How many days should I spend in Pattaya with kids?

3 days and 2 nights is about right — you fit in the water park, the zoo, Nong Nooch and Koh Larn without cramming. If you only have 2 days, choose between the water park day and the Koh Larn day, and keep Khao Kheow Zoo and Nong Nooch together on the other day.

Which Pattaya water park is best for young kids?

Ramayana Water Park has a shallow zone for little ones and is good value, while Columbia Pictures Aquaverse (formerly Cartoon Network Amazone) leans into its cartoon theme and suits kids who love the characters. Either one fills a full day on its own.

Is it safe to take kids to Koh Larn?

It's safe with a bit of prep. Little ones should wear a life vest on the boat and only swim in the shallow, supervised zones. Tawaen Beach has all the facilities and works well for families — and don't forget to check the last boat time before heading back.

How much is admission to Khao Kheow Open Zoo?

Admission is around ฿250 for adults and ฿100 for kids (the Thai rate, which can change, so check on site). It's open 08:00–18:00, with several animal shows and giraffe feeding that kids love. Go in the morning while it's cooler and the animals are active.

Can I visit Chonburi with the family without a car?

Yes, but a lot of the spots are outside Pattaya, so a day-hire van with a driver or using Grab is more convenient with kids and luggage than the local songthaews — especially on the day you visit Khao Kheow Zoo and Nong Nooch, which are in different directions.

Chonburi & Pattaya With Kids: 3-Day Family Plan

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

Before we dive in, here's the big picture. Younger kids (under 6) usually get more out of the zoo, feeding animals and shallow water than they do from big rides, while older kids can take on the water park slides at full speed. So this plan covers both. Day one is all about the water, day two gives sunburn a break with the zoo in the morning and Nong Nooch Garden in the afternoon, and the last day closes with a half day on Koh Larn before heading home. Driving yourself is by far the easiest option since a lot of these spots are outside town. No car? A day-hire van or Grab works fine too.

Day 1

Full day at the water park + an evening on the beach

09:30

Enter Ramayana Water Park (on Sukhumvit Road, just before Nong Nooch)The biggest water park in Pattaya, with a shallow zone for little ones, a wave pool, and slides for older kids. Walk-up tickets run about ฿1,190 for adults and around ฿890 for kids 91–121 cm; children under 106 cm get in free. Booking online ahead is usually cheaper, around ฿799.

12:30

Lunch inside the water parkThere are restaurants and lockers on site. Pack a spare swimsuit and kids' sunscreen.

15:30

Leave the park, head back to the hotel to shower and restAfter a full day in the water, kids start to fade. Let them rest before dinner.

18:00

Evening stroll on Jomtien Beach, then dinnerJomtien is quieter than Pattaya Beach and good for letting kids run around on the sand. There are plenty of seafood spots and made-to-order restaurants along the front to choose from.

About the water parks

If you want the cartoon theme, go for Columbia Pictures Aquaverse (formerly Cartoon Network Amazone, which changed owners and theme in late 2022). Tickets are pricier at around ฿1,400–1,890, but kids who love the characters will be thrilled. Ramayana, meanwhile, is bigger and better value. Pick just one — a single day is more than enough to fill up on either.

Day 2