Kata

The next resort town south of Karon is Kata. In fact, the two towns merge to form one long stretch of urban development.
Kata is similar to Karon in that it offers plenty of bars, restaurants and amenities but without the excesses of Patong.
Kata is a more tightly knit town. While Karon is spread out loosely along its long beach, the beaches at Kata are shorter and Kata Town is a much more compact place. This has the benefit that everything is much closer together, although some people prefer the open spaces of Karon.

Kata has two lovely beaches, Kata Beach and Kata Noi Beach. It is a good resort for families or couples who want plenty of things to do but are not interested in wild partying.