If you want to visit one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet, stay at a luxurious resort hotel, enjoy delicious local specialties, and engage in dynamic beach sports, you don’t need to go abroad. In Da Nang, Vietnam, there is a beach that meets all these criteria: My Khe Beach. So when traveling to Da Nang, don’t forget to spend 1 or 2 days sunbathing at My Khe Beach!
The leading US economic magazine Forbes has voted My Khe Beach in Da Nang as one of the six most attractive beaches on the planet. It can be said that My Khe Beach has fully met the basic voting criteria of Forbes, such as: My Khe Beach is convenient in terms of transportation, the beach is open to all visitors free of charge, the beach has a long and flat sandy shore, suitable sunlight and wave levels for playing sports, ensuring safety for visitors, luxury resorts, villas meeting international standards, restaurants with a rich seafood menu… The Australian Sunday Herald Sun also commented that My Khe Beach is one of the top 10 favorite beaches in Asia in the world.
1. Where is My Khe Beach in Da Nang located?
My Khe Beach stretches from the foot of Son Tra Peninsula to Ngu Hanh Son, about 10km, while the area where tourists usually swim is about 900m long. My Khe Beach is located in Phuoc My Ward, Son Tra District, about 3 km southeast of the center of Da Nang city, nestled between My An Beach and Non Nuoc Beach. However, an easier way to imagine it is that My Khe Beach runs along Vo Nguyen Giap Street, so once you reach Vo Nguyen Giap Street, you can consider yourself to have arrived at My Khe Beach.
2. Detailed directions to My Khe Beach in Da Nang
Da Nang is a very modern and developed tourist city in Vietnam, so transportation from the city center to tourist destinations like My Khe Beach is very convenient. To get to My Khe Beach in Da Nang, you can take a motorbike taxi, a taxi, a bus, rent a motorbike, or take a cyclo.
My Khe Beach is quite close to the center of Da Nang city, so for those traveling to Da Nang and staying in hotels in the city center who want to go to My Khe Beach for a swim, it is very convenient. From the center of Da Nang city, you go straight towards the Han River Bridge, then follow Pham Van Dong Street for about 1.5km to reach My Khe Beach.
Many travelers coming from afar to visit Da Nang make their first stop at Da Nang Airport. Cuong will tell you 2 ways to get from Da Nang Airport to My Khe Beach.
Longer route 6.9km: from Da Nang Airport, go to Duy Tan Street, then to Tran Thi Ly Bridge, cross the bridge to the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Nguyen Van Thoai Street, then turn onto Vo Nguyen Giap Street at the Cua Do restaurant, go another 1.1km to reach My Khe Beach.
Shorter route 4.8km: from the airport, take Nguyen Van Linh Street to Dragon Bridge, then Vo Van Kiet Street, onto Vo Nguyen Giap Street, turn left onto Truong Sa Street and go 70m further to reach My Khe Beach in Da Nang.
If you take a motorbike taxi or a taxi, the drivers in Da Nang are very friendly and hospitable, especially there is no overcharging. While traveling, you can ask the drivers about tourist attractions in Da Nang, or good and cheap restaurants, or hotels near entertainment areas.
If you want to save costs, you can choose to take the bus. Bus route 01 from Da Nang to Hoi An stops at My Khe beach and you can get off at this stop!
If you want to rent a motorbike to explore the streets of Da Nang and take your girlfriend to the beach to enjoy the sun and wind, that’s also possible. You can rent a motorbike at many rental points in the city of Da Nang. When you arrive at My Khe beach, you can simply park your bike at the beach parking lot.
If you want to go to the beach and also want to sightsee the city of Da Nang, you can rent a cyclo. Cyclos move slowly, allowing you to leisurely explore the streets and chat with each other.
3. When is the best time to visit My Khe Beach in Da Nang?
Da Nang has two distinct seasons in a year: the rainy season from September to November and the dry season from December to August of the following year. Occasionally, Da Nang also experiences cold spells due to the influence of cold air from the North. The ideal time to visit Da Nang is usually divided into peak and off-peak seasons.
