SAMAE Beach: the best! 40THB Songthaew ride from Koh Larn. Considered the prettiest beach, somewhat more upscale/upmarket than the other places. Nice selection of quality restaurants. Somewhat more spacious; big but doesn't seem that crowded. There are two places that offer bungalows, including one of them that has AIR CONDITIONED rooms. No name, no signs there, but don't expect to get a room on the weekends, they will be full. They are very simple accommodations, but acceptable. They are not directly beachfront, but maybe 3 minutes walk. There might be camping here too. These are on the far end of the beach, (if you arrive by bus or motorbike, all the way to your RIGHT; if you arrive by boat, as you face the beach from the water, all the way to your LEFT). This beach has better quality shopping and better restaurants, weekends are busy.