Secret Beach, or Haad Son as it’s known in Thai, located on the West Coast of the island. Although named Secret Beach, the truth is it’s no longer a secret. Though the secret has been exposed, it still remains one of the quietest and most relaxing beaches on the island. Secret Beach is a quiet and almost secluded beach in Koh Phangan that is usually always quiet. It has a small, crescent-shaped beach with soft white sand and a shallow shoreline. There is also a good restaurant / bar on site. On the North side of the beach, there is a resort with beach access, in the middle you will find a beach bar playing feel-good, reggae or acoustic music, and on the South side, there is a rocky area with some smaller bays you can lounge on for more privacy. Secret Beach is located on the West Coast of Koh Phangan between Zen Beach and Haad Yao. It’s a 10.4km drive from Thongsala, which takes roughly 20 minutes on a scooter. It’s very easy to find Secret Beach on Google Maps. While most people go to the beach to swim and sunbathe on the sand, those visiting Secret Beach should know it’s not a great beach for swimming. The water is not very deep for a good 100 feet and there is a possibility of hitting your knees on the sand when trying to swim. You can also rent a snorkel mask and fins from the Koh Raham Bar on the Northern side of the beach, this snorkel at the end of this restaurant, amazing spot, full of fishes if there’s not too many waves! Top tip: If you’re not confident riding a scooter, park at the top of the hill of Secret Beach and walk down. The road to the scooter parking is quite steep and narrow, which can be dangerous to drive down if you’re not confident.