The northernmost and most developed beach on the island, Klong Dao is a 3 km stretch of fine white sand with calm, shallow water perfect for families with young children. The water is clear and the swimming safe year-round during the dry season. A string of mid-range resorts runs behind the beach, and a selection of beach bars, restaurants, and rental shops cater to the holiday crowd.
If you want ease and facilities without the backpacker scene, Klong Dao delivers. The beach is wide enough that it rarely feels overcrowded even at peak season, and the northern end has a pleasant quiet stretch under casuarina trees.