Just over the hill from Ao Wong Deun, Ao Cho is a reasonable medium-sized beach split in half by a pier that gets a daily ferry in from Ban Phe. The swimming here is particularly good just to the south of the pier, which though an eyesore is fun to jump off.

Ao Cho accommodation selection is about the worst on Ko Samet, although the newish Ao Cho Grand View Resort clearly hopes to attract a more upmarket set. Like pretty much everywhere on the island, this beach tends to fill up on weekends, but through the week we found it to have a seedy, half-abandoned feel -- others might see it as hippyish and unkempt.

Weekdays aside, Ao Cho remains a good spot for a daytrip as the swimming is good and the seafood barbecues on this beach are very well-regarded.

A daily slow boat from Ao Cho departs for Ban Phe at noon. Otherwise, the easiest way to get there is via Ao Wong Deun, as Ao Cho is just a short walk to the north.