Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

This point marks the very tip of Pratumnak Hill, Cape Bali Hai, where the headland meets the sea at the southern end of Pattaya Bay. You are standing at the Cape Bali Hai lighthouse and can look back along the entire beachfront promenade towards the towers of Pattaya's city center, while in front of you, boats from Koh Larn come and go from the Bali Hai pier. To the west is a small beach, and right on the waterfront is the Lighthouse Bay café-restaurant.

Sunset is the best time to visit, as it can be admired from anywhere on this hill. The tables at the beachside café offer a comfortable spot to enjoy it at the listed prices. According to Google Maps, the viewpoint is open from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Lighthouse Bay from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Entry to the lighthouse is free.

It's a short walk. Walk past Bali Hai Pier at the southern end of Walking Street and follow the road to the lighthouse (approx. 700 m). Parking is limited at the cape, so if you're arriving by car, park closer to the pier. From the lighthouse, a staircase leads up to the letters "PATTAYA CITY" and the viewpoint above.

The names are often confused. The Phra Tamnak Mountain Viewpoint, located at the top of the stairs near the "Pattaya City" sign, is about 500 meters southeast and higher up, offering a wide view over the bay. The Wat Khao Phra Bat temple viewpoint is about 1 kilometer south, and the 18-meter-high golden Buddha of Wat Phra Yai is about 1.8 kilometers south along the ridge.