Vietnam's Best Beaches 2024

World Beach Guide | Boasting over two thousand miles of coastline, Vietnam has all the ingredients for the perfect beach getaway – soft white sands, secluded coves, impressive rock formations and calm waters. Whether it's days spent soaking up the sun, taking in the sunsets or exploring life under the water, beaches in Vietnam offer tourists everything they could wish for.

Source: Lonely Planet, World Beach Guide and Vietnam Travel and other resources from Vietnam Internet

An Bang

Relatively untouched by development, unlike many of the beaches around Hoi An, An Bang Beach has a chill vibe even with its plethora of amenities, which includes shops, ATMs, and even pharmacies. Though it doesn’t seem possible given its four-kilometre length, An Bang Beach can get busy with local families towards evening and on the weekends, when locals can outnumbers tourists by two to one. That said, there’s a reason for its popularity. In addition to fine tropical sands, the average water temperature here is a balmy 25°C, meaning there’s no excuse for not swimming! Surfing and stand-up paddleboarding are also popular, with equipment for rent and even the chance to grab a couple of lessons from the beachside stores. If that’s got you eager to visit, An Bang Beach is around three kilometres north of Hoi An, making it a five minute taxi ride away.

Phu Quoc

The island of Phú Quốc is a tropical paradise of thickly forested mountains fringed with white-sand beaches. Without exception these beaches are stunning with Long beach being the best known. This doesn’t make it any better than the rest, and it possibly isn’t quite as pristine with several resorts hidden behind the palm trees and a few sleepy beach bars. Long beach does live up to its name though, and it should be no problem getting as far away from any of the villas or bars and finding a quiet patch of paradise to yourself. Star Beach is one of just a handful of beaches of Phu Quoc that can boast white sand. Matched all the way by warm, clear turquoise waters and palm trees leading towards tropical jungle, it does become a little coarser and more yellow the further south you head.

Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam plus 21 smaller islets. Be sure to hire a boat or join a tour to go snorkeling off the An Thoi archipelago in the south, where sparkling beaches and underwater reefs await. On the main island, there are countless beaches to choose from, depending on your preference. Bai Sao is a favourite stretch of sand with public and private areas, catered to by local restaurants serving cold coconuts and grilled seafood. If you prefer peace and quiet, head to Vung Bau on the western coast, where you can have a spot all to yourself. Ong Lang is a long pristine beach perfect for families, Ganh Dau beach is a secret spot in the north of the island, and Bien Ba Keo is best for sunset-watching.

Nha Trang

As its name suggests, Nha Trang City Beach is easily reached on foot from anywhere within the city of Nha Trang. In fact, it’s one of the only true city beaches in all of Vietnam, despite 3,200 kilometres of coastline. Nha Trang City Beach itself stretches for six kilometres, meaning there’s plenty of space to lie on the sands during even busy times. For much of its length it is lined by a promenade dotted with hotels, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs, meaning you’re never far from what you might be searching for, whether that’s a new swimming costume, place to stay, or something to eat.

Con Son

Out of the 15 islands forming the Côn Đảo archipelago, only Côn Sơn is inhabited, multiplying the potential for sunbathers and snorkellers to enjoy secluded beaches and see colourful coral reefs and fish. Even hikers can enjoy this beach destination by exploring the vast national park that covers most of the island. Far enough from the mainland to feel remote, but close enough to reach with a short plane ride, the Côn Đảo archipelago has all the makings of an idyllic holiday. Diving and snorkelling in Côn Đảo is among the best in the country. Save a day to join a boat tour to the coral reefs at Hòn Tài, Bảy Cạnh or Câu islands, where you can spot stingrays, barracuda, turtles, moray eels, batfish, clownfish and cuttlefish.

Mui Ne

Fifteen kilometres of Mui Ne Beach’s off-white sands and gentle waves are what greets anyone who makes the journey north from Ho Chi Minh City. Situated on a tiny finger of land jutting out into the East Sea, Mui Ne Beach is surrounded by verdant mountains and is considered one of the quieter and less developed beach destinations on Vietnam’s expansive coastline. At its northern end, visitors will find a traditional fishing village, with colourful homemade fishing boats beached on the sand. However, it’s the southern end of Mui Ne Beach which is the place to head for both swimming and water sports, thanks to its rock-free waters. Offshore winds make Mui Ne Beach a popular location for kite surfing, and though calm, there are still enough breaks to lure surfers and kayakers to this sublime stretch of Vietnamese coast.

Doc Let

Approximately 50 kilometres North of Nha Trang City, Doc Let Beach is definitely worth the journey. The beach stretches for a total of 18 kilometres. It has white sands, palm trees offering natural shade, and mesmerizingly blue shallows perfect for younger children as well as the rest of the family. Roughly divided into three sections, the northern third of Doc Let Beach is where you’ll find the majority of the beachfront hotels. The middle is occupied by a busy working port. Its southern end is the most isolated, and has the best run of sun, sea and sand. It’s sometimes called Jungle Beach. Doc Let Beach has traditionally been relatively quiet, although this is slowly changing as more and more visitors discover its allure. For the moment it has held onto its serene and laidback vibe, making it a particular favourite with honeymooning and married couples looking to enjoy the sunsets and each other’s company rather than dance until dawn in a nightclub.

My Khe

East facing My Khe Beach runs for around nine kilometres (6 miles), and is wide too, with an average width of 60 metres. Its white sands are just a short bus ride from Da Nang, while My Khe Beach is also reachable from Hoi An without too much time or fuss. A favourite with the top beach lists of international magazines, its flat sands are great for a game of beach football, while its gentle waves make it very suitable for swimming too. Surfers hit the beach from September, while early evenings are perfect for romantic sunsets over the East Sea.

Cat Ba

Three Cat Co Beaches are located on Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba island. But even if it wasn’t, all three beaches are a very slow wander from Cat Ba town, and are linked together by a further short cliffside path. Widely considered to be the most attractive of the three neighbouring beaches, the three Cat Co Beaches are backed by shapely hills thick with tree cover. Its relatively wide expanse of excellent white sand makes it popular during the high season months of spring and autumn, when it can become busy from mid-morning onwards. An additional attraction is the huge number of water sports that can be enjoyed on Cat Co Beach One, which includes kayaking trips and jet-ski rentals. The beach is also known for its year-round surfing.

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