Lamai Beach is the second most popular beach, located 10 km to south of Chaweng Beach. Along the 4-km long coastline, creamy white sand beach lies parallel with deep blue seawater. Although there is no coral reef to decorate the sea, coconut-shaded beach portrays Lamai in peaceful and natural look.

Southern Lamai Beach situates many interesting rock formations and pools, especially the famous Hin Ta and Hin Yai, literally meaning grandfather and grandmother rocks. These renowned rocks are in Tambol Mared, Nakhon Sri Thammarat Province. The folk tale of them has been told for ages. Once upon a time, there was an old couple named Ta Kreng and Yai Riam. They wanted to sail for proposing a daughter of Ta Mong Lai for their son. When they reached Lamai Cape, the storm occurred and hit their boat down. Their bodies were washed ashore to create the rocks.

Not only natural attractions, Lamai also draws charms of local open-air market and old monastery, local museum and picturesque village scenes. Further south on beach side of the main road, is Wat Silangu, one of two golden pagodas on the island. This stunning spot features a shimmering exterior with solemn look against backdrop of the beauty of deep blue sea.

Lamai Beach homes a few smart resorts, but full of budget accommodation which caters to travelers on a shoestring. The beach also offers numerous healing resorts, health centers and spas, bringing the northern beach to be named 'Longevity Beach'. However, if you are looking for a nice restaurant, it is better to go to Chaweng Beach, taking only 20-minute drive.

Choeng Mon is basically a stretch of beach where the largest concentration of high class resorts are based like the Tong Say Bay Hotel and Resort, The White house and The Imperial Boat House can be found. Close to the airport and with Chaweng at close distance, it's an ideal location to enjoy both the tranquility as well as the buzz.

West of Choeng Mon lies Big Buddha Beach, famous for it's landmark - the enormous "golden" Big Buddha statue, Secret Garden where the (in) crowd gathers on Sunday afternoons for live music and barbeque, the trendy Big Buddha Café or other great beach bars.

Maenam Beach is the first tourist area of Samui, located from the ferry pier, midway between Nathon, the commercial center and Chaweng Beach. You will be in peace and relaxation with its crystal clear and warm waters as well as long clean beach. Over here, there is an interesting village settlement with a dominant Chinese influence and you can see a lot of wooden shop houses with a Chinese flavor and a small Chinese. The beach is quite deep and wavy. Resorts are available. There are boat service to Koh Pha Ngan. The fare is 100 baht. The boat leaves the port at 12.00am. And it take about 40 minutes to get there.

From Maenam beach, you can take a boat to neighboring Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, and Koh Nang Yuan.

Chaweng Beach, Samui's biggest and most popular beach, is a paradise of young travelers and families alike. It features 7-long sandy beach and fascinating coral reef stretching along the coastline.

Each part of the beach offers different atmosphere. One wishing to stay in tranquility needs to go to northern Chaweng Beach. On the contrary, middle Chaweng Beach, the elbow of the bay, are always crowded while southern end of the beach is the ideal beach for swimming.

Not far from the beach, there are two small islands near the reef. After enjoying swimming, you can choose to explore the nearest one by walking through shallow water or go for snorkeling and kayaking at the second island which is further out and larger.

Chaweng is the cosmopolitan resort town which is full of accommodations, ranged from 200 - 10,000 bath, shops, bars, night-spots and restaurants. So you can enjoy activities both daytime and nighttime.

It is accessible by car and suitable for picnic and relaxation. On both side of the road to waterfall are langsat plantations. At the beginning of the year is a time for harvest. not far from the waterfall is the elephant camp. The tourists who are interested in straddle an elephant please contact the camp's office.

Big Buddha, Samui's most famous landmark, is found on a very small island northeast of Bophut. It is connected to the main island by a small road. This golden statue is 12 meters tall and sits atop a wide staircase decorated with dragons. At the foot of the main building are many religious offering stands and several nice golden statues, including a reclining Buddha. You can donate some money by writing your name on a tile which will become part of the floor, or have your good fortune told by a 5-Baht coin machine: set the machine according to your birthday and you will be given a number; then look at the poster on the wall to find the corresponding number and your fortune (written in English also). Following Thai tradition, remove your shoes before climbing the stairs to see the wonderful view of Bophut Bay from the top. Like Bophut itself, this area remains a peaceful and relaxing interlude from the bustle of Chaweng.