Hua Hin’s fine and sandy beach arcs several kilometres southwards towards Khao Takiab, which can be glimpsed in the distance. The sand quality is good and there is ample space to walk and play on the wide shore. The water is not deep and swimming is quite safe, but there are some large rocks in the sea near the main entrance and extremely sharp seashells. Heed the amusingly worded warning signs that read “Careful! The rock full of fishshell”. Hua Hin supposedly got its name due to the rocks on the beach head (Hua Hin literally translates as Head Stone in Thai).