The Best Beaches in Vietnam

Vietnam packs 26 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

Ky Co Beach1Vietnam
Ky Co Beach
South Central Coast · Vietnam
Cát Cò 2 Beach2Vietnam
Cát Cò 2 Beach
Gulf of Tonkin · Vietnam
Kem Beach3Vietnam
Kem Beach
Gulf of Thailand · Vietnam
Sao Beach4Vietnam
Sao Beach
Gulf of Thailand · Vietnam
Trường Beach5Vietnam
Trường Beach
Gulf of Thailand · Vietnam
Đá Ông Địa Beach6Vietnam
Đá Ông Địa Beach
Vietnamese Coast · Vietnam
Hòn Bà Beach7Vietnam
Hòn Bà Beach
Vietnamese Coast · Vietnam
Mân Thái Beach8Vietnam
Mân Thái Beach
South Central Coast · Vietnam
My Khe Beach9Vietnam
My Khe Beach
South Central Coast · Vietnam
Nam Ô Beach10Vietnam
Nam Ô Beach
South Central Coast · Vietnam

Best Beaches in Vietnam by Region

South Central Coast

Vietnamese Coast

Gulf of Thailand

Gulf of Tonkin

Best Beaches in Vietnam by Vibe

Family

Surf

Wild

Romantic

When to Visit Vietnam

Peak swimming conditions cluster around March.

Digital Nomad-Friendly Beaches in Vietnam

Trường BeachVietnam
Trường Beach
Gulf of Thailand · Vietnam
Mân Thái BeachVietnam
Mân Thái Beach
South Central Coast · Vietnam
Phước Mỹ BeachVietnam
Phước 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; Ky Co 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.