Da Nang is a famous beach city in central Vietnam that has a very long coast line. The most popular beaches of the city can be found along the 30km long coast from Son Tra peninsula to An Bang and Cua Dai Beach in Hoi An.
There are lesser-known beaches along Da Nang Bay and Son Tra peninsula. But in this article, we will be looking at My Khe Beach, the most well-known beach in the city.
My Khe Beach has a central location for enjoying the beaches, sightseeing, visiting the traditional markets and entertainment complexes. It has white fine sand, clean water, stunning views of the mountain and the city.
My Khe Beach is undoubtedly one of the best areas to stay in Da Nang, especially for beach lovers. Read on as I will show you the location of the beach, the pros and cons of staying along the beach, and some of the best places to stay along My Khe Beach.
I’m a Vietnamese who has traveled around the country and Da Nang many times, so I hope to give you some authentic but not overwhelming information about this beautiful beach in Da Nang.
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Where is My Khe Beach?
My Khe Beach is the northern part of the 30km coastline from Danang’s Son Tra peninsula to Hoi An’s Cua Dai beach. This beach is around 10km long, spanning from Son Tra peninsula to the Marble Mountain area.
From north to south of this 10km long coastline, you can see many different beaches on Google Maps such as Man Thai beach, Bãi tắm Phạm Văn Đồng, My Khe Beach, My An Beach, or Bãi tắm T20.
The central area of My Khe Beach is the area running parallel with Vo Nguyen Giap street, spanning from East Sea Park to the beaches around Pullman and Furama Resorts.
The central area of My Khe Beach is around 2km long, corresponding with the central area of Da Nang City Center and Han River, which stretches from Han River bridge to Dragon Bridge, and Tran Thi Ly bridge.
You’ll see several areas labeled ‘My Khe Beach’ on Google Maps, but they all refer to the same beach.
“My Khe” is named after the local village, which is home to the long stretch of beach. During the Vietnam-American war, American soldiers called it “China Beach”. However, the name has no connection to China and is no longer used in Vietnam.
Why should you stay along My Khe Beach?
My Khe Beach is one of the best places to stay in Da Nang, especially for beach lovers. It has a relatively central location, a wide range of luxury resorts, and easy access to lots of tourist facilities such as seafood restaurants, shops, and bars.
1. Easy walk to the beach
Staying along the beach means you can easily walk to the beach any time of the day for beach activities. The beach has white sand, and clean water, and is an ideal place for swimming, sunbathing, walking, yoga, surfing, and many other watersport activities.
Sunset and Sunrise are the most popular times to visit the beach. It’s usually packed with both locals and tourists. Locals usually go to the beach early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the heat and strong sun.
If you want to experience local life on the beach, you can wake up early around 5-6am to see locals exercise, swim, fishing, and socialize. It’s full of life! If you stay in the city center, you might not bother walking up that early to catch a taxi to the beach.
While Grab taxis are cheap and it’s only a 5-10 minute taxi ride from the city center to the beach, it’s still not convenient if you want to go to the beach multiple times during the day. And the taxi cost can add up quickly.
2. Lots of 5-star luxury resorts on the beach
My Khe Beach is lined with luxury all inclusive resorts, especially the area South of the main My Khe Beach area. You can find 5-star Pullman, Furama, TIA Wellness, Crowne Plaza, or Danang Marriott Resort.
These world-class resorts have private beach areas, so you can enjoy a quieter atmosphere from the public beach section.
3. Relatively Central location
My Khe Beach has a relatively central location. From the beach, it is just a 5-10 minute Grab taxi ride to the city center and Han River with famous attractions such as Dragon Bridge, Han Market, Con Market, or Son Tra Night Market.
The Beach is also close to Son Tra peninsula where you can visit the Lady Buddha, special yellow head monkeys, Ban Co Peak, as well as Marble Mountains, and Hoi An ancient town.
4. Seafood restaurants
The beach road Vo Nguyen Giap is lined with seafood restaurants, especially the area around East Asia Park. You can pick fresh seafood from the tank and have the restaurant cook it however you like.
Additionally, there are many trendy cafes and bars along the beach. You can easily find a wide range of restaurants and bars serving all kinds of local Vietnamese and international cuisines in An Thuong area located within walking distance to My Khe Beach.
The cons of staying in My Khe Beach
My Khe is an excellent area to stay in Da Nang, but it has several downsides. Firstly, the prices of food and accommodations along the beach are usually more expensive than in the city center. This is easily undesirable due to its prime location along the beach.
Secondly, the beach front has less authentic restaurants than the city center. So, if you want a local atmosphere, and authentic food, you can check the restaurants on the streets behind the beach, or head to the city center area for food.
Another downside of My Khe Beach is that there aren’t many shaded trees along the shores in the public beach area. However, there are sunbeds and umbrellas for rent along the beach. Or you can buy food and drink from the beach vendors to use their beach facilities.
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Best areas to stay in My Khe Beach
The three best areas to stay in My Khe Beach are Central My Khe Beach, North My Khe Beach, and South My Khe Beach. Generally speaking, I recommend staying in Central My Khe for central location, South My Khe for luxury, and North My Khe for more local life.
The Central My Khe Beach is the best base along My Khe Beach if you want to stay in a central location, easy distance to the city center and tourist amenities. This is a 2.5km beach road from East Sea Park to Phan Tu street near An Thuong area.
