Back Beach

Back Beach (Bai Sau) is the largest and most popular beach in Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City, stretching about 8 kilometers along the southeastern coast of the Vung Tau Peninsula from Nghinh Phong Cape. Known for its wide sandy shoreline, gentle slope and relatively calm waves, it is lined with Thuy Van Street, hotels, restaurants and parks. The beach is a central recreational area for swimming, walking and seaside leisure for residents and visitors.

Visitors can expect a long, wide sandy beach facing the East Sea with open views, palm-lined promenade along Thuy Van Street, and shallow water with gentle waves suitable for wading and swimming in calm conditions. The beachfront is developed with hotels, seafood restaurants, cafes, public squares and parks. Areas are available for sunbathing, strolling, photography and beach games, with sun loungers and umbrellas for rent and views toward Nghinh Phong Cape and Hon Ba Island at low tide.

Developed as a seaside resort area during the French colonial period and expanded after 1975 as Vung Tau grew into a major coastal tourism and oil-industry city, with Thuy Van Street and Bai Sau Park developed as key public beach infrastructure.

Serves as the main public beach and recreational space for Vung Tau residents and domestic tourists, hosting seasonal festivals, beach activities and community gatherings along the city's southeastern coastline.