Getting there
Search for ‘Khao Takiab Beach’ and select the route to the sand north of the hill. It differs from the route to the southern coast. For a temple visit, set a new destination using the temple name rather than the beach.
Khao Takiab Beach
หาดเขาตะเกียบ · Hua Hin
Head south of Hua Hin for a beach beside Khao Takiab hill and its temple. Walk with family or your partner and enjoy the sand, sea and hillside together. Take time to rest on the shore, then leave room in your day to visit the temple above.
Photo: Boonchai C · 21-14 Nong Kae-Takiap, Tambon Nong Kae, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand - panoramio · CC BY 3.0
Photo: Boonchai C · Nong Kae, Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand - panoramio (1) · CC BY 3.0
Beach map
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Representative beach location · Pins represent a beach, bay or village. Read the list below for access and swimming conditions; a pin does not mark an entrance, car park or swimming zone.
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Name to search on the map Khao Takiab Beach · หาดเขาตะเกียบ
Before you visit
- Location and access
- The beach surrounds Khao Takiab hill south of Hua Hin. The northern sandy shore and hilltop temple are separate destinations.
- Nearby facilities and services
- A temple stands on Khao Takiab hill beside the beach. If visiting it after a beach break, leave separate time to reach the temple.
Time beside the sea
A hill-and-sea view from the sand
Walk beside the sea with your family or partner and look up at the hill rising next to the sand. The scenery differs from central Hua Hin. The mapped beach is north of the hill, with a different route from the southern shore. Tell your driver which side you want.
Allow time for the hilltop temple
There is a temple on Khao Takiab hill. If you want to visit after resting on the beach, look up the route using the temple name. You still need to travel uphill after reaching the sand, so allow separate, unhurried time for both.
Swimming, waves and local conditions
There are rocky areas around the hill. Watch your footing and the waves near rocks. Follow the day’s flags and local instructions for entering the water.
Do not swim while red flags are flying. Read the marine forecast before leaving and follow local swimming instructions after arrival. Waves and weather may delay or cancel boat trips, so ask about bad-weather conditions when booking.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Khao Takiab beach pin mark the temple entrance?
No. It marks the sandy area north of Khao Takiab hill. The temple is uphill, so search separately using the temple name. The route also differs from the way to the southern shore.
How does it differ from Hua Hin Beach?
Farther south than central Hua Hin, this coast combines a hill and temple with the sea. Enjoy a walk looking at both the water and hillside. If also visiting the temple, allow time to travel from the beach up the hill.
Can I enter the water when there is a red flag?
No. A red flag means swimming is prohibited. Even if the sea looks calm, stay out of the water and spend your time on the shore.
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Sharing image credit: Boonchai C · CC BY 3.0