The peak season in Da Nang starts from January until the end of August. Da Nang has a long and gentle coastline with mild waves. So if you travel during this time, the temperature is higher compared to other places, suitable for tourist activities, especially beach bathing. Additionally, if you visit Da Nang during the holidays of April 30th and May 1st, the weather is pleasant and vibrant with artful fireworks displays. When the weather is nice, you should visit the Han River Swing Bridge as it becomes sparkling and prominent when night falls. Particularly, at 12:30 am every night, the Han River Swing Bridge will rotate 90 degrees around its axis and close at 3:30 am. Besides the Han River Swing Bridge, you can also visit the scenic Ngu Hanh Son with its 5 rocky mountains representing Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. At the foot of Ngu Hanh Son is the famous Non Nuoc stone carving village. If you come here for a 4-day-3-night trip, you can explore tourist areas such as Ba Na Hills, My Khe Beach, and Son Tra Peninsula. However, if you come during the peak season, it’s advisable to book tickets in advance. During the peak season, all services are in high demand and it can be difficult for you. Also, make sure to book your accommodation in advance to avoid room shortages or high prices. Cuong believes this is the peak season because from January to March, there is a high influx of foreign tourists, and of course, Da Nang will be one of their favorite destinations. The remaining time is when both domestic and foreign tourists are very crowded, so Cuong considers this as the peak season. It has to be explained like this, otherwise you might think Cuong is just talking nonsense!
Currently, most young people choose to travel to Da Nang during the low season to avoid crowding. Typically, the low season for traveling to Da Nang lasts from September to the end of November. Even though it’s the low season, if you pay attention to the weather information, you can still enjoy exploring the beauty of the coastal city. During the rainy season in Da Nang, there may be sudden showers, but these rains do not greatly affect your sightseeing. If you are on a 3 or 4-day tour, you can visit beachfront restaurants to enjoy aromatic coffee and local specialties of Da Nang. Many people often ask if it’s a good idea to travel to Da Nang in November. Cuong would advise against it because it’s the rainy season, with possible storms and strong winds. This leads to very large waves, making it dangerous to swim in the sea.
However, if you have the chance to visit My Khe Beach, you should avoid peak tourist times, such as the April 30th – May 1st holiday, and instead choose to travel to Da Nang in June or July, as Cuong finds My Khe Beach most beautiful during this time.
4. What does My Khe Beach in Da Nang offer?
My Khe Beach is famous for its long stretch of smooth brown sand, gentle waves that Cuong finds suitable but may be large for some people, crystal-clear water, warm water year-round, and the romantic coconut trees along Vo Nguyen Giap street. The clear and charming beauty of My Khe Beach has captured the hearts of countless tourists, both domestic and international, when visiting Da Nang. Those who have set foot on My Khe Beach or simply admired it through beautiful images in books and newspapers all yearn to experience or immerse themselves in the gentle beauty of My Khe Beach.
Strolling on My Khe beach, everywhere you go, you will have stunning virtual living photos. Just snap a photo with your camera or phone and you can capture the beautiful coastal scenery, resembling a paradise without needing much photoshop. One thing Cuong particularly likes about My Khe beach is that the entire sandy area and the sea are very clean, without any trash or plastic bottles littered on the beach like in some other tourist areas. So, when visiting and swimming at My Khe, remember not to litter on the beach to preserve the cleanliness and beauty of this place.
There are two perfect times of the day to admire My Khe beach, at sunrise and sunset. When going to swim at My Khe beach, remember to wake up early one day and head to the beach to watch the sunrise. The sunrise at My Khe beach is fresh and peaceful, while the sunset is quiet and romantic with the red glow of the evening. At the end of the day, when the “sun sets behind the mountains like a fireball,” the vast sea is dyed in a beautiful red color. The rolling waves echoing softly make the souls of travelers feel truly peaceful and serene. Strolling on the beach and experiencing the changes of the day’s transition will surely be memorable experiences for you.
After a refreshing swim in the sea, you can relax under the beach umbrellas, sunbathe, and enjoy the beauty of the golden forest and silver sea. Along My Khe beach is a long row of seats nestled under leafy umbrellas, where you can rent a chair and comfortably lie down to read a book or take a nap in the cool sea breeze. You can also take a leisurely stroll along the beach, surf the waves, or hike the nearby mountains. You can bring some food and have a picnic on the beach or enjoy local specialties at numerous restaurants and eateries near My Khe beach.
Regarding seafood, there’s one thing you should know: from the area of Da Nang to Quang Ngai is the best seafood area in the country! Cuong doesn’t know if it’s the water, the salinity, or for some other reason, but all he knows is that it’s very delicious, sweet, and affordable. So, you must try the seafood when you come here!
