Things to Do in Karon, Phuket

Karon spreads hotels along a 3km public beach with more air between buildings than Patong. The southern end puts reef snorkeling and Kata restaurants within a short ride.

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Top things to do in Karon

Karon Beach
★ 4.6 · 9.2k
Beach★
4-km. beach with calm, clear water & a wide stretch of golden sand, backed by resorts.
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Big Buddha
★ 4.6 · 38.2k
Historic Landmark★
The 45m-tall marble Buddha statue on a mountaintop offers panoramic views, a cafe & gift shop.
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Kata Beach
Beach★
beach on Phuket island, Thailand
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Kata Noi Beach
★ 4.6 · 3.0k
Beach
This beach adjacent to resorts & restaurants features swimming, diving & other activities.
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Kata Night Market
★ 4.3 · 8.1k
Market
Outdoor marketplace providing food stands, fruits, vegetables, seafood & a bar with cocktails.
Every day
12 PM – 11 PM
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Kata Beach & Ko Pu reef
★ 4.6 · 3.0k
Beach
Kata Yai is a 1km beach about 20km from Phuket Town, with Ko Pu offshore and a coral reef on the right-hand side. Kata Noi, one kilometre south, is smaller and calmer, while April-September surf changes the swimming pattern.
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Wat Karon
★ 4.3 · 3.4k
Market
Twice-weekly collection of vendors selling local street snacks, spices & colorful handicrafts.
Every day
7 AM – 5 PM
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Kata Walking Street @ the beach
★ 4.4 · 739
Market
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Mon–Fri
3 PM – 11 PM
Sat
3 PM – 11 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Karon

Tann Beach club
★ 4.4 · 3.7k
Bar
Every day
11 AM – 11 PM
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CUP SEA Coffee - คัพซี คอฟฟี่
★ 4.9 · 630
Coffee Shop· ฿200–400
Every day
8 AM – 5 PM
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Pasha Turkish European & Thai Restaurant Karon Beach
★ 4.8 · 5.0k
Thai· ฿200–600
Every day
11:30 AM – 11 PM
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Lost in Phuket
★ 4.6 · 2.3k
Coffee Shop· ฿200–400
A cozy cafe in Kata Beach, this establishment is known for its wide breakfast menu, quality coffee, and diverse food options including burgers, fajitas, and poke bowls.
Every day
8 AM – 2 AM
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THE COFFEE CLUB - Glow Karon Hotel
★ 4.8 · 908
Café & Bakery· ฿200–600
Every day
8 AM – 9 PM
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Chekhoff
★ 4.8 · 4.3k
Family Restaurant· ฿200–600
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 12 AM
Sat
10 AM – 12 AM
Sun
10 AM – 11 PM
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Canopy Tree Bar
★ 4.9 · 140
Bar· ฿200–1,000
A bar located within the Novotel Kata Avista Resort & Spa, known for its tropical atmosphere, laidback vibe, and menu of drinks and food including fish tacos and lamb rogan josh.
Every day
7 AM – 11 PM
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Hidden Cafe Phuket
★ 4.8 · 3.3k
Restaurant· ฿200–600
Every day
10:30 AM – 7:30 PM
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