The appealing Kata Beach lures many visitors to its lovely sands and picture perfect waters offering numerous attractions for tourists. It is particularly favoured by families with excellent restaurants and vibrant entertainment options located near its picturesque palm-lined beaches. The period from November to April is the favoured time of year for sunbathing at Kata Beach while surfing enthusiasts find ideal conditions from May until October.

Many well known attractions are to be found in the environs of Kata Beach. Travellers should make it a point to visit Kata Viewpoint, a hilltop location which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding areas. The Kata Temple is another noteworthy place to visit, a well maintained and charming Buddhist shrine with a history which stretches back to 1832. Children will enjoy viewing the lifelike dinosaur replicas at the Dino Park. 
   
Quite a few outstanding restaurants are to be found in the vicinity of Kata Beach, running the gamut from exclusive world-class fine dining to affordable Thai seafood eateries. Many of the seafood restaurants allow diners to handpick their choices from display tanks placed in front of their establishments. Visitors can choose from Indian, Scandinavian, Italian and many other restaurants in addition to those serving local fare.

Nightlife is abundant at Kata Beach, and visitors may choose from exciting vibrant nightclubs or more sedate family-oriented venues. For the shopper a diverse selection of stores is to be found in the environs; many international sporting brands are manufactured within Thailand and therefore the prices are much less than abroad. Kata Beach also offers many appealing and unusual recreational options such as elephant trekking and Thai cookery classes.