5. Fun Activities and Sports at My Khe Beach, Da Nang
Similar to other beaches in Da Nang, My Khe offers a variety of services for tourists such as fishing, surfing, yachting, parasailing, jet skiing, and towed buoy water skiing. All these activities on the beach bring extreme excitement and thrill to tourists. The feeling of flying in the sky, hanging high, riding the waves on a surfboard, or racing a jet ski with the wind, cutting through the waves, feeling the cool sea water splashing on your face, must be experienced to truly appreciate how fun it is.
Cuong will provide detailed reviews for you on some of the extreme sports he tried at My Khe Beach. If you love sports and enjoy adventurous exploration, you will definitely love them!!!
5.1 Parasailing
There are quite a few people, especially young enthusiasts of exciting adventures. What could be more wonderful than swinging in the air, enjoying the cool sea breeze, and looking down at the sea, clouds, sky, and even the Marble Mountains from afar? The feeling of flying freely in the vast sky, as if you could shed all burdens, worries, and anxieties. You feel like you can soar freely without needing an airplane or wings. This unique landscape and view will surely leave you in awe. For young people who love conquering challenges and enjoy adventurous games, remember to try parasailing when you visit My Khe Beach!
5.2 Banana boat ride
Cano pulling banana float is an exciting sea sport, when the banana float is pulled out to the sea and the speed gradually increases, you will feel the sensation of floating on each wave. This water sport requires high teamwork, especially when the canoe pulling the float performs turns, the players sitting on the banana float must coordinate to maintain balance for the float, otherwise it may easily tip over. However, the banana float pulling game is not suitable for children under 8 years old, so please don’t let the kids play.
6. Some hotels and restaurants on My Khe beach.
My Khe Beach in Da Nang is an ideal destination and top choice for tourists. Therefore, there are many hotels, resorts popping up next to each other with class and luxury. The view from the rooms facing My Khe beach is extremely satisfying for tourists. Notable hotels include Muong Thanh, À La Carte, Diamond Sea Hotel or resorts like Furama, Hyatt Regency, etc.
À La Carte Hotel
À La Carte Da Nang Beach Hotel is located next to the beautiful Pham Van Dong beach, featuring elegant classical architecture and high-class services to provide you with a wonderful and memorable stay.
Nature has bestowed Da Nang with charming landscapes and sustainable economic and social development indices, making it a dream destination for many. The number of domestic and international tourists has been increasing rapidly in recent years, leading to the expansion of both the scale and number of hotel and resort systems to meet the needs of tourists. Among them, À La Carte Da Nang Beach is one of the luxury hotels chosen by many tourists.
Located on Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Phuoc My Ward, Son Tra District, Da Nang City, next to the beautiful and peaceful Pham Van Dong Beach, this luxury hotel in Da Nang is an ideal destination for those who love the sea and seek a fresh and cool space. The hotel is 7km from Da Nang International Airport and 6km from Da Nang Station, making it convenient for transportation. Moreover, due to its prime location, from À La Carte, you can easily visit famous attractions in the city such as the Love Bridge, Han River Bridge, Asia Park, as well as nearby tourist destinations like Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, and Hue Imperial City. À La Carte Da Nang Beach features a blend of classic architecture with modern touches, including 202 luxurious rooms equipped with full amenities according to 4-star standards. All rooms have balconies, free wifi, work desks, safes, satellite TVs, air conditioning, refrigerators, etc., to meet all the needs of guests for living and resting.
This luxury hotel in Da Nang offers various types of rooms with different sizes and spaces for guests to choose from, such as Light Room, Light Plus Room, Delight Room, etc. Most rooms have sea or mountain views, allowing guests to enjoy the majestic mountains or vast ocean of Da Nang City. Every morning as the sun rises or in the sparkling evening lights, you can simply pull back the curtains to admire the beautiful cityscape.
Mường Thanh Luxury Da Nang Hotel
A newly established member of Muong Thanh, although new, Muong Thanh Luxury Hotel Da Nang is also quite popular and chosen by many as a place to stay for their trip. Located on Vo Nguyen Giap Street – the road considered the most beautiful in the city of Da Nang. The hotel is a complex of hotel rooms with a large number and scale, including 2 basements and 40 floors, fully meeting the convenience and modern facilities to meet the needs of guests, each room is unique with a design that combines traditional Eastern style with modern, luxurious European style. The 6th floor swimming pool with an area of 300m2 is also one of the highlights that the hotel brings to its guests. There are also bars, a gym, and a spa to provide guests with the most relaxing moments. The Kim Son Restaurant system with a capacity of 300 seats, located on the 2nd floor, will offer a rich and diverse menu with many delicious dishes, serving meals throughout the day for the distinguished guests.
