My Khe Beach – The Most Beautiful Beach in Da Nang, Vietnam

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My Khe Beach is the most well known beach in Da Nang, Vietnam. This public beach has a 1000-meters long stretch of fine sand, between lush coconuts and the sea. During sunny months or the dry season, it’s busy with visitors who come to relax, go swimming, play water sports, eat and drink. In 2005, it’s honored as one of the most beautiful beaches worldwide by a famed American magazine. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all the information about My Khe Beach in Da Nang, Vietnam.

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Must Knows about My Khe Beach in Da Nang

– Location/address: Phuoc My ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang, Vietnam

– Name’s meaning: My Khe means ‘beautiful stream’ (name of the nearby village)

– Other name(s): Da Nang Beach

– How to pronounce: /mee kweh/

– Length: 3,5 km

– North end: East Sea Park & Phuoc My Beach, Phuoc My ward, Son Tra district

– South end: My An Beach (Sao Bien Beach), My An ward, Ngu Hanh Son district

– Opening hours: 24hrs a day, 7 days a week (public beach)

– Ticket price: free

– Reason(s) to visit: the most famous beach in Da Nang with long and fine sandy stretch of sand, water activities during the summer, easy to reach and visit

– Best time to visit: early morning, late afternoon, February to September

– Time to spend: 30-60 mins

– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/my-khe-beach-da-nang

– Recognition(s): top 6 world’s sexiest beaches by the Forbes Magazine (2005)

– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)

– Food & drink: yes available

– Shopping: no

– Parking lot: yes available

– Fact: There is one beach in Quang Ngai city named My Khe Beach too.

My Khe Beach (Da Nang) on Map

Names of My Khe Beach in Da Nang

My Khe Beach is named after My Khe Village, a Vietnamese fishing village where it’s located. In Vietnamese, My Khe means ‘beautiful stream/river’ because there was one small stream/river running through the village in the past.

During the Vietnam War (1960s-1970s), My Khe Beach was called ‘China Beach’ because it’s on the shore of ‘South China Sea’, the English name for Vietnamese East Sea/Bien Dong. From 1988 to 1991, ‘China Beach’ was the title for an American drama television series, with the principal character as a nurse who worked in a hospital near the beach in the war. Today, this name is prohibited for use inside Vietnam because the beach doesn’t belong to China.

What is the Exact My Khe Beach Located?

Officially, ‘My Khe Beach’ is the name for 1000-meters-long stretch of sand along the eastern coastline of Da Nang, from the Whale Temple Park (Ca Ong Park) to the crossroad of Vo Nguyen Giap St and Nguyen Van Thoai St. To its north, there is Phuoc My Beach and the East Sea Park. To its south, there is My An Beach and the Sea Star Park.

However, in fact, there are no mountains or rocks or anything else on My Khe Beach to know its ends. So, visitors and lots of locals use ‘My Khe Beach’ to name the whole public and non-stop strip of sand, running from Bien Dong Park (the East Sea Park) in the north and Sao Bien Park (the Sea Star Park) in the south. Its total length is 2,8 km.

The best part of My Khe Beach is along the stretch of Vo Nguyen Giap Street from Vo Van Kiet Street to Phan Tu Street.

There is no clear boundary between My Khe Beach and My An Beach in its south direction. That’s why both locals and tourists think that these beaches are one. Except the name, everything is no different between them.

Best Time to Visit My Khe Beach in Da Nang

The best time to visit My Khe Beach in the year is the dry season, from February to the end of August. In this period, the weather is beautiful, with lots of sun and no rain. For that reason, it’s a perfect time to sightsee, sunbathe, go swimming, take pictures, and play water sports. Water activities are only available and safe to join during the above months.

The worst time of the year to visit My Khe Beach is the rainy season, from September to January. The weather in these months is mostly rainy and cloudy, making the sand wet and the water cold. Therefore, it’s not really a great time to visit the beach for the purpose of swimming or doing water sports. Sightseeing will be fine. Between October and December/January, typhoons may hit the area, causing very strong winds and waves as well as heavy rains and floods.

