The majority of people talks about Pattaya are associated with beautiful beaches, water sports and fun nightlife with endless parties. However, there are plenty of places to visit in Pattaya with family as well. To fully enjoy your family vacation in Thailand, discover the best Pattaya attractions for kids and things to do in Pattaya with kids.
Places to Visit in Pattaya with Family
Top 10 best places to visit in Pattaya with family, including the most interesting Pattaya attractions for kids, are listed below.
1. Ramayana Water Park
Ramayana Water Park is an attractive tourist destination for your family to have unforgettable memories together. This is the largest water park in Thailand, covering 18 hectares. In total, there are more than 50 water activities, divided into two groups - family and extreme. There are 2 children's zones - for toddlers and older children, where interesting designs for games can be found. The highlights include the double wave pool, an Aquasplash playground with fountains, and even a green maze. The 240-meter-long slides are considered the longest in the world. Besides, you can relax and admire the beautiful scenery of the surroundings.
Address: 9 Moo 7, Na Jomtien, Sattahip, Chonburi
How to get there: The best way to get to Ramayana Water Park from Pattaya downtown is by taxi (about 20 minutes)
Opening Hours: 11:00-18:00, daily, except Wednesdays
Entrance Fee: 1,490 THB for adults and children, free for children under 106 cm height
In addition, there are special offers and discounted family tickets.
Costs of additional services:
- Towel rental: 99 THB
- Left luggage service: 180-229 THB
Discounted tickets: Ramayana Water Park
2. Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Khao Kheow Open Zoo is one of the largest open zoos in Thailand with more than 8000 animals of over 300 species, making it one of the best places to visit in Pattaya with family. The kids will have a great experience here as they will visit the wild animals such as elephants, leopards, deer, rhinoceros, and lions. They will also be given a chance to feed animals and watch penguins perform. There is also an option to discover the unique wildlife life of Khao Kheow Open Zoo at night.
Address: 235 Moo 7, Tambon Bang-Pra, Sriracha, Chonburi
Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00, daily
Entrance Fee: 350 THB for adults, 120 THB for children
Discounted tickets: Khao Kheow Open Zoo
As some of these family-friendly attractions are a bit far from the city, you can opt for a private car charter service from Pattaya and enjoy a convenient, hassle-free ride to visit them.
3. FROST Magical Ice of Siam
FROST Magical Ice of Siam, opened in 2016, is one of the top tourist attractions in Pattaya, covering an area of 30,000 square meters. This place could be an alternative to feel snow in a tropical country like Thailand. Your family will enjoy a variety of activities and exhibits each season that tell of urban legends and Thai literature. You will find many sculptures carved from ice as well as various attractions. In addition to the adventurous walk, there is also a slide and the Love Ice Bar on site. The temperature in this tourist attraction is -10 degrees but they provide jacket even if gloves need to be bought. If you are missing cold in the heat of Thailand, it's definitely one of the places to visit in Pattaya with family.
Address: 75/6 Moo 3, Nong Pla Lai, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung, Chonburi
How to get there: You can get there by taxi in approx. 25-30 minutes from Pattaya City Center
Opening Hours: 09:00-19:00, daily
Entrance Fee: 650 THB for adults, 500 THB for children (91-130 cm), free for children under 90 cm
Discounted tickets: FROST Magical Ice of Siam Ticket
4. Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is a very suitable destination to visit when traveling with your family. Nong Nooch has a tropical garden and entertainment area suitable for all ages. The garden covers a space of 2.4 square kilometers and there are about 20,000 tropical tree families collected from more than 50 different countries. It has some of the most beautiful flowers in the world with more than 670 species of orchids. Your kids will have an amazing time checking out the dinosaur statues and figures. You can also come here to watch Thai boxing matches, cockfight or Thai dance performances.
Address: 34/1 Moo 7, Na Jomtien, Sattahip, Chonburi
How to get there: you can take a taxi from Pattaya City Center and should take approximately 20 minutes to get there
Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00, daily
Entrance Fee: 600 THB for adults, 400 THB for children (90-120 cm high), free for children under 90 cm height
Discounted tickets: Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
5. Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Waterpark
Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Waterpark is the world’s first Columbia Pictures fully branded water and theme park, featuring state-of-the-art rides and newly themed attractions that will bring to life treasured characters from some of the most successful and beloved movies from Hollywood, including: Bad Boys, Hotel Transylvania, Jumanji, Ghostbusters, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Zombieland.
