The best beaches in Vietnam are My Khe in Da Nang, Long Beach and Starfish Beach on Phu Quoc, Mui Ne, An Bang near Hoi An and Doc Let near Nha Trang. Vietnam has more than 3,200 km of coastline, so there is a good beach in every region, but the swimming season changes from north to south: central beaches are best from April to August, and Phu Quoc in the south from November to April.
This guide covers the top 10 best beaches in Vietnam for Indian tourists, with the nearest city, the best months to swim and what each beach is best for. The table below gives a quick comparison.
| Beach | Nearest city | Best time to swim | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Khe Beach | Da Nang, 3 km | April to August | Families, city break |
| Long Beach | Phu Quoc, Duong Dong town | November to April | Sunsets, resorts |
| Starfish Beach | Phu Quoc, north coast | November to April | Snorkelling, children |
| Mui Ne Beach | Phan Thiet, about 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City | April to June; windsurfing November to March | Kitesurfing, sand dunes |
| An Bang Beach | Hoi An, 4 km | March to August | Relaxed village feel |
| Doc Let Beach | Nha Trang, 50 km | January to August | Shallow water, non-swimmers |
| Hon Chong Beach | Nha Trang, 3 km | January to August | Rock formations, photos |
| Ky Co Beach | Quy Nhon, 25 km | April to August | Scenery, boat trips |
| Lang Co Beach | Hue, 65 km; Da Nang, 30 km | April to July | Quiet bay between Hue and Da Nang |
| Cua Dai Beach | Hoi An, 5 km | March to August | Sunset, resort stays |
Here are the best beaches in Vietnam in detail, starting with the most visited.
My Khe Beach
My Khe Beach is the most famous of the beaches in Da Nang, Vietnam: a 900 m-wide stretch of fine white sand only 3 km from the city centre, free to visit and patrolled by lifeguards. In 2005, Forbes named My Khe Beach among the most attractive beaches on the planet, and it is still the easiest beach holiday in Vietnam for Indian families.
- Location: Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Da Nang, about 3 km from the city centre
- Best time to visit: April to August
The sea slopes gently, the waves are small in summer and the beach is lined with hotels, cafés and Indian restaurants. Sunrise and late afternoon are the best times to swim. Parasailing, jet skiing and stand-up paddling are available on the main stretch, and from September to December red flags are common because of rough seas.
Long Beach
Long Beach (Bai Truong) runs for nearly 20 km down the west coast of Phu Quoc island, and it is the best beach in Vietnam for sunsets from November to April. Situated on the “Pearl Island”, it is lined with resorts, beach restaurants and bars, so it is the usual base for a beach holiday on Phu Quoc.
- Location: West coast of Phu Quoc island, south of Duong Dong town
- Best time to visit: November to April
You can swim, kayak, cycle along the shore or join a sunset barbecue, and restaurants serve everything from Asian to European food, with vegetarian options in most resorts. For whiter sand and calmer water, Sao Beach (Bai Sao) on the south-east coast is a 30-minute drive away. Phu Quoc is also one of the most popular beautiful islands in vietnam, and our island guide compares it with Con Dao, Cham Island and others.
Starfish Beach
Starfish Beach is a shallow, calm beach at Rach Vem on the north coast of Phu Quoc, about 25 km from Duong Dong, where orange starfish can be seen in knee-deep water. It is a favourite with families because the water stays shallow far from the shore, and fishermen run short boat trips to see the starfish more closely.
- Location: Rach Vem village, north coast of Phu Quoc island
- Best time to visit: November to April, when the sea is calm and clear
The turquoise water and rich marine life also make it a good spot for snorkelling. The floating restaurants nearby serve mostly seafood, so vegetarian travellers should carry snacks or eat before the trip.
Note: When you see the starfish, DO NOT grab, move, step on or lift them out of the water. Starfish can die within seconds of being taken out of the water.
Mui Ne Beach
Mui Ne Beach, near Phan Thiet and about 200 km east of Ho Chi Minh City, is the best beach in Vietnam for kitesurfing and windsurfing, with strong winds from November to March and calm water from April to June. Golden sand, fishing boats and the famous red and white sand dunes nearby make mui ne one of the easiest beach escapes from Ho Chi Minh City, about 3.5 hours by road on the new expressway.
- Location: Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, about 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City
- Best time to visit: April to June for swimming; November to March for kitesurfing
You can watch the fishing village at sunrise, ride a jeep to the White Sand Dunes and visit the Fairy Stream. For a quieter swim, Hon Rom beach is 6 km further north-east. Our guide to the beaches in mui ne compares each stretch of the coast.
An Bang Beach
An Bang Beach, 4 km from Hoi An Ancient Town, is the best swimming beach near Hoi An, ranked 86th in CNN’s 100 best beaches in the world in 2016. An Bang Beach is loved for its rustic village feel, with thatched umbrellas, beach cafés and free sun loungers when you order a drink.
- Location: About 4 km from the centre of Hoi An Ancient Town
- Best time to visit: March to August
You can swim in clear water, sunbathe, or try parasailing and jet skiing. There are plenty of restaurants and bars, including Indian food at budget-friendly prices. Cycling to An Bang from Hoi An takes about 20 minutes, and our guide to the beaches in hoi an compares it with Cua Dai and Ha My.