In December and January, generally it often rains. The heaviest rain will be in late December and early January (around Christmas, New year holidays). In late January, visitors can expect dry or sunny days to visit My Khe Beach. Check the weather forecast to choose the best days or hours!

Things to Do in My Khe Beach Da Nang Vietnam

Swimming & Sightseeing in My Khe Beach

My Khe Beach is one of the best beaches in Da Nang to go swimming, taking pictures or walking. This beach boasts a long stretch of soft and fine sand, bordered by clean and shallow seawater with gentle waves. It’s suitable for all ages, both adults and kids. During the best time of the year, the dry season (February-September), it’s always busy, and the peak hours are early morning or late afternoon. For safety reasons, city authorities arrange many lifeguards along My Khe Beach throughout the time. Swimsuit for sale, a swimsuit for rent, and fresh water shower are all available in coconut forests that are not far from the shore. In the rest of the year, the wet season, it rains a lot. For that reason, the seawater is cold, therefore the beach is good for sightseeing only.

To find sun beds to lie down and relax, visitors need to walk along the part of My Khe Beach between Vo Van Kiet Street and Phan Tu Street. Rental price is free for guests who stay in the hotels behind and is around 100,000 VND for random visitors. In a close distance, it’s easy to see a bar where beverages are served.

By the way, My Khe Beach is one of the most Instagrammable places in Da Nang Vietnam. See more information & details

Water Sports in My Khe Beach

In Da Nang, visitors will need to go to My Khe Beach if want to do water sports because can not find them anywhere else. These activities are only available during the dry season (February to end of August) when the weather is good and it’s safe.

Here are water activities in My Khe Beach:

– Surfing: the price will be higher in the weekend and high tourist season

– Parasailing: 600,000-650,000 VND/time for single person parasailing, and 900-950,000 VND/time for two-people parasailing

– Jet skiing: 600-650,000 VND/time/2 persons (15 mins), 750,000-800,000 VND/time/2 persons (20 mins), 1,000,000 VND/time/2 persons (30 mins)

– Snorkeling: needed to go to Son Tra Peninsula (5,5 km northwards)

– Banana boat: 1,000,000-1,100,000 VND (5 people maximum)

– Wakeboarding: 1,300,000-1,400,000 VND/time/2 persons (30 mins), 2,100,000-2,200,000 VND/time/4 persons (1 hour)

– Basket boat rowing class: 100,000-200,000 VND/time/person (the basket boat is unique to central Vietnam that is round, light and bamboo made)

Watching Sunrise in My Khe Beach

My Khe Beach is one of the best places to watch the sunrise in Da Nang Vietnam. The best time of the year for this activity is from February to September when it’s dry. If stay in the hotels on the seafront, visitors can go to the rooftop or walk to the beach and then enjoy seeing the beautiful scenery and taking photos. In the dawn, there are lots of local people coming to My Khe Beach to do exercise too.

Nightlife in My Khe Beach

Under coconut trees in My Khe Beach, visitors can find small bars where both alcohol and non-alcohol drinks are sold. Some places also served fast food. At night, drinkers will enjoy a peaceful atmosphere with nice music, a view of the giantest statue of Lady Buddha in Vietnam and a cool breeze blowing from the sea. If want to chill and avoid the crowds of tourists, these bars are suitable choices to go. By the way, if want to try local beers, do not miss Larue or Huda brands.

Rooftop bars on the highest level of hotels along the coastal road Vo Nguyen Giap Street are also worth going to. Visitors do not have to be a guest if want to visit, have a beverage (or food), enjoy a fresh breeze from the sea, and then chill with a view of the entire My Khe Beach area from above. These places are recommended for couples who seek a romantic atmosphere with good food and drink services.

