Nai Yang is noted for its impressive forest of tall casuarina trees, and as a picnic spot for Thais. Mobile food and fruit venders gather around the perimeter of the park and do a brisk business especially on weekends. The northern end of the beach is a protected National Park land - Quiet, clean, no food stalls or restaurants except a few tiny stalls selling eggs and drinks. There are lots of longtail boats in the water, and local kids splashing around, and it's a popular area with locals.