Nha Trang Beach curves alongside Tran Phu Street through the city centre. The shoreline stretches for around 7 km, with some road-length figures extending to 12 km. Hotels, seafood restaurants, and a palm-lined promenade follow the beachfront, keeping the city's dining, landmarks, and waterfront within easy reach.
Location: Along Tran Phu Street in Nha Trang ward, the renamed central district since July 2025
Best for: Easy access on foot, morning swims, evening walks, and dining close by
Watch for: Rough water from September to December, with October and November the wettest months
Nearby: April 2nd Square, Tram Huong Tower, and the Khanh Hoa Museum on Tran Phu Street
Nha Trang Long Beach is the English name for Bai Dai, a wide bay roughly 25 km south of the city. Bai Dai translates directly as long beach, and both names describe the same bay rather than separate places. The mood runs unhurried, with thatched seafood shacks along the shore and far fewer people than in the city bay.
Location: Roughly 25 km south of central Nha Trang, on the road towards Cam Ranh
Best for: Open-water swimming, seafood shacks, and long walks on empty sand
Vibe: Wide, quiet, and exposed, with bigger waves than the sheltered city curve
Watch for: Limited shade along the sand, so bring cover for the middle of the day
Nhu Tien Beach and the Diamond Bay Frontage
Nhu Tien Beach sits about 10 km south of the centre, in the newly formed Nam Nha Trang ward. Soft sand meets sheltered water here, framed by green hills, and the bay stays noticeably calmer than the open coast. Diamond Bay markets this frontage as exclusive to its own resort city, so public access is limited. Check the arrangements before travelling out, because both names cover exactly the same shoreline in most listings.
North of the centre, Hon Chong Beach sits beneath a cluster of granite boulders piled at the water's edge. The formation carries the names Hon Chong and Hon Vo, translated as the husband and wife rocks. Legend puts a giant's handprint on the stone, left while rescuing a drowning couple or wrestling a huge fish.
Location: North of the city centre in Bac Nha Trang ward, past Xom Bong Bridge
Entry: A flat 30,000 dong per person, a rate in force since January 2023
Best for: Photography, short coastal walks, calm swimming, and sunset views
Nearby: The Po Nagar Cham Towers stand minutes away, so most visitors pair the 2 stops
Beyond the 4 main shores, several Nha Trang beaches reward a longer trip out of the city centre.
Doc Let: Fine white sand and shallow water about 40 km north, in the new Dong Ninh Hoa ward
Robinson Beach: Reached only by boat, with clear water, coral, and almost no development onshore
Tre Beach: A quiet island cove, reached by boat
Hon Mun and Hon Tam: Snorkelling islands inside the Nha Trang Bay Marine Protected Area
That protected area covers 9 islands across roughly 160 sq. km, and Hon Mun became Vietnam's first marine reserve in 2001.
The best beach in Nha Trang looks different depending on how you want to spend your time by the sea.
For Convenience: The central city shore along Tran Phu Street, walkable from most hotels
For Space: Bai Dai, where the sand runs wide and the crowds thin out
For Calm Water: The sheltered southern bay, at its gentlest across the dry season
For Scenery: Hon Chong, where granite boulders frame the view north
For Snorkelling: The protected islands offshore, reached on a day boat
Rain arrives in September and peaks across October and November, closing the calmest swimming window. Conditions change sharply by month, so the best time to visit Nha Trang depends largely on your plans.
The northern shore of Nha Trang brings a quieter edge to the coast, with Alibu Resort along Pham Van Dong Street, roughly 10 km from the city centre. Our setting as a Nha Trang beach-front hotel puts the shore at the heart of the stay, while Hon Chong and Nha Trang's landmarks remain within easy reach.
Our 105 rooms and villas span the East and West Wings, with many opening onto private balconies overlooking Nha Trang Bay. The beach is only part of the experience, with kayaking, snorkelling, scuba diving, SUP surfing, and flyboarding adding a sense of adventure on the water. Cooking classes, heritage experiences, and cyclo and street food tours bring you closer to Nha Trang beyond the shore, while the spa and weekly yoga sessions offer a slower rhythm.
6 dining venues keep the waterfront setting at the heart of the stay. The Sea Restaurant serves Asian and Western cuisine beside the water, Opal Pool Bar pairs grilled dishes with cocktails, and The Coffee Shop brings coffee and bay views together. Alibu Brewery adds house-brewed craft beer, while The Cave offers wines and cocktails in an intimate cellar setting.
With the beach at your doorstep and the best of Nha Trang within easy reach, Alibu Resort brings together the 2 sides of a coastal stay: plenty to explore beyond the shore and plenty of reasons to linger by it.