Down the south, the An Thuong Tourist Street is most happening in the My Khe Beach area. It has restaurants, bars, pubs, weekend pedestrian streets, spas, a small night market, and shops. After dinner, visitors can go to nearby bars for drinking, listening to music from DJs, dancing and socializing with locals, expats and travellers who come from different parts of the world. See more information & details

Tips to Visit My Khe Beach in Da Nang

– The best time to visit My Khe Beach in the year is from February to the end of August. During this period, it’s sunny and dry. The chance of rain and typhoons is very low.

– In the dry season, from February to the end of August, visitors should bring sun cream, sun glasses, swimsuit, bottles of water or maybe towels, books.

– In the wet season (September to January), visitors should bring rain poncho/jacket or umbrella, sandal or waterproof shoes.

– Visitors should bring cash (VND) to pay for food, drinks, parking, and anything else in My Khe Beach.

What & Where to Eat in My Khe Beach Area?

On the east side of the coastal road Vo Nguyen Giap Street (between Pham Van Dong Street and the traffic circle of Vo Van Kiet Street), visitors will see a couple of restaurants. They serve seafood dishes and other food options (Vietnamese food, western food, sometimes Korean and Japanese food). Alive seafood is kept in aquariums and guests can ask staff for more information (such as name, price, how to cook, how to eat,…) to select the best kind of seafood for lunch or dinner. During the dry season, seafood options are most diverse because fishermen can catch fish everyday. If do not eat much, just order right at the table. No matter day or night, visitors will have a good view of the beach and to the mountain where the biggest Lady Buddha statue of Vietnam stands.

In the south end of My Khe Beach, An Thuong Tourist Street is an area with many restaurants and café, including vegetarian/vegan restaurants. They serve different cuisines (Vietnamese, western, Indian, Italian, Chinese, more). At the moment, there are no Halal restaurants here. If come to An Thuong area in the evening, visitors can buy something at the nearby night market or socialize with a cold beer at nearby bars/pubs.

In the north end of My Khe Beach, it’s possible to see some seafood restaurants. They serve both locals and tourists. If prefer fresh seafood, let’s go to aquariums and pick your favourite types and then tell the kitchen to cook by your favourite recipe.

Is My Khe Beach Da Nang Worth Visiting?

My Khe Beach in Da Nang is totally worth visiting due to these reasons:

– My Khe Beach is the most beautiful and the most famous beach in Da Nang Vietnam. Here, visitors will see fine sandy expanses, lots of coconut trees, blue and calm sea, blue sky and the view to islands of the Cham Islands and the Monkey Mountain where a 67-meters-tall buddha statue stands. This scenery is impressive, making the beach worth sightseeing. In 2005, My Khe Beach was honored to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world by Forbes Magazine. It’s also one of the most photographed attractions in the city too.

– My Khe Beach is the best swimming beach in Da Nang Vietnam. For those who like going swimming, this is a must go place. This public beach is well known for its non-stop and wide strand of fine sand lying between crystal-clear sea with small waves and coconut trees. The water is also not deep too. So, it’s great and safe to take a dip into the sea here. The best time to swim is the dry season from February to September.

– My Khe Beach is one of the best places to watch the sunrise in Da Nang.

Compare My Khe Beach vs Other Beaches

– My Khe Beach vs My An Beach: My An Beach (or Bac My An Beach) is the beach in My An ward, Ngu Hanh Son district. It’s the stretch of sand to the south of My Khe Beach, along the coastal road Vo Nguyen Giap Street between Nguyen Van Thoai Street and Phan Tu Street. Between My An Beach and My Khe Beach, there is actually no difference. For many locals and travelers, these beaches are one.

– My Khe Beach vs Phuoc My Beach: Phuoc My Beach (or Pham Van Dong Beach) is the beach in Phuoc My ward, Son Tra district. It’s the stretch of sand to the north of My Khe Beach, along the coastal road Vo Nguyen Giap Street between Pham Van Dong Street and Vuong Thua Vu Street. Between My An Beach and My Khe Beach, there is actually no difference.

