9 Da Nang Beaches: Best Pick by Area, Season & Vibe

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Quick Answer: The Best Da Nang Beach for Your Trip

Our default pick for first-timers is My Khe and My An. Our quiet pick is Non Nuoc's southern sand. Match the rest to your trip.

• First visit, cafes and walkability: My Khe and My An.
• Quiet swim with lifeguards: Non Nuoc or Tan Tra.
• Sunrise and fishing boats: Man Thai.
• Scooter adventure: the Son Tra coves.
• Local bay life and sunsets: Thanh Khe and Lien Chieu.

Da Nang Beaches at a Glance

Use this table to choose a zone in about ten seconds. Ride times from My Khe run roughly 7 minutes to Son Thuy, 10 to Non Nuoc and 12 to Tan Tra, depending on traffic.

9 Da Nang Beaches From North to South

Beaches below run from the northwest bay to the southern resort strip. Prices and hours checked November 2026. Expect about ₫4,000 for motorbike parking and about ₫40,000 for a public sun lounger where either is offered.

1. Lien Chieu and Nam O: the northwest bay

Lien Chieu, also called Xuan Thieu, sits on the northwest side of Da Nang Bay, on the road toward Hai Van Pass. Nguyen Tat Thanh Street runs past it, so Grab, GrabBike or your own scooter is the way in. Expect fishing boats, a walking path and mountain views across the bay, with no sunbeds or smoothie bars.

Swimming is possible in certain areas, but drinks and snacks are far scarcer than around My An. Nam O lies further along the same road, and it is not a typical beach, so treat it as scenery. Skip both if you want facilities or a lively evening.

2. Thanh Binh and Thanh Khe: calm inner-bay water

These are local beaches on the bay side of the city, with calmer water than the open coast. Families and large groups use the open space and grassy approach at Thanh Binh, and sunrise and sunset views are the draw. Litter shows up, especially on windy days, so we'd treat Thanh Binh as a short stop on a motorbike loop.

At Thanh Khe and Xuan Thieu, fishers sell fish in the early morning at certain times of year. Restaurants and hotels reportedly buy the best catch first, so arrive at dawn. Skip these if you want loungers or postcard-clean sand.

3. Tien Sa and the Son Tra coves

Tien Sa is a small sandy cove on the north side of Son Tra, overlooking Da Nang Bay. Enter through the Navy Hotel gate and pay the guard about ₫10,000 for beach use and scooter parking. A small bar, Simple Beach, offers drinks, lounge chairs and bean bags.

Black Rock Beach needs a scooter plus a hike from the parking area, and monkeys live nearby, so keep food out of sight. Hotel guards have reportedly blocked access to some coves, so carry a backup beach. Our full guide to Son Tra's coves and trails covers the peninsula. Skip this zone if you don't ride a scooter.

4. Man Thai: the fishing beach

Man Thai runs along Hoang Sa Road, north of East Sea Park, and it is the most local rhythm on the coast. Round coconut boats come in around sunrise, and fishers sell their catch straight on the sand. Views reach across to Son Tra and the Lady Buddha statue. Smells of fish get stronger the further north you walk toward Lady Buddha.

There are no loungers or cafes, so bring water. Walking from My An takes 30 to 40 minutes along a sidewalk, or you can ride. Skip it if you came to sunbathe.

5. East Sea Park: promenade and shade

East Sea Park is a small beach area north of My Khe, joined to the same beachside walking path. Palm trees give shade, and the path widens into a promenade that hosts concerts and large yoga classes. Parking with guards costs ₫4,000 for a motorbike and ₫2,000 for a bicycle.

Daytime is typically quiet, while evenings fill with walkers and exercise groups. East West Brewing, across the road, is a sunset option. Skip it if you want a long swim or water sports, which sit further south.

6. My Khe and My An: the easy default

My Khe is the long central stretch, and My An and Bac My An are sections of it. Locals use the names interchangeably. Vo Nguyen Giap Street runs behind the sand with hotels, juice bars and cafes, so you can walk from your room. Weekdays are typically calm, but from about 5 PM families fill the water and the path for sunset.

Lifeguards cover key access points, and parasailing and jet skis are available, mostly at weekends. Our My Khe beach guide goes deeper on access points. A public lounger costs about ₫40,000, with beach shacks selling coconuts and massages. Skip it for a peaceful Saturday sunset.

