Khao Takiab has many condominiums and villas bordered by the beautiful main Hua Hin beach leading to Monkey Mountain and the fishing port.  It is noted for its still rural flavor where traditional seafood restaurants stand alongside stylish new bars.  The area is set for further development with new additions of condominiums and beachside properties.  All this is a mere stone's throw from all the central amenities of Hua Hin.  Khao Tao is only 10 kms along the popular Petchkasem Road and boasts two of the finest beaches (Soi Noi and South Pine) long regarded as 'hidden jewels' by the local community.  Developers have taken advantage of land that features sea views and mountain backdrops offering their residents a more tranquil lifestyle, and in many cases, more space from larger house plots.  Khao Tao is dominated by the beautiful Golden Buddha and has the fishing village below.  The Royal Lake, Royal Summer Palace and Milford Golf Course are nearby.  Pranburi maintains a more traditional feel with a large town centre with useful facilities.  Its coastline stretches 10 kms south with hotels and small resorts in idyllic locations.  Many housing developments are underway offering in some circumstances lower pricing to its near neighbour of Hua Hin without compromising on quality.  Home buyers here do not feel the need to visit Hua Hin on a frequent basis - instead preferring a truly rural and peaceful setting.  Khao Kalok and Sam Roi Yot have an even more natural feel and are being pioneered by developers and individuals building beautiful tailor-made villas.  The area features many calm bays, a National Park, Dolphin Bay and the opportunity to live side by side with friendly Thai locals.

The areas of Khao Takiab, Khao Tao, Pranburi, Khao Kalog and Sam Roi Yot stretch 4 km south from Hua Hin town centre along the Petchkasem Road until Sam Roi Yot less than 30 kms away.  These areas have been extremely popular with property purchasers as it presents a haven of calmer living at reasonable prices.  Calm beaches, fishing villages, panoramic sea views, temples and forest-clad mountains feature and make this area a good candidate for lifestyle living.