– My Khe Beach vs Non Nuoc Beach: Non Nuoc Beach is another well-known beach in Da Nang. It’s exactly on the same coastline as My Khe Beach, therefore provide visitors the same quality of sand, water, waves and view. For sightseeing and going swimming, the experience is not different between these beaches. However, while My Khe Beach is 100% public, Non Nuoc Beach is nearly private (for hotel/resort guests). There are less opportunities to find water sports and activities in Non Nuoc Beach than Non Nuoc Beach too.

– My Khe Beach vs An Bang Beach: An Bang Beach is a famous beach in Hoi An, but still on the same coastline as My Khe Beach. For that reason, this beach has the same quality of sand, water, waves and view as My Khe Beach. During the summer, water sports and activities are available at both places. However, My Khe Beach is longer and more extensive, so visitors will find private places for themselves easier on My Khe Beach. On the other hand, there are more restaurants in An Bang Beach than in My Khe Beach.

– My Khe Beach vs Cua Dai Beach: Cua Dai Beach is a famous beach in Hoi An, but still on the same coastline as My Khe Beach. Due to recent erosion, swimming and water sports here are no better than My Khe Beach. To see/photograph the natural scenery, visitors can go to the closer one between them.

– My Khe Beach vs Man Thai Beach: Man Thai Beach is the beach along Hoang Sa Street, in Man Thai ward, Son Tra district. There are no tourist activities yet right here, so My Khe Beach is better at the moment. This beach is simply good for sightseeing, taking photos and strolling.

– My Khe Beach vs Tho Quang Beach: Tho Quang Beach is the beach along Hoang Sa Street, in Tho Quang ward, Son Tra district. There are no tourist activities yet right here, so My Khe Beach is better at the moment. This beach is simply good for sightseeing, taking photos and strolling.

How to Get to My Khe Beach in Da Nang

My Khe Beach is on Vo Nguyen Giap Street, in Phuoc My ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang Vietnam. Its central point is near the roundabout where Vo Nguyen Giap Street and Vo Van Kiet Street meet.

If stay in the hotel within Phuoc My ward of Son Tra district and My An ward of Ngu Hanh Son district, visitors can walk to My Khe Beach.

From other parts of Da Nang city, visitors can take a car/taxi/bus or ride the bicycle or motorcycle to My Khe Beach. From the west bank of the Han River, it’s needed to cross the Dragon Bridge and then go straight ahead. The beach is at the end of Vo Van Kiet Street.

From Hoi An, the distance to My Khe Beach is some 30 kilometers. The most popular ways of transport are taking a private car/bus and riding the motorbike. The drive by car is around 40 minutes long. The best motorbike route is the coastal road (Lac Long Quan Street in Hoi An, Truong Sa Street/Vo Nguyen Giap Street in Da Nang). Visitors just need to go along it, northwards to see My Khe Beach (which lies on the right hand side). Do not forget stopping to explore the Marble Mountains on the way!

Hotels & Resorts in My Khe Beach Area

There are numerous hotels lining the coastal road which runs along My Khe Beach today. If stay in one of these places, visitors can book ocean-view rooms.

Behind seafront buildings, there are smaller streets and hotels to choose from. Of course, the price is cheaper at these venues. Ocean-view rooms are difficult to find, but facilities such as a restaurant, rooftop bar, gym, spa,…or airport shuttle bus, may be available. The distance to the beach is not long.

To the south of My Khe Beach, visitors will find seaside and all-inclusive resorts, such as Pullman, Premier Village, Furama, Hyatt, TIA Wellness, Crowne Plaza, Marriott Beach,…

Places to See near My Khe Beach in Da Nang

Near My Khe Beach, visitors can go to these places: Bien Dong Park or the East Sea Park (distance: 500m), the Dragon Bridge (the dragon shoots fire and water here on weekends) (distance: 2 km), Son Tra Night Market (distance: ), Statue of Carp Dragon (distance: 2 km), the Love Lock Bridge (distance: 2 km), Museum of Cham Sculpture (distance: 2,5 km), Man Thai Beach & Fishing Village (distance: 2 km).