Jomtien Beach is located about 2 kilometers from south Pattaya. This beach has a very special character, say East meets West. The beach is well know for swimming, water sports and activities because it has a long straight coastline and there are less boat anchored in the area. There are many good hotels, bungalos, guest houses and many restaurants. A lot of tourists come to this area and enjoy the scenery and the beach. Chairs are available to sit and to have food and drink, or to go swimming.
The popular Jomtien Beach is know for its water sports (jet skis, para sailing, scuba diving) and for several annual sponsored events and festivals, attracting visitors from around the world. Equally popular is Dong Tan Beach with its many sections of colorful umbrellas. There are several high end resorts along the beaches, including the Rabbit Resort and the Avalon Beach Resort. Dong Tan is also quite popular with gay men from around the world.
There has been a construction boom in the last several years with many new condominiums as well as housing developments in the Jomtien area as it has become quite popular with Bangkokians seeking a second home and retired expats who are trying to escape the noise and sex scene of Pattaya proper. Among the new projects is Ocean 1, which when completed at 91 stories will be one of the tallest residential buildings in the world.
