Da Nang Beaches and Water Sports

(Da Nang, Vietnam)

Several excellent beaches lie around Da Nang, offering a very different taste of the country - a seaside Vietnam. When it comes to swimming in the South China Sea, the water is mild throughout the year, although is at its warmest and most appealing between the months of May and August, when lifeguards are in force on the main beaches.

As well as a number of white sandy beaches lining the coastline of Da Nang and beyond, numerous opportunities for water sports present themselves to holiday makers. The most popular of these include water-skiing, scuba diving, snorkelling and yachting, together with fishing.

General Information

Various recent construction projects have seen much change in the scenery of Da Nang, with the arrival of a number of beach resorts, including the likes of the Hyatt Regency Danang Resort, and the complex within the Ngu Hanh Son district which comprises both the Marriott Hotel and the Ocean Villas. Further developments are planned around the Son Tra peninsula, indicating that the local tourism industry is expected to continue to expand over the next few years.

Non Nuoc Beach (formerly China Beach)
A sandy stretch located on the very outskirts of Da Nang and well-known for its natural beauty, Non Nuoc Beach was once an R&R destination for US soldiers during the Vietnam War. Today, Non Nuoc is now a community of guest houses and eateries set along a beautiful beach backed by palm trees, with more isolated beaches just a short distance away.

My Khe Beach
Some 6 km / 4 miles east of downtown Da Nang and over the Song Han Bridge is the 7-km / 4-mile expanse of My Khe Beach, lined with eateries, guest houses and bars. Water sports are well-catered for in this lively easterly suburb, and the sea is calm and suitable for children.

Nam O Beach
Situated approximately 17 km / 11 miles to the north-west of Da Nang and offering boat rides to destinations such as both Hoa Bang and Hoa Bac, Nam O Beach lies within the Lien Chieu district. Nam O is of great historical significance, since it was here where the very first combat troops from the USA landed in 1965.

Bac My An Beach
Around 7 km / 4 miles from the city centre and within the Ngu Hanh Son district, Bac My An Beach lies to the south-east and is where you will find the Furama resort.