In addition, there are countless seafood restaurants here. The restaurants provide tourists with a variety of delicious and rich seafood dishes.
4U Bien Restaurant
With spacious surroundings, located close to the beach, harmonious architectural design and decoration, combined with a unique culinary service system, this restaurant has quickly become a reliable destination for many tourists and city residents, especially couples.
The dining area of 4U is divided into two sections, one indoors and one on the upper floor suitable for guests who need to meet business partners, entertain guests in a formal setting, and one right by the balcony overlooking the sea, where families and groups of friends can comfortably enjoy the wind, sun, and flavors of the Central Coast sea. Regardless of where they sit, guests at 4U can enjoy the harmonious natural feeling and see the panoramic view of the eastern coastal area of the city.
Accompanying this space, 4U offers dozens of seafood dishes with the criteria of “fresh, hygienic, and nutritious” for guests to choose from. Depending on the season, one can order attractive dishes made from various types of shrimp, fish, and squid, prepared by the famous chef Lê Xuân Thành. In particular, 4U stands out with dishes prepared with lobster and spiny lobster, which are available almost year-round. A lobster here can be prepared into 6 – 7 dishes according to the customer’s preference, and in fact, 4U has received many compliments from diners for these dishes.
Ancient Seafood
Located at 354/1 Vo Nguyen Giap, My An, Da Nang. It is close to the famous My Khe beach. The restaurant offers a spacious space with a “super luxurious” view. It satisfies the dining pleasure of customers. This place is known as the Seafood Paradise in Da Nang. With a variety of fresh and delicious seafood. The prices are surprisingly affordable for the quality it offers. Each dish has its own flavor, diverse cooking styles. However, the common feature is that all dishes are priced from 60-70k only. The price is very cheap compared to the quality it provides.
Utilizing the advantage of being close to the sea, the seafood at Thoi Co is sourced directly, bringing you the freshest and highest quality dishes. In addition, the food source at the restaurant is carefully checked and processed before cooking, so you can be assured. Not only that, the restaurant has a self-selected live seafood area, with a variety of species. This area is like a mini seafood market. Where there is a rich variety of live seafood, raised in large tanks. There, you can choose the seafood you like by yourself. 10 minutes later, you can enjoy it right at Thoi Co. What an interesting experience!!!
7. Notes when going to My Khe Beach in Da Nang
7.1 Is My Khe Beach in Da Nang suitable for families to go swimming?
My Khe Beach in Da Nang is peaceful with gentle waves, clear blue water throughout the four seasons, especially the sea is not salty due to sea salt and the annual temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius with gentle sand – all creating a very safe beach for both adults and children to swim here.
The water temperature at My Khe Beach is quite warm, suitable for you to travel to Da Nang and swim all year round. This is also why My Khe Beach has become the busiest and most bustling beach in Da Nang. In addition, the security team of Da Nang beach works continuously from 5 am to 8 pm every day to ensure the safety of tourists swimming and relaxing on the beach. My Khe Beach has a rescue system including guard booths, lifebuoys, whirlpool warning flags, and a rescue team on duty day and night, ready to respond promptly when someone is in trouble.
In the afternoon, as the tide goes down, many small bathing areas are created connecting with the large sea, shallow enough for children to play without worrying about depth or big waves sweeping them away, parents just need to watch their children from a distance without having to follow closely.
Grandparents can also immerse themselves in playing with their grandchildren without fear of weak waves. Adults can comfortably swim far out because the sandy shore gently slopes underfoot, allowing for leisurely swimming in the clear blue sea. The beach is not deep, so you can relax while swimming and enjoy the majestic Marble Mountains and Cham Islands in the distance from Hoi An…
In the evening, as night falls, families can swim together, enjoying the gentle night sea waves, the cool sea breeze, playing with their children, a feeling of immense happiness mixed with family love. Surely these will be the most memorable moments of your trip to Da Nang.
With a salinity level of about 60% and no pollution, the water in My Khe Beach in Da Nang is considered safe, so parents can rest assured to let their children play in the sea without worrying about rashes or eye irritation.
7.2 Safe and suitable public beach areas at My Khe Beach
Pham Van Dong Central Park Beach: This beach is located at the intersection of Pham Van Dong Street, cutting across the coastal road from Son Tra to Dien Ngoc towards Hoi An. The beach is quite compact as it serves park activities.
T20-T18 Beach: This beach was formed earliest, so visitors often know it as the first My Khe Beach. The beach is close to Non Nuoc tourist area, where international surfing competitions have been held. The short sandy shore, deep sea, and often large waves are very suitable for young people who enjoy strong sensations.
