There are several ways to get to Ao Nang Beach from various locations:
- If you are coming from within Thailand, you can take a bus, minivan, or train to Krabi town and then transfer to a local taxi or songthaew (a local pick-up truck) to Ao Nang Beach.
- If you are coming from outside Thailand, you can fly into Krabi International Airport, which is located about 30 minutes away from Ao Nang Beach by car. From the airport, you can take a taxi or arrange a private transfer to Ao Nang Beach.
- Alternatively, you can fly into Bangkok and then take a domestic flight to Krabi. From Krabi, you can take a taxi or local transportation to Ao Nang Beach.
- You can also reach Ao Nang Beach by ferry from Phuket or Koh Phi Phi. The ferry ride takes about 2 hours from Phuket and 1 hour from Koh Phi Phi.

As for the best things to do in Ao Nang Beach, here are a few suggestions:
- Visit the beautiful beaches of Ao Nang and Nopparat Thara.
- Take an island-hopping tour and visit nearby islands such as Koh Poda and Koh Gai.
- Go snorkeling or diving in the Andaman Sea.
- Visit the Tiger Cave Temple.
- Take a rock climbing tour.
- Go hiking in the Krabi province.
- Take a boat tour of the mangrove forests.
- Visit the Thara Park.
- Go snorkeling or diving in the Andaman Sea.
- Visit the Krabi Town Night Market.