Local Beaches
There are 5 local beaches accessible from Hua Hin town centre so you have plenty of choice where to catch those rays and take a swim in the Gulf of Thailand.
Cha-am beach is around 28 kilometers north of Hua Hin. The beach road is lined on one side with local vendors selling everything from seashells to grilled squid and on the other a row of trees, the beach and ocean. It is very quiet and relaxing during the week and gets busy at weekends with locals from the city enjoying themselves on the beach. You can have a blast on a jet ski, take a ride on the banana boat or simply relax in the shade of a tree by the ocean. Cha-am has retained its traditional ambience and popularity with locals and visitors.
Hua Hin beach stretches some 7 kilometers from the town center to Khao Takiap. It remains little developed compared to other Thai resorts and considering its size you can always find a quiet little spot. Its name (Hua Hin – head stone) is derived from the rock formations that can be seen on the beach in front of the Sofitel Central Hotel. For those who are a little more adventurous, pony rides can be taken and for those simply relaxing there are plenty of deck chairs, sun loungers and beach umbrellas available for a small hourly charge.
Khao Takiab (chopstick hill) can be seen some 7 kilometers south of Hua Hin, the hill has a temple at the top and troops of monkeys that can be fed, for this reason it is also often referred to as ‘Monkey Mountain'. The beach at Khao Takiap is actually better behind the hill at Blue Wave where there are big expanses of beach and calm shallow waters ideal for children. Locals sometimes play football, volleyball and takraw on the wide flat sands of Khao Takiap beach. Green songtaews (twin benched pickup with a roof!) run frequently to Khao Takiap from town for 10 Baht, and a motorcycle taxi should cost no more than 50 Baht.
Suan Son is further south of town, approximately 15 kilometers. It is named after the numerous pine trees that fringe the beach. This is a popular spot for locals and you'll be hard pushed to see other westerners. The beach is wide and uncluttered and the ocean clear and inviting.
Khao Tao has a beautiful, secluded little bay around 20 kilometers south of Hua Hin (Had Sai Noi). Its deserted beach and delightful seaside restaurants make it a great venue for a day out of town where you can relax with good local food and a swim in the ocean. You can take the local bus to the signposted turn off Petchkasem Road, then get a motorcycle taxi or charter a tuk-tuk to take you all the way.

Temples and Palaces
Being the residence of His Majesty The King, Hua Hin has no shortage of Royal Palaces, many of which are open to tourists. There are also several temples scattered around Hua Hin which are also easily accessible.

Natural Attractions
For the nature lover there are some spectacluar waterfalls at Pala-U (around an hours drive west). The seven tier falls is great for swimming or just relaxing and taking in the beauty of the rain forest. Sam Roi Yod is a beautiful natural park around 45km south of Hua Hin, it is a wonderful ecosystem, home to thousands of bird and wildlife species. There are also many cave systems to explore.