About Vietnam

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Vietnam attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

General information

Long straight beaches dominate the coast of Vietnam. Large spaces mean you can always find a comfortable place to relax. That is why travelers appreciate these places so much. One of the disadvantages of this type of beach is the scarce natural shade, so if you choose to relax on the wild part of the coast, be prepared to be alone with the scorching sun without the opportunity to take cover in a cool shade.

Most beaches of Vietnam are located within the boundaries of settlements, so natural landscapes are not so frequent here. Lovers of beauty are better off focusing on studying the local traditional architecture and interesting features of life. But wherever you are, if you can get up early and see the morning sea, then a portion of beauty is always guaranteed to you.

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Popular destinations

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Kien Giang Province

53 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Binh Thuan province

45 beaches
Natural shadow • Kite or windsurfing • Beach volleyball

Khanh Hoa Province

35 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Quang Ninh Province

30 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province

27 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Binh Dinh Province

24 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Natural shadow

Phu Yen province

24 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Quang Ngai Province

22 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Tinh Quang Nam

22 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs

Ninh Thuan province

20 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Da Nang

19 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Thua Thien Hue Province

17 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Ha Tinh Province

14 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Haiphong

13 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax

Quang Binh province

13 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Thanh Hoa province

10 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Sup surfing

Nghe An Province

7 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Quang Tri province

5 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Relax • Sand

Nam Dinh province

3 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand • Long

Ben Tre Province

1 beach
Good for Relax • Sand • Long

Thai Binh province

1 beach
Natural shadow • Good for Relax • Concrete

Tien Giang province

1 beach
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Sand
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Vietnam Best beaches

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Kids friendly

Doc Let Beach

Ninh Hoa 12.5 km

8.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Crowded in season • Large low tide
7.8 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Sao Beach

Duong To 8.1 km

8.8
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season
7.3 Amenities index
Kids friendly

An Bang Beach

Tra Que herb village 1.3 km

8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Cam Hai Dong Beach

Cam Duc 10.5 km

8.7
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water
4.2 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Hon Chong Beach

Nha Trang 3.7 km

8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
6.5 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Khanh Hoa Beach

Nha Trang 7.6 km

8.7
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season
6 Amenities index

Popular types of Vietnam beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 406 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Vietnam.

The beaches of Vietnam can be a good choice for senior travelers, as there are 100 beaches equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay for this group of travelers.

In most cases, older travelers are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday and have high demands on infrastructure. This type of beach is the opposite of the party ones preferred by the younger generation.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Vietnam, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 281 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 79 beaches in the country have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Vietnam is less than 500 meters. 360 beaches are relatively easy to access, 7 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 39 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Vietnam beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Hundreds of beaches in Vietnam attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all kayakers, sup boarders, kite surfers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • SUP is a relatively young sport that attracts more and more followers every year. Whether you are an experienced SUP rider or want to discover this activity, Vietnam is the perfect place for you. More than 39 beaches are popular among SUP boarders. Who knows, you will become an enthusiastic fan of SUP after visiting these beaches.
  • Kite or windsurfing. We know firsthand how difficult it is sometimes to find the right place for your favorite activity, especially if it is kite or windsurfing. So if you are a fan of these activities, then Vietnam may be the right choice for you, as there are over 30 beaches popular among kiters and windsurfers. There will be a fair wind, we are sure!
  • Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 64 beaches in Vietnam can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Sao Beach, Diep Son Island Beach.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of Vietnam you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this country does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of World, it may well compete for this title because there are about 55 beaches where you can play volleyball.

For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the country. There are such places near the 36 beaches of Vietnam. 22 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure. 14 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).

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Please note that lifeguards supervise 67 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Vietnam? In total there are 406 beaches and the most popular is Doc Let Beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Vietnam?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Vietnam, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 406 beaches in total, of which about 98 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Vietnam:

View all beaches in Vietnam and create your selection by features

How to view only nearest to me beaches in Vietnam?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Vietnam, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in Vietnam and create your selection by features.

What are all easy accessible beaches in Vietnam?

Most of the beaches located in Vietnam are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Vietnam by access:

See also the categories:

Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Vietnam:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Vietnam?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Vietnam?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Vietnam by occupancy.

Popular categories:

If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Vietnam are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in Vietnam?

How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Vietnam?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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