Nakula means "salt fields", after the main occupation of the area before the area before the rise of tourism and industry. There is still the air of an ancient village to Nakula today,for here you will see old wooden houses and narrow streets, traditional noodle shops and working fishing boats.

The old houses over the creek are especially picturesque,and a walk through the streets will reveal plenty of little shops selling handicrefts and domestic goods. The Dolphin Roundabout and the Beginning of Beach Road mark the junction with North Pattaya,and the surroundings change dramatically. This is the classy end of the resort,with upmarket hotels and restaurants facing out over the beach.

Here too you can begin a pleasant walk along the bayfront,for a recently built promenade will take you along the shore under the palm trees right up to South Pattaya. Any of the sois will lead you through to the back part of Pattaya,known as Second Road. There are more major hotels here,along with shopping areas,bars,clubs,and a Tourist Police office.