Kata Beach has several good activities to take part in when you’re looking to get a break from lounging on the beach. You’ll find that Kata Beach has a good nightlife, a variety of bars and restaurants, and a number of attractions that are great for visitors of all stripes.
Plub Pla View Point is an excellent way to take in gorgeous views of Kata Beach as well as Chalong. This viewpoint is located high above and can be reached by car by following the signs for Hilltop Restaurant. Driving up can sometimes be a challenge but it is worth it.
Located in an ideal setting that contains the best Kata has to offer, Kata Temple is an important spiritual center. Local Buddhists come to Wat Kittisankaram to pray and there is also a school as well as a monastery here. Not far off from being two hundred years old, this temple is set amidst forest and mountains. It is very attractive and a great place to get a glimpse of local Buddhist culture. While all visitors are welcome, it’s important to remember to be respectful in dress and manner.
This mini-golf course is unique in that it features a small (pretend) erupting volcano and dinosaur statues tat each hole. Park Mini Golf is an 18-hole course can be fun for people of all ages and it has its own restaurant. Connveniently located midway between Kata Beach and Karon Beach, it is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day.