Mae Haad Beach, has recently gone through a lot of changes, it has greatly improved road connections and there is a village building up behind it. There are quite a few resorts, but as the beach is fairly long, there's still enough room for solitude. It has sunset views over Koh Maa and the waters and coral reef that surround it are designated as a National Marine Park as they are so rich in sea life, with turtles and reef sharks (harmless) easily spotted. The beach can be a bit rough in places, but is beautiful all the same, and has a sand bar that you can walk across to reach Koh Maa.

The beach is long with soft white sand. The best time to visit Had Mae Had (as with all beaches this side of the island) is between the months of Dec-Mar, as during the rest of the year the sea level becomes lower and simming is not so good. Although it is still possible to enjoy the snorkelling and excellent coral reef during the whole year