{"id":102,"date":"2026-04-21T15:36:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T12:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/?p=102"},"modified":"2026-04-22T08:33:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T05:33:57","slug":"wild-beach-nha-trang-oysters-planes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/en\/2026\/04\/21\/wild-beach-nha-trang-oysters-planes\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam&#8217;s Secret Wild Beach: Is This the Best Paradise?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To be honest, I hesitated for a long time about whether to even share this place.\u00a0<strong>Bai Dai<\/strong>\u00a0is one of those rare corners <a href=\"https:\/\/ektatraveling.tpm.li\/oswhxbUp\" title=\"\">you want to keep for yourself.<\/a> But then I thought: why not? More people should know that just half an hour from bustling Nha Trang lies a completely different world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bai Dai is located about\u00a0<strong>25\u201330 minutes<\/strong>\u00a0from central Nha Trang, heading toward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/vd4IrJnWOU2\" title=\"\">Cam Ranh Airport<\/a>. It is a long \u2014 several kilometers \u2014 stretch of sandy beach that, unlike the city beach, lives its own unique life. And in my experience, it divides into\u00a0<strong>three completely different zones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f The Three Faces of One Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me break it down so you do not get confused and can head straight to the zone that suits you best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"106\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-21-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-21-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-21-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-21-7x12.jpeg 7w, https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-21.jpeg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-20-1-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-20-1-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-20-1-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-20-1-7x12.jpeg 7w, https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-20-1.jpeg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zone 1: The \u00abOyster Paradise\u00bb (The Start of the Beach)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is my favorite part. As soon as you approach the beach from the Nha Trang side, a row of local caf\u00e9s appears. They look, let us say, unpretentious: simple sunshades, plastic chairs, and reclining beach loungers right on the sand. But here is what matters: this is where you can have a&nbsp;<strong>real feast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\ud83e\uddaa Food:<\/strong>&nbsp;The star attraction is&nbsp;<strong>oysters<\/strong>. Fried, grilled, with cheese, with onions \u2014 however you like. And the prices\u2026 well, you get it. A kilogram of the freshest oysters here costs some laughable amount (around&nbsp;<strong>100,000 VND<\/strong>). Besides oysters, there are always other seafood options and drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udecb\ufe0f Atmosphere:<\/strong>&nbsp;This place is for&nbsp;<strong>absolute chill<\/strong>. You grab a lounger, order food and drinks, and can lie there all day watching the sea. Surprisingly, it is almost never crowded \u2014 mostly rare locals and equally \u00abenlightened\u00bb tourists like us.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udfc4 Activity:<\/strong>&nbsp;For those bored with just lying around, there is&nbsp;<strong>Cam Ranh Surf Camp<\/strong>. You can rent a board or book a lesson with an instructor. The waves here suit both beginners and those who already feel confident on a board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zone 2: The \u00abResort Zone\u00bb (The Middle of the Beach)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Drive a bit further, and a completely different picture emerges. Along the shore stand luxurious five\u2011star hotels:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/r7GwsGpWOU2\" title=\"\"><strong>Alma Resort, The Anam, M\u00f6venpick, Radisson Blu, JW Marriott<\/strong>, and others.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Prices:<\/strong>&nbsp;As you can imagine, this is a whole different story. Staying here is not cheap, and tourists typically choose&nbsp;<strong>all\u2011inclusive packages<\/strong>. It makes sense: the city is far, and there are no shops or caf\u00e9s nearby besides those inside the hotels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f Beach:<\/strong>&nbsp;The beach itself here is, of course, well\u2011maintained, clean, with loungers and umbrellas. And importantly \u2014&nbsp;<strong>it is open to everyone<\/strong>. Even if you are not a hotel guest, no one will chase you off this stretch of sand. You can freely come and swim.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zone 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/vd4IrJnWOU2\" title=\"\">The \u00abSecret Zone\u00bb (Near the Airport)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, my second favorite part. This is the very end of the beach, practically at the Cam Ranh Airport runway. You can reach it via a small path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udfdd\ufe0f Totally Wild:<\/strong>&nbsp;There is&nbsp;<strong>absolutely nothing<\/strong>&nbsp;here. No loungers, no umbrellas, no toilets, no shops. Just endless sand (a strip about 10 meters wide) and the sea. People? Also none \u2014 maybe one or two local fishermen far in the distance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udca7 Cleanliness:<\/strong>&nbsp;Yes, currents sometimes bring debris here. But it is not a dealbreaker and does not ruin the impression of this place at all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udee9\ufe0f The Main Show:<\/strong>\u00a0The planes. They take off and land\u00a0<strong>right over your head<\/strong>. It is an incredibly spectacular sight, especially when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/vd4IrJnWOU2\" title=\"\">the airliners come<\/a> in for landing \u2014 they fly so low you feel like you can count the rivets on the fuselage. One small catch: due to the proximity of a military zone, transponders are often turned off, so you might not see them on FlightRadar. But if you stay for a couple of hours, you are guaranteed to catch at least one or two.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 How Not to Ruin the Experience: Seasoned Advice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like everywhere, this place has its own rules. Follow them, and your visit will be perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u274c DO NOT go to the \u00absecret zone\u00bb unprepared.<\/strong>&nbsp;This is not a city beach. There is no water, no food, no shade, no restroom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2705 DO bring everything you need:<\/strong>&nbsp;plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, and ideally your own sun umbrella.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u274c DO NOT leave your belongings unattended while swimming.<\/strong>&nbsp;It is a wild spot after all \u2014 better safe than sorry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u2705 DO bring only the essentials and stay aware of your surroundings.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u274c DO NOT expect to grab a taxi at the snap of your fingers.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**\u2705 DO arrange a return trip in advance with the driver who brought you, or be ready to call a car via the Grab app (drivers from the airport arrive fairly quickly).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u274c DO NOT confuse the zones.<\/strong>&nbsp;If you want comfort, relaxation, and oysters \u2014 head to the start of the beach. If you want total wilderness and planes \u2014 go to the very end. If you want luxury and \u00aball\u2011inclusive\u00bb \u2014 the middle is for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude97 How to Get There<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest and most convenient way is by\u00a0<strong>taxi or r<a href=\"https:\/\/www.trip.com\/t\/BMHZs8sWOU2\" title=\"\">ented motorbike\/car<\/a><\/strong>. From central Nha Trang, the drive takes about\u00a0<strong>30 minutes<\/strong>. Simply set your route to\u00a0<strong>Khu Du L\u1ecbch B\u00e3i D\u00e0i<\/strong>\u00a0and follow the coastal road toward the airport. Then, pick your preferred zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-19-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-19-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-19-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-19-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-19-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/scale_1200-19.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bai Dai is an amazing place that shows just how diverse Vietnam can be. Everyone finds something of their own here. If you visit, say hi to the oysters for me and do not forget to wave at the pilots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a place to stay while exploring Nha Trang&#8217;s wilder side, <a href=\"https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/en\/2026\/04\/21\/where-to-stay-nha-trang-guide\/\" title=\"\">my&nbsp;complete area guide and budget hotels in Nha Trang<\/a>&nbsp;will help you pick the perfect base. And if you want to fill the rest of your trip with unforgettable experiences, this beach fits perfectly into <a href=\"https:\/\/vietnamwithme.com\/en\/2026\/04\/21\/9-days-nha-trang-itinerary\/\" title=\"\">my&nbsp;9\u2011day Nha Trang itinerary&nbsp;<\/a>\u2014 it is an ideal half\u2011day escape from the city buzz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 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