7. Son Thuy: first quiet stop south

Son Thuy lies about 4 km south of My Khe, roughly 7 minutes by road, beside the Hyatt Regency resort. It is swimmable with lifeguards on duty, and weekday crowds are thin. Motorbike parking costs ₫4,000 and bicycle parking ₫2,000.

Between here and My Khe sits a pocket of half-finished hotel shells. Walking that stretch in midday heat is slow, so ride it. Cafes are limited, so eat before you arrive. Skip it if you want beach bars.

8. Non Nuoc: our quiet pick

Non Nuoc is across from the Marble Mountains, about 10 minutes south of My Khe along Vo Nguyen Giap Street, where it becomes Truong Sa Street. It is typically quiet even on weekends, with lifeguards on duty and free motorbike parking. There are no beach shacks, so bring water and snacks.

Resort loungers and drinks cost more than My Khe shacks, but the sand itself is public. Read our Non Nuoc beach guide before you go. Pair it with the Marble Mountains for a half day. Skip it if you want nightlife or a cafe on the sand.

9. Tan Tra: space and silence

Tan Tra lies about 7.5 km, or 12 minutes, south of My Khe, between the Sheraton Grand and Marriott resorts near the Legend golf resort. A long access road leads from Truong Sa Road, and you can park a motorbike right at the beach. Lifeguards are on duty, and Ortus Bistro & Beers is the only bar.

Palm shade and wide sand make it feel unhurried. Facilities are minimal, so pack water. Skip it if you need amenities within walking distance.

Day-Trip Beaches: An Bang and Lang Co

An Bang is in Hoi An, about 20 km (12 miles) from My An, and sources quote 40 to 45 minutes by Grab or scooter. Choose My An for a walkable city grid close to the airport. Choose An Bang for a village feel, with seafood shacks, lane access to the sand and the old town about 5 km away. Lang Co sits beyond Hai Van Pass, roughly 1.5 hours north, and suits a scenic ride plus a seafood lunch. Both are worth a day only if the city strip feels crowded.

Best Time to Visit Da Nang Beaches

February to May is the sweet spot, with typical highs of 25 to 30°C (77 to 86°F). Summer pushes past 35°C (95°F), and July and August are the hottest, busiest months. Rain arrives roughly late September to January and conditions vary year to year. For waves, see our winter surf window breakdown.

Swimming Safety, Water Quality and Beach Rules

Lifeguards are reported on duty at Son Thuy, Non Nuoc and Tan Tra, and at key My Khe access points. Posted signs at Non Nuoc list swimming hours, so read them before wading in. Crowds build from about 5 PM, and we'd swim earlier in the afternoon. Skip the water in rough rainy-season surf. One 2020 reader report described murkier water at My Khe during peak boat traffic, so look at the water first. Notices and events appear on Da Nang's official tourism site. General planning help sits on Vietnam's national tourism site.

Costs and Practicalities

Beach access is public, and you pay only for extras. A lounger on My Khe runs about ₫40,000. East Sea Park charges ₫4,000 for motorbikes and ₫2,000 for bicycles. Tien Sa asks about ₫10,000 at the Navy Hotel gate. Resort drinks and loungers at Non Nuoc cost more than My Khe shacks, so check locally before you sit.

• Budget: beach shacks and public loungers on My Khe.
• Mid-range: bars on Phan Van Dong's southern end.
• Resort level: loungers and drinks in front of Non Nuoc hotels.
• Bring water and snacks to Non Nuoc and Tan Tra.

Where to Stay and How to Get Around

Base yourself in An Thuong and My An for cafes across Vo Nguyen Giap Street from the sand. Hoang Sa Road leads north to Man Thai and Son Tra, and Truong Sa Road leads south to Tan Tra. Grab reaches every beach here, while the Son Tra coves need a scooter. The airport is roughly 10 to 15 minutes from the center by car. For seclusion, stay on the resort strip near Non Nuoc.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Most disappointments come from treating the coast as one uniform beach.

• Assuming every zone has facilities: Man Thai and Tan Tra have almost none.
• Walking from Non Nuoc to My Khe at midday along the unfinished-hotel stretch.
• Swimming in rainy-season surf.
• Assuming Son Tra access is open, when guards may block coves.
• Expecting resort prices to match beach shacks.