Vung Tau

Front Beach

Good for Relax

7.2

/ 10 Good

#14 out of 27
in Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu

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Front Beach is located on the Gulf of Thailand (part of South China Sea) and it is in the 14th place out of 27 beaches in the Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu region 19.8 km away from its center, the city of Ba Ria. It is one of the beaches of Vung Tau settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Front Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Back Beach, which has a rating of 8.

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Historical

+32 ^oC +27 ^oC

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+30 ^oC

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Good

7.4/10

Cover

Frustrating

4.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Tolerable

5.1/10

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Front Beach is located in Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu within Vung Tau, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"Awesome beach, was raining hard when I went so couldn’t really enjoy it as much but it was a long strip and there were still people enjoying the beach in the heavy rain. Nice place to go to."

Mary Ha

"Nice area with a quaint beach and green, clean park. Front Beach was significantly cleaner than Back Beach when I visited on February 10, 2024. If you also want to get away from the worst of the wind and waves, Front Beach sits back enough in a cove to not be nearly as affected as Back Beach is in those conditions. Very small sandy area at high tide but still several famili..."

Anna R

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"Awesome beach, was raining hard when I went so couldn’t really enjoy it as much but it was a long strip and there were still people enjoying the beach in the heavy rain. Nice place to go to."

Mary Ha

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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
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- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

Vung Tau, Vietnam

Back Beach

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Vung Tau 2.5 km

Long Hai, Vietnam

Long Hai Channel Beach

7.9

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom

Long Hai 2.7 km

Long Hai, Vietnam

Oceanami beach

7.6

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Long Hai 3.5 km

My Hoa, Vietnam

Pearl Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

My Hoa 3.9 km

Ben Cat, Vietnam

Melia Ho Tram beach

7.7

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Ben Cat 1.6 km

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Front Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Front Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

CSJ• 14 min walk
Vung Tau Bus Termina...• 21 min walk
Bến tàu cao tốc Vũng...• 8 min walk

Localities

Vung Tau• 680m
Ba Ria• 19.8km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Front Beach?

The coastline of Front Beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Front Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Front Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Front Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Front Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Front Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Front Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Front Beach?

The bar is located right on the Front Beach.

How far is the Front Beach from parking?

The Front Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Front Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Front Beach is May. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 27°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.