Doc Let Beach
Doc Let Beach, about 50 km north of Nha Trang, has very shallow, clear water and white sand, which makes it one of the safest beaches in Vietnam for children and non-swimmers. Tourists praise Doc Let Beach for its quiet, unspoiled feel compared with Nha Trang’s busy city beach.
- Location: Ninh Hai, about 50 km north of Nha Trang city centre
- Best time to visit: January to August
The water is so clear that you can see small sea creatures while you wade, and you can walk far out before it reaches chest height. Beach volleyball, jet skiing and parasailing are available, and the beach makes a good day trip from Nha Trang by private car in about an hour.
Hon Chong Beach
Hon Chong Beach, 3 km north of central Nha Trang, is known for its giant stacked granite rocks rather than its sand, and it is one of the best photo spots on the Vietnamese coast, especially at sunrise. A small entry fee gives access to the rock promontory, and quieter sand beaches lie on either side.
- Location: About 3 km north of Nha Trang city centre
- Best time to visit: January to August
You can climb onto the rocks, look out over Nha Trang Bay and its islands, and swim at the small beach nearby. Like other beautiful beaches in Vietnam, Hon Chong is most photogenic at sunrise and in the late afternoon, and it combines easily with Po Nagar Temple, 2 km away.
Ky Co Beach
Ky Co Beach, about 25 km from Quy Nhon, is a small cove of turquoise water enclosed by hills, best reached by speedboat from Nhon Ly fishing village in about 20 minutes. It has won applause from local and international travellers for its scenery, which looks like a lagoon on a tropical island.
- Location: Nhon Ly, about 25 km from Quy Nhon city
- Best time to visit: April to August
Swimming, snorkelling at nearby Bai Dua, and boat trips are the main activities. Quy Nhon is still quieter than Nha Trang or Da Nang, and our guide on where to stay in quy nhon lists beachfront hotels for a two or three-night stay.
Lang Co Beach
Lang Co Beach is a 10 km stretch of white sand at the foot of the Hai Van Pass, about 30 km north of Da Nang and 65 km south of Hue, and Lang Co Bay joined the World’s Most Beautiful Bays Club in 2009. It is the natural beach stop on the road between Hue and Da Nang.
- Location: Lang Co town, about 30 km north of Da Nang and 65 km south of Hue
- Best time to visit: April to July
The beach is quiet, with clear water and gentle waves in summer, and seafood restaurants line the lagoon behind it. Our guide to the best beaches in hue vietnam covers Lang Co alongside Thuan An and Canh Duong.
Cua Dai Beach
Cua Dai Beach, 5 km east of Hoi An, is lined with large beach resorts and is best for sunset walks, but parts of the beach have suffered serious erosion, so An Bang is usually better for swimming. The remaining stretches still have soft sand and clear water from March to August.
- Location: About 5 km east of Hoi An Ancient Town
- Best time to visit: March to August
Cua Dai is also the departure point for boats to the Cham Islands, 18 km offshore, which have some of the best snorkelling in central Vietnam.
Best Time To Visit Beaches In Vietnam
There is no single beach season in Vietnam: central beaches such as Da Nang, Hoi An and Quy Nhon are best from April to August, Nha Trang and Mui Ne from January to August, and Phu Quoc from November to April. October and November bring heavy rain and occasional typhoons to the central coast, which is exactly when Phu Quoc’s dry season begins.
So for a Diwali or winter beach holiday, choose Phu Quoc or Con Dao; for Indian summer holidays in May and June, Da Nang, Hoi An and Quy Nhon are ideal.
More Beach Guides In Vietnam
If you want to go beyond these 10 beaches, Vietnam has quieter islands, diving spots and weekend beaches near Ho Chi Minh City.
- Islands: con dao island has some of the clearest water and least crowded beaches in the country.
- Diving: Nha Trang, Con Dao and Phu Quoc are the main spots for scuba diving in vietnam, with beginner courses in English.
- Near Ho Chi Minh City: the beaches in vung tau are about 2 hours away by road or fast boat.
- Where to stay: our list of beach resorts in vietnam covers family and honeymoon resorts on each coast.
- Across the border: if you are combining Vietnam with Cambodia, the cambodia beaches of Kep and Koh Rong are close to Phu Quoc.
FAQs About Beaches In Vietnam
Which is the best beach in Vietnam?
My Khe Beach in Da Nang is the best all-round beach in Vietnam for Indian families, while Long Beach on Phu Quoc is the best for a winter beach holiday.
Which beaches in Vietnam are best for Indian tourists in December?
Phu Quoc and Con Dao in the south are best in December, with dry, sunny weather. Central beaches such as Da Nang are rainy and often too rough for swimming at that time.
Are Vietnam’s beaches free to visit?
Yes, almost all public beaches in Vietnam are free. You may pay for sun loungers, parking or boat trips, and a few spots such as Hon Chong charge a small entry fee.
Plan Your Beach Holiday In Vietnam
Immersing yourself in the beaches is a must on any trip to Vietnam. Pick at least one of these top 10 beaches in Vietnam, or combine a city beach like My Khe with an island like Phu Quoc. Our Vietnam beach holiday packages do exactly that, a phu quoc island tour package from india focuses on the island, and our vietnam honeymoon tour packages pair beach resorts with Hoi An or Da Lat. You can also check every vietnam tour package price from india on one page.
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