Prachuap Khiti khan,

Maruekhathaiyawan Palace,

Maruekhathaiyawan Palace

Built for King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) as a summer retreat in the 1920s, Maruekhathaiyawan Palace is constructed entirely of teak wood and sits right on the beach.

Kaeng Drachan National Park,

Kaeng Drachan National Park and Pala-U Waterfall

The largest national park in Thailand simply can’t be explored in one day, so if that’s all you have, you might want to start at Pala-U waterfall. Located near the border with Burma and about 1.5 hours from Hua Hin, the waterfall consists of 16 levels and is one of the highest in Thailand.

Pranburi Mangrove Forest,

Pranburi Mangrove Forest

Built for King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) as a summer retreat in the 1920s, Maruekhathaiyawan Palace is constructed entirely of teak wood and sits right on the beach.

Sam Roi Yot Freshwater Marsh,

Sam Roi Yot Freshwater Marsh

Thailand’s largest freshwater marsh is located within Sam Roi National Park-a massive marine national park worth a visit on its own if you have the time to spare. The park is about 60 kilometers from Hua Hin and is home to massive caves, limestone islands, and over 300 different species of migratory birds.