Aside form the endless beaches and countless seafood restaurants, Hua Hin offers many high end golf courses, shopping, and a famous night market where gifts and keepsakes can be bought.

There are several temples in and around Hua Hin, the main being Wat Hua Hin in the center of town. This large complex is home to the many monks that can be seen collecting alms in the early morning.

The Kings Palace in Hua Hin, Klai Kangwon is now only accessible by invitation. However, the residence of King Rama VI to the north of Hua Hin is open to the general public. This attraction is well worth a look as it boasts some impressive gardens and beach pagodas.

For the more discerning traveler, take a short trip to Hua Hin railway station. Built during the reign of King Rama VI, and only a short distance from the centre of town, Hua Hin's railway station and the adjacent Royal Waiting Room are attractive and brightly painted wooden buildings. The design is Thai in concept, but somehow manages to have a 'Victorian' feel. The station is very unique in its appearance and is a great photo opportunity.

At a 40km distance from Hua Hin, be sure to visit Thailand's largest national park - Kaeng Krachan National Park. Located primarily in the mountains adjacent to Myanmar, it has lots of rain and an abundance of rainforests and some grassland areas. Animal life includes deer, tigers, gibbons, bears, hornbills, wild elephants and dusky langurs. One of the park's most popular attractions is the eleven-tiered Pa-La-U Yai and Pa-La-U Noi waterfall.