Getting Around Karon:
Karon beach is one of the widest on the island The beach and surrounding area are big enough that you might not want to walk from place to place. Rent a scooter or take one of the many mini-buses that ply the streets to get from your hotel to the beach or shopping. If you head out to Patong you'll need to take a tuk tuk or taxi, which will cost around 200 baht for the trip.
Getting to Karon:
Karon Beach is on the west coast of Phuket just south of Patong Beach and if you're coming from the airport you can either take a taxi for about 350 baht or get on the island's equivalent of a share-the-ride van for about 150 baht. There are no public buses directly from the airport to the beach, but if you don't mind switching, take the public bus from the airport to the bus terminal in Phuket Town, then switch to a bus heading for Karon.
Where to Stay:
What to Expect:
Karon Beach is a sweeping, long stretch of soft sandy beach backed by a large village which has plenty of places to eat and drink within walking distance. It isn't as loud or bustling as Patong Beach but the bars in the center of Karon Village can get noisy at night.
