'''Naklua''', in the Banglamung district of Chonburi Province, is effectively a (very small) suburb of '''Pattaya''' and in many ways a continuation of the North Pattaya sub-district. It is especially popular with visitors whose native language is German.
Naklua Bay (Ao Naklua) is immediately north of Pattaya Bay, with Rachvate Cape separating the two. '''Naklua Beach''' (Hat Naklua), to the far north, is the main strip, with the smaller '''Crescent Moon Beach''' (Hat Wong Phrachan) and then '''Palm Beach''' (Hat Palm) further south. Beyond them is '''Wong Amat Beach''' (Hat Wong Amat) which occupies the northern end of Pattaya Bay, but is accessed from Naklua. All are generally cleaner and more suitable for quiet relaxation than Pattaya Beach.
Get in
From Pattaya Second Road, take any Baht Bus (shared songthaew) to the Dolphin Roundabout (10 baht). If the songthaew turns left or right at the roundabout (ie it's not one of the few that continue straight on to Naklua), disembark immediately and cross to the north side of the roundabout, and either walk or take a north-bound songthaew (10 baht) from there.
See
'''Sanctuary of Truth''', 206/2 Moo 5, Soi 12, Naklua Road; tel. ''+66''-38225407 / ''+66''-38367229 [http://www.sanctuaryoftruth.com]. An unfinished project, but worth a visit even now. The main attraction is a huge ancient-style wooden temple; nearby is a small dolphinarium with dolphin shows at 11:30 and 15:30. <!-- NB: this listing is deliberately duplicated in the main Pattaya article -->
Do
'''Inter Snooker Club''', Naklua Road <!-- 38429853 --> (right on the crest of the hill) is open 24/7 and has 11 full-size snooker tables (no pool). 90 baht/table/hour, or 140 baht/table/hour for one of the two private VIP rooms/tables.
'''Jojo Horse Club''', 284/54 Moo 5, Naklua Road; tel. ''+66''-38225149 [mailto:jojo@chonburi.ksc.co.th jojo@chonburi.ksc.co.th]
'''Siam Sailing''', 668/10 Naklua Road; tel. ''+66''-38427269 [http://www.siamsailing.com] offers a number of packages including full/half day trips, beach and island trips, sunset dinner cruises and private charters.
Learn
'''Language and Thai Cultural School''', 571/1 Naklua Road (right on the crest of the hill) tel. ''+66''-38421919 [http://www.becthailand.com] open Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00, Sat 08:00-18:00. Teaches languages (Thai, English, German - rates depend on group size), Thai cookery (10 hours - 3900 baht + ingredients), fruit carving (10 hours - 3900 baht + materials, Ministry of Education certification available after 30 hours), Thai massage (10 hours - 3900 baht), and yoga/meditation (5 hours - 1900 baht).
'''SalsaAmante Dance Studio & Dance events''',447 Khao Pratumnak Road soi 5; tel+fax. ''+66''38306631 - 0871481905 [http://www.salsaamante.com] specialises in teaching Salsa, Merengue and Bachata.
Buy
'''Jo Fishing Tackle Shop''', 259/42 Moo 5, Soi Pothisan; tel. ''+66''-38367556 - small/mid-size shop absolutely packed to the gills(!) in a well organised fashion with all manner of fishing tackle, owner doesn't speak much English but is very friendly and helpful - open daily 08:00-20:00.
Eat
Budget
Mid-range
'''Nachrichtentreff''', 157/128 Moo 5, Naklua Road; tel. ''+66''-38370173. Serves pretty good Austrian food.
Splurge
'''Art Cafe''', Soi 16, Naklua Road; tel. ''+66''-38367652 [http://www.artcafe-thailand.com] is housed in a colonial-style house set in its own gardens, with the "''...ambience of the good old days combined with the comfort of the new era...''"
Vegetarian
'''J Vegetarian Restaurant''', 256/10 Moo 5, Soi 20, Naklua Road (''next to Sousiree Massage, near Dusit Resort Hotel''); tel. ''+66''-38428305 - open 08:00-20:00.
'''Thammachart Vegetarian Restaurant''', 56/36 Moo 5, Amorn Market, Naklua Road; tel. ''+66''-38726911. Basic cafe-style budget place, also has a very small vegetarian supplies shop. Not much English spoken, but does have a bilingual menu - open Mon-Sat 05:30-17:00.
Drink
Sleep