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Calm beach area for kids — Kamala or Karon?
Traveler · 1h
Family of 4, kids 6 and 9. Want gentle waves, not party scene. Which west coast beach is better for a week stay?
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Karon — wider beach, gradual slope, more space between umbrellas, good for kids 6–9. Kamala is quieter with fewer walkable dinner options — fine if you accept Grab for meals. Kata works too with more cafés but occasional surf swell — watch red flags. Avoid Patong with young kids: jet ski touts and Bangla noise stress parents. All three west coast beaches need flag respect May–Oct monsoon.
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Kata also works — slightly more cafes. Waves stronger some surf days — check flags with kids.
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Kamala good if you want quiet — just accept Grab for dinner variety.