Beaches & Islands Guides
25 guides
Vietnam's beaches and island boat trips, compared: sand, swimming, crowds and how to reach each one from Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Phu Quoc.
Facts sit next to their sources. Opening hours, ticket prices, train and ferry timetables and fares in Vietnamese dong change, so each guide says where to confirm them before you go.
Da Nang
- 9 Da Nang Beaches: Best Pick by Area, Season & Vibe
Compare 9 Da Nang beaches north to south: My Khe, Non Nuoc, Son Tra and more, with swimming, season, access and cost tips.
- Da Nang Surfing: Best Spots, Season & Lessons
Da Nang surfing guide: beach-break spots, the northeast monsoon season, lessons and rentals, and honest wave expectations for beginners.
- My Khe Beach, Da Nang: Safety, Access & Tips
Is My Khe Beach worth it? Swim safety, how to get there, best time of day, what's free vs paid, and who it suits, before you go.
- Non Nuoc Beach, Da Nang: Access, Stays and Trade-offs
Planning Non Nuoc Beach in Da Nang? Get access, seasons, resort vs day-trip trade-offs and how it compares with My Khe.
- Son Tra Peninsula Da Nang: Routes, Hours & Visit Plan
Plan Son Tra Peninsula: what's open, route and vehicle rules, how long to allow, and which stops are worth it. Check current access first.
Hoi An
- 6 Best Hoi An Beaches: Which One to Visit (An Bang, Ha My & More)
Compare 6 Hoi An beaches by swimming, facilities, crowds and distance from Old Town, with when to go, how to get there and which beach fits you.
- An Bang Beach, Hoi An: Getting There, Best Time & Tips
Is An Bang Beach worth it? Getting there from Hoi An, when to swim, what a beach day costs, where to eat and stay, and how it compares.
- Cu Lao Cham Guide: Day Trip vs Overnight, Costs, Boats
How to visit Cu Lao Cham from Hoi An: boats from Cua Dai, fees, best season, day trip vs overnight, snorkeling and beaches compared.
- Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An: Is It Worth Visiting Now?
A straight answer on Cua Dai Beach: current erosion, who still enjoys it, how to get there from Hoi An, and better alternatives.
- Ha My Beach, Hoi An: Is It Worth the Ride? (Guide)
Ha My Beach is a quiet stretch between Hoi An and Da Nang. See how to get there, swimming and seasons, and how it compares with An Bang and Cua Dai.
Nha Trang
- 6 Best Nha Trang Beaches by Trip Type (2026)
Compare 6 Nha Trang beaches by distance, swimming, snorkeling, cost and season, then pick the beach that fits your trip.
- 6 Nha Trang Island Hopping Stops: Routes, Costs & Tips
Compare Nha Trang island hopping routes by snorkeling, beaches, mud baths and cost tier, with timing, booking and sea-condition tips.
- Bai Dai Beach, Nha Trang: Getting There, Costs and Tips
Bai Dai Beach near Nha Trang and Cam Ranh Airport: how to get there, what to expect, when to go, and how it compares with nearby beaches.
- Diep Son Island Guide: Getting There, Tides & Best Time
Plan a Diep Son Island trip from Nha Trang: Van Gia boat access, low-tide sand path, best season, costs and mistakes to avoid.
- Doc Let Beach Guide: Getting There, Where to Stay, Worth It?
Doc Let Beach from Nha Trang: how to get there, day trip vs overnight, where to stay, and an honest verdict on who should go.
- Hon Mun Island, Nha Trang: Snorkel, Dive and Plan the Trip
Plan a trip to Hon Mun Island from Nha Trang: how to get there, snorkelling vs diving, when to go, what tours include, and mistakes to avoid.
- Hon Tam Island, Nha Trang: Is It Worth a Day? (Guide)
Planning Hon Tam Island from Nha Trang? Compare day-trip options, what costs extra, how to get there, and whether it beats Hon Mun.
- Nha Trang 4 Island Tour: Stops, Costs and How to Choose
Plan a Nha Trang 4 island tour: what's usually included, which costs come extra, sea-season timing, and who should pick a different trip.
- Nha Trang Beach Guide: Where to Swim and When
Which Nha Trang beach should you pick? Compare the city beach with Bai Dai, Doc Let and Ninh Van Bay, with seasons, access and costs.
- Ninh Van Bay Guide: How to Get There, Where to Stay & Is It Worth It
Ninh Van Bay is a boat-access bay near Nha Trang. See how to get there, which resort and villa type to choose, costs, and whether it is worth the trip.
Phu Quoc
- 8 Phu Quoc Beaches: Best Pick by Trip Type (2026)
Compare 8 Phu Quoc beaches by swimming, scenery, sunsets and base location, with a coast-by-coast guide and seasonal tips.
- Khem Beach Phu Quoc: Access, Costs & Best Time
A practical guide to Khem Beach in southern Phu Quoc: how to reach it, what is free or ticketed, the best season, and how it compares with Sao Beach.
- Long Beach Phu Quoc: Where to Stay, Swim and Sunset
What Long Beach Phu Quoc is like, which stretch to stay on, when to go, and how it compares with Sao, Ong Lang and Khem beaches.
- Ong Lang Beach, Phu Quoc: Getting There, Sunset and Who It Suits
Is Ong Lang Beach worth it? Where it is, how to get there from Duong Dong, when to go, and whether it beats Long Beach, Sao or Khem.
- Sao Beach Phu Quoc: How to Get There, Best Time & Tips
Plan Sao Beach (Bai Sao) in Phu Quoc: how to get there from Duong Dong, when to go, costs, what to do and how it compares with Khem Beach.