Best in Thailand Karon Beach
Karon Beach is a long, wide beach on Phuket's west coast that offers open space between the busier resorts of Patong and Kata.
Karon Beach operates in the Quiet long-stretch beach segment.
Karon Beach: Disambiguation
Karon Beach is not Kata Beach, the smaller beach directly to the south. Karon Beach is not Karon Circle, the traffic roundabout inland. Karon Beach is not a beach with hotel-front development (hotels sit across the road, not on the sand).
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Karon Beach: Core Facts
- Location
- West coast of Phuket Island, between Patong and Kata, on Route 4233 (source)
- Beach length
- About 3 km (source)
- Distance from Patong
- 8 km south (source)
- Distance from Phuket Town
- 20 km (source)
- Public toilets
- None directly on the beach (source)
- Low-season hazard
- Dangerous swells and riptides during the southwest monsoon, May to October (source)
- Wildlife
- Sea turtles lay eggs on the beach at night (source)
- Nearby temple
- Wat Suwan Khirikhet (Karon Temple), open daily (source)
- Southern reef
- A coral reef stretches from the southern point toward Kata and Pu Island (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 4.6 / 5 (9,292 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-28
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Karon Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Karon Beach best for?
Karon Beach suits travelers who want space to spread out without Patong's crowds; it is Phuket's second-longest tourist beach.
How long is Karon Beach?
Karon Beach stretches about 3 km along Phuket's west coast.
Is it safe to swim at Karon Beach year-round?
Karon Beach has calmer water from November to April but dangerous swells and riptides from May to October.
Are there public toilets at Karon Beach?
Karon Beach has no public toilets directly on the sand; visitors typically use facilities at roadside restaurants.
How far is Karon Beach from Patong?
Karon Beach is about 8 km south of Patong.
Karon Beach: Related entities
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Karon Beach: Further reading
- https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Karon
- https://www.hotels.com/go/thailand/karon-beach
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ1SemHHIlUDARH2WofLMBaOQ
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