Karon Beach offers a very long shoreline of five kilometers close to Kata Noi beach. It has fine white sand which literally squeaks as you walk on it. If you are looking for a spot where you can be all by yourself, you can try walking to the northern end which is more deserted.
You can also see the giant sea turtles as they occasionally swim by at night. During the northeast monsoon season which falls on the months of November through April, there are relatively fewer waves and the water is crystal clear.
Karon has three focal areas. The first would be the Karon Plaza area which is located on the southern area. It has a several budget guesthouses, bars and restaurants and bars. You could explore the side sois, especially the one which leads to an art community where Thai painters have built a complex of pubs, huts and art galleries. The second would be the grounds of the Hilton Phuket Arcadia and the Thavorn Palm Beach Resort which are located in the central region of Karon. The third one would be the Aroona Plaza which features a number of handicraft shops, great restaurants, bars and cafes, as well as hotel which has Sino-Portuguese architecture.