This central area has a good range of budget, mid-range, and local standards 5-star resorts, and the beach is just across the road from the resort. You can choose resorts and hotels on the main road, Vo Nguyen Giap street, or on the streets behind the main road.
If you want a peaceful luxury stay with direct access to the beach or private beach area, you can choose the area south of Central My Khe Beach, toward Non Nuoc Beach and Marble Mountains. This area is home to a cluster of world-class resorts and all-inclusive services.
North My Khe Beach is also home to numerous resorts for all budgets. This area is close to Son Tra peninsula and has a more local atmosphere. Similar to South My Khe Beach, this area is a bit further away from the action, which is ideal for relaxing and unwind.
Best Hotels in Da Nang’s My Khe Beach:
- Luxury: Pullman Danang Beach Resort (South My Khe Beach, good location)
- Mid-range: HaiAn Beach Hotel & Spa (Central My Khe Beach)
- Budget: Mandila Hotel (good hotel, I stayed here)
Where to Stay on My Khe Beach: Best Hotels
1. Central My Khe Beach
Central My Khe Beach is ideal for those who want central location and easy access to the most popular part of Da Nang’s coastline. The beach includes “My Khe Beach” and “My An Beach” on Google Maps.
This area is continuously located only 5-10 minutes taxi distance to major areas such as Han Market, Dragon Bridge, and Da Nang International Airport.
The beach road, Vo Nguyen Giap street, is lined with restaurants, bars, shops, and hotels. There are dozens of tourist amenities from the backstreets from the beach with slightly cheaper prices from the beachfront area.
The northern part of Central My Khe Beach is the East Asia Park. The park is at the intersection of Vo Nguyen Giap and Pham Van Dong street. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors to hangout, take photos, and exercise.
Central My Khe Beach has a wide beach promenade with palm trees on two sides. There are lots of public gym equipment lining the beach promenade.
There are sunbeds and umbrellas and beach bars along the shore. You can rent umbrellas and bedchairs for 40,000 VND per hour.
There are public toilets, a rescue center, life guards, and a children’s playground, and surf shops along Central My Khe Beach. You can find numerous big seafood restaurants along the beach road between Pham Van Dong and Vo Van Kiet Street.
The back streets in Central My Khe beach also have plenty of restaurants, and shops to explore. I recommend checking out Ha Bong Street, and An Thuong area (expat area of Da Nang).
Central My Khe Beach has a good range of accommodations for all budgets. Most of them are high-rise buildings, so they often offer rooftop terraces with onsite bars, restaurants, and infinity pools with stunning views of the sea and Han River.
You can pay a little bit more for rooms on high floors with sea views for the best experience. Most hotels and resorts in Central My Khe Beach are located on the main road, opposite the beach, so you need to cross the road to get to the beach.
Best hotels in Central My Khe Beach:
- Luxury: DLG Hotel Danang
- Mid-range: Sala Danang Beach Hotel
- Budget: Mandila Hotel
3. South My Khe Beach
South My Khe Beach is the beach area south of Central My Khe Beach, from An Thuong to Marble Mountains. This area is home to a selection of luxury beachfront resorts, so if you want a luxury relaxing beach holiday, it’s an excellent choice.
Most resorts in this area offer a private beach area, spacious grounds with lots of greenery, and outdoor swimming pools.
Staying here means you’ll be a bit further away from the tourist facilities and Da Nang City Center. There aren’t many restaurants and bars in this area. However, you can easily take a short, cheap taxi ride to the city center.
This area is close to the Marble Mountains, a must-see attraction in Da Nang. Its cluster of five limestone and marble hills, with Buddhist and Hindu heritage, such as pagodas, caves, grottoes, and ancient statues hidden throughout.
The village near Marble Mountains is famous for marble sculpture and stone craftsmanship. You can see artisans at work and even buy souvenirs like statues or jewelry.
South My Khe Beach is close to the peaceful Non Nuoc Beach. It’s a short distance to An Bang, Cua Dai, Cu Lao Cham island, and Hoi An ancient town.
Best hotels in South My Khe Beach:
- Luxury: Pullman Danang Beach Resort
- Luxury: Furama Resort Danang
- Luxury: TIA Wellness Resort – Spa Inclusive
2. North My Khe Beach
The north My Khe beach includes two beaches, Bãi tắm Phạm Văn Đồng (Pham Van Dong beach) and Bãi tắm Mân Thái (Man Thai beach). It has a more local atmosphere and is close to Monkey Mountain, Big Lady Budda, and Ban Co peak.
The southern part of Pham Van Dong Beach still has a relatively central location, 5-10 minutes drive distance to Han River and the city. It has a more local atmosphere toward Man Thai Beach, the northern area of Pham Van Dong Beach near Son Tra peninsula.
There are numerous restaurants, and shops along the beach roads but not as much as the Central My Khe area. You can find some good luxury here.
North My Khe Beach has clearer and closer views of The Big Buddha and Monkey Mountain. You can see locals go fishing on the colorful traditional round boats. You can buy fresh fish and seafood from fishermen in the early morning at sunrise.
Best hotels in North My Khe Beach:
- Luxury: Four Points by Sheraton Danang
- Luxury: Radisson Hotel Danang
- Mid-range: Seashore Hotel & Apartment
So, you have it, some of the best areas and hotels to stay along My Khe Beach, with some advantages and disadvantages of staying in this area. It has dozens of hotels and resorts for all budgets, so whatever you’re looking for, you will be able to find one, just make sure to book well in advance.
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