Pattaya View Point (Khao Pattaya)
A free, panoramic lookout on Pratumnak Hill with the best full sweep over Pattaya Bay - shaded seating, snack stalls and an ideal spot for sunset photos, with no entry fee.
Quick facts
The essentials before you go - what Pattaya View Point (Khao Pattaya) offers and what it costs.
Menu & prices
| Treatment | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Visit info | ||
| Entry — open-access viewpoint, no ticket required 07:30–21:00 daily | Free | |
| Songthaew from central Pattaya — shared pickup truck up the hill One-way | ~฿200 | |
Facilities
About Pattaya View Point (Khao Pattaya)
Pattaya View Point, known locally as Khao Pattaya, is the city’s best-loved free lookout. Set high on Pratumnak Hill between South Pattaya and Jomtien, it gives you a full, uninterrupted sweep across Pattaya Bay — the curve of the beach, the high-rises and the islands beyond, all in one frame.
Because it’s a public space with no entry fee, it’s an easy add to any itinerary. There are shaded seating areas to rest and a few snack and drink stalls, so you can linger rather than rush. Late afternoon is the sweet spot, when the light softens over the bay and the sunset turns the view golden.
It pairs naturally with other Pratumnak Hill sights and is one of the most photographed spots in Pattaya — the kind of free-but-stunning stop that’s well worth the short trip up the hill.
Good to know
- Entry is completely free — there is no ticket and no booking.
- Open daily 07:30–21:00; arrive in the late afternoon for the best sunset photos.
- A songthaew (shared pickup truck) from central Pattaya costs around ฿200.
- It sits on Pratumnak Hill, between South Pattaya and Jomtien Beach.
- There are shaded seating areas and snack and drink stalls on site.
- Easy to combine with other Pratumnak Hill landmarks in one trip.
Getting there
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