Trang's mainland beaches lack the glamor of the island beaches, but can actually be very charming.The best beach is at Pak Meng. The sand here almost sparkles, and the view is of towering limestone karsts and beautiful sunsets.
The beach is popular with local tourists, especially on weekends, and the beach is lined with seafood restaurants from where the sunset can be enjoyed.
Each December, during the "Fisherman's Festival", there is a one week celebration of fishing including a "Fishing Competition of the Trang Sea" sponsored by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
This celebration includes local arrangements, e.g., Pak Meng district authorities arrange a beauty contest, a "cutest kid" contest as well as a night or two with live music.
