Adjacent to the middle of Pattaya Beach (Pattaya Klang) - and extending inland to both the north and south of Central Pattaya Road, this is a popular tourist destination. The beach itself has ample amount of space and seating to accommodate the many beach lovers that flock to the area. Coffee shops, restaurants, bars, shopping malls and boutiques selling ... More> clothes line the road fringing the beach, while the warm water of the Gulf is put to good use by water sports enthusiasts. Considered to be a bit cooler than the Northern district, the area is home to Pattaya’s three main shopping malls – Royal Garden Plaza, Mike's Place and the most recent addition to the scene Central Festival. Central Pattaya is both lively and relaxing due to the resorts' and properties' proximity to the beach, so visitors get the best of both worlds.