BeachesBãi Dài
Bai Dai (Long Beach)
Quick answer
The long white-sand bay running south from Nha Trang towards Cam Ranh, about 20-25 km from the city centre and 10-15 minutes from Cam Ranh airport, stretching more than 15 km along the coast. It is the resort belt rather than a town beach - no promenade, no dense hotel rows - and it is also the region's surf beach, with Cam Ranh Surf Camp operating as Vietnam's first professional surf school here. Our Cam Ranh sister site covers this coast in full.
Practical
| From the beachfront | 25 km · 35 min |
|---|---|
| Entrance | Public sections free; resort and beach club day passes priced individually |
| Hours | Daylight |
| Best time | April to September for family swimming; November to March is the surf season |
| Allow | full day |
| Foreign visitors | Allowed |
Why go
- Space - 15 km of sand with none of the Tran Phu crowding
- The only real surf near Nha Trang, with beginner-friendly breaks and lessons available
- It is right by Cam Ranh airport, so it works as a first or last day
- Beach clubs and resort day passes along the strip
How to get there
About 20-25 km south of Nha Trang down Nguyen Tat Thanh boulevard towards Cam Ranh; 30-40 minutes by car or taxi, 10-15 minutes from Cam Ranh airport.
Tips
- The same months that make it good for surfing (November to March) make it bad for swimming - the currents are serious
- Much of the frontage is resort-controlled; use a public access point or buy a day pass rather than walking through a lobby
- It is on the airport road, so schedule it for arrival or departure day
- See the Cam Ranh guide for the detail on individual resorts and beach clubs along this stretch
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to visit Bai Dai (Long Beach)?
Bai Dai (Long Beach): Public sections free; resort and beach club day passes priced individually. Fees change, so treat this as the last published figure rather than a guarantee.
How far is Bai Dai (Long Beach) from the beachfront?
Bai Dai (Long Beach) is about 25 km from the Tran Phu beachfront by road, roughly 35 minutes by taxi.
When is the best time to visit Bai Dai (Long Beach)?
Best time for Bai Dai (Long Beach): April to September for family swimming; November to March is the surf season.
How long do I need at Bai Dai (Long Beach)?
Allow full day for Bai Dai (Long Beach), not counting the journey each way.
Can foreign visitors go to Bai Dai (Long Beach)?
Yes, foreign visitors are permitted at Bai Dai (Long Beach) under the current rules. Carry your passport.
How do I get to Bai Dai (Long Beach)?
About 20-25 km south of Nha Trang down Nguyen Tat Thanh boulevard towards Cam Ranh; 30-40 minutes by car or taxi, 10-15 minutes from Cam Ranh airport.
Sources
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