The Best Beaches in Vietnam
Vietnam packs 21 beaches worth the detour into our atlas. The coast leans sandy, with a relaxed feel that shapes most days here. The window around March is when the sea is at its kindest.
The 10 Best Beaches in Vietnam
1VietnamKem Beach
Gulf of Thailand · Vietnam
2VietnamSao Beach
Gulf of Thailand · Vietnam
3VietnamTrường Beach
Gulf of Thailand · Vietnam
4VietnamĐá Ông Địa Beach
Vietnamese Coast · Vietnam
5VietnamHòn Bà Beach
Vietnamese Coast · Vietnam
6VietnamMân Thái Beach
South Central Coast · Vietnam
7VietnamMy Khe Beach
South Central Coast · Vietnam
8VietnamNam Ô Beach
South Central Coast · Vietnam
9VietnamPhước Mỹ Beach
South Central Coast · Vietnam
10VietnamTrường Sa Beach
South Central Coast · Vietnam
Best Beaches in Vietnam by Region
South Central Coast
Vietnamese Coast
Gulf of Thailand
Best Beaches in Vietnam by Vibe
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Surf
Wild
When to Visit Vietnam
Peak swimming conditions cluster around March.
- March — 19 beaches
- February — 18 beaches
- January — 16 beaches
- December — 14 beaches
Digital Nomad-Friendly Beaches in Vietnam
VietnamTrường Beach
Gulf of Thailand · Vietnam
VietnamMân Thái Beach
South Central Coast · Vietnam
VietnamPhước Mỹ Beach
South Central Coast · Vietnam
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vietnam region has the best beaches?
South Central Coast stands out for variety and access; Kem Beach is the headline beach there.
Are Vietnam beaches free to access?
Most public beaches in Vietnam are free to access; some managed or private-concession sections charge for facilities or sun-loungers.
What's the best month for Vietnam beaches?
Peak swimming conditions cluster around March. Aim for March, February, January, December for the warmest, calmest water.
Are Vietnam beaches sandy or pebble?
Coastlines in Vietnam are mostly sandy / mixed; check each guide's beach-type tag for the exact surface.