1-2-3 Beach: This is the planned beach of the city and the main beach of My Khe, fully invested with parking areas, storage, fresh water bathing, food and drink, beach rescue, and environmental sanitation. The beach has a wide and long sandy shore, calm sea, and few waves. If your family has children or elderly people, it is best to swim at this beach, comfortable for playing and not worrying about big waves.
7.3 Other notes
Do not swim when the temperature drops below 18 degrees Celsius
Do not litter on the beach.
Limit eating on the beach, after a beach picnic, clean up the trash and leftover food.
After swimming in the sea, return to the parking area to rinse off and clean up.
Absolutely do not swim alone
Warm up and avoid excessive exercise before swimming
Do not jump into the water immediately, but enter slowly to ensure health
Pay attention to swimming limit flags, avoid swimming in dangerous areas
Do not swim beyond 15m from the shore or deeper than 5m
Avoid sunbathing too long before entering the water
Do not swim on a full or empty stomach and do not hold your breath too deeply when diving
If you experience symptoms such as: feeling cold, itching, body fatigue, cramps, or stomach discomfort… get out of the water immediately
Furthermore, beaches in Da Nang often have poisonous jellyfish and backflow currents, so when traveling to the beach here, you need to pay attention:
For poisonous jellyfish: To avoid being stung by jellyfish, choose modest swimwear to prevent jellyfish from stinging you and a little vinegar in case of an unfortunate jellyfish sting. If you forget to bring vinegar and get stung by a jellyfish, rinse the wound with seawater and then cover it with sand to reduce the toxicity of the jellyfish.
For backflow currents: They usually have a darker color than the surrounding water because the water is deeper, with small and calmer waves on the surface. You may see foam or floating debris on the surface of the backflow current.
10. Da Nang tourist destinations near My Khe Beach
10.1 Han River Bridge
When talking about Da Nang, one cannot ignore the poetic Han River and the Han River Bridge – the first rotating bridge in Vietnam, built with a significant contribution from the city’s residents. The bridge is constructed on the main axis of Bach Dang Street, connecting Hai Chau District with Son Tra District. Every evening, the Han River Bridge shines brightly in the youthful city of Da Nang.
At around 12:30 a.m. daily, the middle section of the Han River Bridge rotates 90 degrees around its axis, aligning with the river flow to allow large ships to pass through. Around 3:30 a.m., the bridge returns to its original position. Enjoying the cool breeze by the Han River and waiting for the moment the bridge rotates is a pleasure for many locals and tourists, providing them with indescribable excitement and anticipation. To the extent that many believe, “not witnessing the Han River Bridge rotate means you haven’t truly experienced Da Nang tourism.”
10.2 Son Tra Peninsula
Son Tra is the name of a mushroom-shaped peninsula in Son Tra district, located 10 km northeast of the center of Da Nang city. When visiting Son Tra, tourists can experience activities such as exploring the old forests of Son Tra; swimming at My Khe beach, But beach; fishing with fishermen, diving to see coral reefs; visiting Tien Sa lighthouse; visiting Linh Ung Pagoda and admiring the panoramic view of Da Nang city from the top of Son Tra; going to Mui Nghe – where the first sunrise of Da Nang is welcomed…
10.3 Marble Mountains
Located about 7km from the center of Da Nang city, in Hoa Hai ward, Ngu Hanh Son district, adjacent to the Non Nuoc tourist area, Ngu Hanh Son consists of five rocky mountains (Kim Son, Moc Son, Thuy Son, Hoa Son, and Tho Son) that look like miniature mountains emerging amidst vast sandy rocks, with waves crashing at their feet all year round. When visiting Ngu Hanh Son, tourists often go to the large Thuy Son mountain, Tam Thai pagoda, the mysterious caves of Huyen Khong, Linh Nham, Van Thong, Lang Hu, Van Nguyet… At the foot of Ngu Hanh Son lies the Non Nuoc stone carving village with artistic sculptures carved from stone by the diligent hands of local artisans.
With a convenient location near the city center, spacious surroundings, beautiful scenery, and quality services including hotels, restaurants, parking, freshwater showers, parasol and float rentals, My Khe beach meets all the needs of sightseeing, swimming, and relaxation for tourists from all over the country and internationally. Along My Khe beach, there are dozens of eateries offering a variety of local seafood specialties such as shrimp, crab, fish, squid, shellfish, abalone… at prices suitable for many types of tourists.
