Part of the Sirinath National Park area, Nai Yang beach is fringed with casuarina trees providing picnic areas for locals, and a shady spot for souvenir and food vendors. Accommodation is fairly limited with a couple of hotels right on the beach and government bungalows in the adjacent national park. For beachside eating, Nai Yang has a great choice of local beach restaurants, serving freshly barbecued seafood.
Nai Yang Beach, combined with Mai Khao Beach to the north, is the longest stretch of sandy beach on the island, covering nearly 10 km. It is here that giant sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs every year. At the Songkran festival in April, one of the activities is to release baby turtles to the sea. During the low season (June-October) car must be taken when swimming as there can be an undertow. Visitors should check with the hotel.
Nai Yang is a good place to relax and do very little!

Mai Khao (Airport Beach)
This long long beach, almost 10 kilometres long combined with Nai Yang, is largely deserted with only a couple of bungalow complexes, a campsite and the brand new JW Marriott resort located here.
Mai Khao offers peace and serenity for the independent traveller, close access to the airport and to the mainland province of Phang Nga. If you want some time away from the crowds - this is the place. Swimming in the low season (June - October) however, is not advisable, but if you're staying at the Marriott it's not a problem!