Address: 888 Moo 8, Na Jomtien, Sattahip District, Chonburi
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00, daily, except Wednesdays
Entrance Fee: 1,808 THB for adults, 1,590 THB for children and senior, free for children under 3 years old
Discounted tickets: Columbia Pictures Aquaverse Waterpark
6. Monster Aquarium Pattaya
Monster Aquarium Pattaya is an excellent aquarium with a mini zoo, where you can see many different types of turtles and fish and even feed both animals and fish. Here you visit large tanks, reptile house, observe the panoramic view through 10-meter underwater tunnel and get up close with the animal with various interactive activities. Monster Aquarium Pattaya houses 16 animal zones, the home of aquatic and exotic species. It is one of the new places to visit in Pattaya with family.
Address: 8 125/1 Lieb Tang Rodfai Rd, Nong Pla Lai, Bang Lamung, Chonburi
Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00, daily (last admission at 17:00)
Entrance Fee: 300 THB for adults, 150 THB for children (91-139 cm high), free for children under 90 cm height
Discounted tickets: Monster Aquarium Pattaya
7. Underwater World Pattaya
Underwater World Pattaya is home to an impressive variety of sea creatures with over 5,000 marine animals from the region. The aquarium is divided into several parts where you can find impressive diversity of sea creatures including corals, sharks, manta rays and giant fish. The Giant of Siam Zone should be particularly interesting for families where you can walk through a sunken ship. If you want to have special experience, you can check out the snorkeling opportunities in the shark tank at Underwater World Pattaya. Children also have an opportunity to join the Sleepover with Sharks & Rays Camp. Remember to book in advance to explore scuba diving and many other interesting programs!
Address: 22/22 Moo 11, Sukhumvit Rd., Nong Prue, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung, Chonburi
Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00, daily, last admission at 17:30
Entrance Fee: 500 THB for adults, 300 THB for children (90-130 cm), free for children under 90 cm height
Discounted tickets: Underwater World Pattaya
8. Mini Siam
Mini Siam Pattaya is inviting you and your family to step into a fascinating world of miniature wonders. There are 2 main areas of Mini Siam and Mini Europe, where you can witness around 100 replicas of famous sites – from Thailand and around the world – all displayed at a scale of 1:25.
Address: 387 Moo 6 Sukhumvit Rd., Pattaya City Naklua, Banglamung, Chonburi
Opening Hours: 09:00-19:00, daily
Entrance Fee: 300 THB for adults, 150 THB for children, free for children under 90 cm height
Discounted tickets: Pattaya Mini Siam
9. Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Having many exciting attractions, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum is guaranteed to give your older kids an enjoyable time in one of the best places to visit in Pattaya with family. This museum is located on the top floor of the Royal Garden Plaza building in the heart of Pattaya city so it is very convenient to visit. This museum is the entertainment center that shows visitors strange data about the world we live in, with most of this data you would have no idea that it existed. The whole museum is divided into 10 zones, each of which is a separate decorative theme with more than 350 interesting exhibits on display and a number of shocking exhibits in 10 different galleries.
Address: 218 Royal Garden Plaza (2nd Floor), 20-21 Moo 10 Beach Road, Nong Prue, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung, Chonburi
Opening Hours: 11:00-22:00, daily
Entrance Fee: packages from 1,699 THB
Discounted tickets: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
10. Karting Experience
Karting is not only safe and fun for adults, but also for children. The karts at EasyKart Pattaya are available in adult and child sizes and the race track is separated so safety is guaranteed. Families can drive at the 450-meter Beginner's Track, where children can race on small karts, or parents take their children out on two-seater karts. Besides of driving karts, EasyKart Pattaya is also offering ATV, bungee jumping, or paintball options, if you you're looking to take your older children to have fun.
You can try out different kart models available and choose your speed preferences before heading onto the racing tracks.
Address: Bali Hai Pier, 361/83 M.10, Nong Prue, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung, Chonburi
Opening Hours: 10:00-01:00, daily, last admission at 00:30
Fee: 499 THB for children aged 7-13 and 130cm+ in height on Kid Kart, 699 THB for adult on Regular Kart, 699 THB for Double Seater Kart is available for 2 adults
Discounted tickets: Go Karting Experience by EasyKart Pattaya
Tips
You can also bring your children to explore some of the best museums in Pattaya. Many museums offer great fun for both kids and adults and should be on any to-do list when traveling to this lively city.
