Temples 

 There are several temples in and around Hua Hin, the main being Wat Ampharam in the centre of Hua Hin town. This large complex is home to many monks that can be seen collecting alms in the early morning. Wat Bor Fai temple has some impressive ponds teeming with catfish, which you can feed after a donation to the monks it's located 5km north of Hua Hin. The temple at the top of Khao Takiab offers excellent views once you ascended the steep climb, here you may feed the monkeys and visit the shrines, and one or two temples out to the west of Hua Hin with some impressive Buddha statues. These are just to name a few.

Pa La U Waterfall 

 This beautiful 11-tiered rock waterfall is located within the densely verdant forest in the area of Kaengkrajan National Park, it is about 60 km west of Hua Hin. There is a nature study trail along an 800-metre path starting from the car park and leading to the first level of Pa La-U Waterfall. The surrounding green forests are an ideal place for those interested in ecology and wildlife. various kinds of birds and butterflies are found, especially in the morning. Some levels of the waterfall can be reached along a trekking trail parallel to the stream.

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park

 Although it is 60km south of Hua Hin and 40km south of Pranburi, many visitors to the region spend time at this interesting national marine park. The name means three hundred mountain peaks, a reference to its numerous limestone peaks between which there are marshes and mangrove swamps. The mountains and wetlands contain an abundance of wildlife, including barking deer, crab eating macaque and serow, an Asian goat-antelope. The park is also home to more than 300 resident and migratory birds. One of the park's most popular attractions is Tham Phraya Nakhon, a cave with a hole in its roof that allows a shaft of light to shine upon a Thai-style pavilion built for King Rama V.

Thai Boxing (Muay Thai)

 There are two places in Hua Hin to watch Thai boxing, a sport that involves 'punching' with elbows, knees and feet as much as with the hands. Matches are held at the Grand Arena in front of the Grand Hotel on Thursday and Sunday nights and at Mr. Chop Rawee's Thai Boxing Garden near the City Beach Hotel on Tuesday and Friday. The matches at both venues begin at 9.00 PM and finish up a little before midnight

Klai Kangwon Palace

 King Rama VII built this palace in 1926 located on the beach just north of central Hua Hin as a summer home for his Queen. Designed in a European-style with a Spanish flare it was completed in 1929 and is still used by the Royal Family as a residence. In addition to extremely attractive buildings and furnishings, there are carefully manicured gardens and a fascinating shell museum When the Palace isn't being used, it is open to the public each day between 9.00 AM and 4.00 PM

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 that are Thai in concept and design, but somehow manage to have a 'Victorian' feel. Even if you don't arrive at the resort by train, go and have a look.

Marukhathaiyawan Palace 

 Like so much in Hua Hin this summer seaside palace was built in the early 1920's during the reign of King Rama VI. It was designed by an Italian architect with lots of verandas, latticework and covered boardwalks using golden teak from the demolished Hat Chao Samran Palace. The name means "The Palace of Love and Hope" Open daily from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, it is located north of Hua Hin at the Camp Rama VI military compound.

Khao Hin Lek Fai

 This hill is found 1.5km to the west of Hua Hin. A trip up the steep road to the top provides a scenic view of the town, beach, Gulf of Thailand and the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course. There is a small park on the hilltop with trails leading to the various viewpoints.

Khao Takiab

 Located at the southern end of Hua Hin's main beach, this 227m rocky hill provides striking views of Hua Hin and nearby Singto (lion) Island. There is a temple and restaurant on the hill, which can now be reached by a newly constructed road. There is a 20m golden Buddha and several excellent restaurants at the base of the hill. Beware of the larcenous monkeys at the shrine near the Buddha; they have been known to run off with people's cameras.