🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Chonburi's seaside cafes split roughly into three zones: Bangsaen–Khao Sam Muk, the closest to Bangkok and easy as a day trip; Sriracha, quieter with a Japanese feel thanks to the industrial-estate community; and Na Jomtien–Pattaya, where the sand is whiter and the cafes lean toward beach-club photo spots. We ranked these by the sea view you actually get from your seat — not just cafes near the water where you can't see it.
Before you head out
Prices and opening hours change often, and many places close on weekdays or set a minimum spend per person. Check the cafe's page before you go, especially if you're planning to shoot photos at sunset.
Sea-View Cafes in Bangsaen & Khao Sam Muk
Bangsaen is the fastest drive from Bangkok, about an hour and a half. Most cafes cluster along Won Phawadi beach and the road around Khao Sam Muk. The draw is catching the sea breeze without having to go all the way down to Pattaya.
Burgundy (formerly Red Temp Coffee), Khao Sam Muk
A white-toned cafe on the Khao Sam Muk hill road with a wide sea view, with both an indoor zone and an outdoor terrace right by the water. The coffee is clean and easy to drink. It's the first place people think of for a sea-view cafe in Bangsaen, and its spot up on the hill means a wider view of the water than beach-level cafes.
Piccolo Bangsaen
An open-air, Hawaii-style cafe right on the beach with plenty of tables to catch the breeze. Better for a chilled-out evening than midday, since the sun is strong. The vibe is easygoing and informal.
Highway Cafe Bangsaen
A bright, American-retro cafe right on Won beach. Beyond coffee it does burgers, so it suits a group of friends who want a proper bite plus photos. The standout is the bold, colorful corners set against the sea.
Seafood Club Bangsaen
A restaurant with a seaside-cafe feel, decorated with surfboards in a Hawaii style. Good if you want both seafood and drinks in one place. The sea view is straight on and the space feels open.
Bangsaen zone tip
Parking is limited at the Khao Sam Muk hilltop cafes, and they get very crowded on long weekends. If you're going for the view photos, head out early right after opening — you'll grab a seaside table more easily and the sun won't be harsh yet.
Want to taste deeper? Try a Chonburi food tour or cooking class
Half a day with a local who knows the lanes — or cooking a dish yourself — teaches you more than just eating. Book ahead on Klook or GetYourGuide.
Sea-View Cafes in Sriracha
Sriracha is an industrial-estate town with a large Japanese community, so the mood is quieter and more orderly than Bangsaen. The seaside cafes line up around Koh Loy and the coastal road, where you can watch fishing boats and a pretty sunset.
Hideout Beach Cafe & Bistro
A cafe-bistro on the Sriracha waterfront, decorated in white tones with bean bags for chilling right by the water. It serves both food and drinks, so it suits a long, breezy evening. The sea view is straight on with nothing in the way.
Havly Cafe Sriracha
A moody cafe with a Sriracha sea view, decorated in warm resort tones with a calm, quiet atmosphere. Good if you want to escape the bustle and sit solo or as a couple, watching the sea in peace.
The Baristro at Sriracha
A branch of the well-known coffee brand from Chiang Mai, with a white minimalist train-station theme and a real train carriage for photos. The strength is single-origin coffee on both a Speed Bar and a Slow Bar. The cafe itself isn't on the water, but it has the most serious coffee in the area — worth a stop before or after the seaside spots.
If you want a full Sriracha sea view, focus on Hideout and Havly. The Baristro is better for people who care more about the coffee than the view, since the cafe sits further back into town.
Sea-View Cafes in Na Jomtien & Pattaya
The Na Jomtien zone in Sattahip district has whiter sand and clearer water than Bangsaen. Most cafes here lean beach-club or Bali style with lots of photo corners, and several set a minimum spend or an entry fee — check before you go.
Papa Beach Pattaya
A Bali-style cafe on the Na Jomtien waterfront, with a giant bird's nest and a flower garden as its main photo corners and a straight-on sea view. Good to know: you have to order food before you can go down to shoot at each spot, and the new flower-garden zone has a minimum spend per person. Best for photo-focused visitors who don't mind the conditions.
Skoop Beach Cafe
A beachfront cafe at Veranda Resort with a panoramic sea view and a chic beach vibe. The highlights are homemade ice cream and picnic sets with props. There's an entry fee per person, but it's deducted as a discount on your drinks.
S'more Beach Cafe
A Busan, Korea-inspired cafe on the Na Jomtien waterfront. The highlight is the window-side corner that frames the sea full-on, good for cool, minimalist photos in a quiet, unhurried setting.
Cave Beach Club
A beach-club-style cafe on the Na Jomtien waterfront, with a big space and lots of corners to play in. Great for coming as a group and staying until late evening. The drinks and atmosphere lean toward easygoing party rather than coffee-first.
Pick the zone that fits your style
Want a quick day trip near Bangkok? Choose Bangsaen. Want quiet to get work done? Choose Sriracha. Want white sand and full-on photos? Choose Na Jomtien — just budget for entry fees and minimum spends.
How to Plan a One-Day Chonburi Cafe Trip
- Morning — Leave Bangkok early and stop at a Bangsaen or Khao Sam Muk cafe right after opening, while the sun is gentle and seaside seats are easy to grab.
- Midday — Head south to Sriracha, grab a bite around Koh Loy, then sit at a quiet cafe to rest out of the sun.
- Afternoon–evening — Continue to Na Jomtien for photos and wait for sunset before heading back to Bangkok in the evening.
- Good to know — Long weekends jam the motorway heading out; allow extra travel time and book seats at popular cafes ahead if you can.
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