
912	16:30 pm	16:36 pm	20:15 (Hua Lamphong)
254	12:32 pm	12:44 pm	17:25 pm (Thon Buri)
262	14:45 pm	14:53 pm	19:20 pm (Hua Lamphong)

By Motobike

I stayed in Hua Hin City Center and rented a scooter to explore all attractions around Hua Hin, including Suan Son Pradipat Beach. It is only a 15 minute drive from Hua Hin center to the beach.

Renting a motorbike is also convenient to combine a visit to Suan Son Pradipat Beach with other attractions such as Pran Buri beach, and Pran Buri Forest Park. You can also easily explore the Khao Tao area south of Suan Son Pradipat with its Big Buddha, nice lake, and colorful fishing village.

You can rent a motorbike from many rental shops in Hua Hin City Center. My hotel’s owner helped me to rent a scooter from a local. It was brand new and in a very good condition. I paid 250 baht per day.

The price can range from 200-300 baht/ day depending on the type of motorbike and its condition. But generally, it is a cheap way to explore the city, especially if you can drive.

By Taxi, Grab, Bolt

Located just 10 km away from Hua Hin City center, you can easily take a taxi or songthaews to get to the beach. If you don’t want to negotiate the price with the driver, you can try requesting a ride from ride share apps such as Grab or Bolt. There might be some drivers who will take you there.

The beach is a quiet area, I’m not sure if you will be able to catch a taxi back to the city later. So it is best to arrange your transport back in advance, or check the train schedule to use as an alternative.

What to do in Suan Son Pradipat Beach?

Swimming

The beach has fine sand and clean, shallow water which is family-friendly. There are beach chairs, umbrellas, food stalls, and water sport equipment to rent at the beach.

The waves at the beach were a bit rough when I visited in late December. There were red flags on the beach indicating that it is not safe for swimming.

Relaxing

pine tree on the shore of Suan Son beach

With a calm atmosphere and lots of shade from the pine trees, Suan Son Pradipat Beach is a great place to chill and relax. You can sunbathe on the sun decks and enjoy coconut drinks from the beach vendor.

Taking a walk along the beach

With a few km long stretch of sand, you can easily take a stroll to the north and south for several kms, especially at low tide. Further to the north end is the Khao Takiab beach and further to the southern end of the beach is the Khao Tao beach.

Rajabhakti Park

This is a huge park located within walking distance from Suan Son Pradipat train station and the beach. The park is home to the statues of the 7 Kings of Thailand. It is a great place to have a quick look and take photos while visiting the beach.

Khao Takiab beach & Wat Khao Takiab

Khao Takiab beach is a nice beach located north of Suan Son Beach. You can walk along the sand to reach this beach within 20-30 minutes. The beach has more facilities such as restaurants and cafes. The beach has watersport activities and horse riding.

The Monkey mountain is located right next to Khao Takiab beach, where you can reach the top of the mountain to visit Wat Khao Takiab. This temple has stunning views of the coast line. It is home to many monkeys. On the side of the mountain is the beautiful Standing Golden Buddha.

Khao Tao Beach & Wat Khao Tao

Khao Tao Beach is located at the south of Suan Son Beach, a few kms away. At low tides, you can walk for a few kms to reach this beach. Otherwise, you can get to Khao Tao Beach and its temple by taxi or motorbike rental.

Khao Tao Beach has a quiet atmosphere with fewer people on the beach. You can climb to the top of Wat Khao Tao to visit the Big Buddha and enjoy stunning ocean views.

Where to stay in/near Suan Son Pradipat Beach?

Seapine Beach Golf and Resort

This resort is conveniently located close to Suan Son Pradipat Beach, and has easy access to the train station. The hotel has direct access to the beachfront area.

You can choose to stay in a beachfront bungalow, enjoy high quality services, and the peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustles of Hua Hin City Center and Bangkok.

Anantasila Beach Resort

This resort is located in Khao Takiab beach, which shares the same coast line with Suan Son Pradipat Beach. You can easily walk to the beach and enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, and horse riding. From the resort, you can use Bolt and Grab to explore local markets, malls, and attractions in Hua Hin.

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I hope you found some useful information about Suan Son Pradipat Beach, a peaceful beach just south of Hua Hin City Center. You can easily take a day trip or weekend trips from Hua Hin and Bangkok to this nice quiet area.