Long Hai Beach in Vung Tau, Vietnam

Long Hai Beach is a quiet coastal destination northeast of central Vung Tau, combining a fishing-village atmosphere with a long sandy shore, casuarina trees and nearby rocky stretches. Current Vung Tau tourism guidance continues to promote it as an easy escape from the busier Vung Tau peninsula, with gentle waves, family swimming areas, local seafood and convenient access to Dinh Co and Nuoc Ngot Pass. It is not as urbanized as Back Beach, but it has enough hotels, restaurants and local services to support an uncomplicated day trip or overnight stay.

The modern administrative address can look confusing. In 2025, Long Hai town, Phuoc Tinh and Phuoc Hung were merged into the new Long Hai commune within expanded Ho Chi Minh City. Vung Tau tourism material still uses Long Hai as the destination name and places it about 20–25 kilometres northeast of central Vung Tau. Travel S Helper therefore routes the beach under the Vung Tau hub while preserving Long Hai as the local place name travelers will actually see on maps and accommodation searches.

Current official tourism material describes roughly three kilometres of fine sand, clear water and a generally gentle slope. The beach is framed by casuarina and coastal vegetation, while rocky sections closer to Minh Dam and Nuoc Ngot Pass add visual variety. The main sandy swimming areas near Dinh Co and the central village are easier for families than rougher rocky shoreline. The official guide says lifeguard teams operate at the main beaches on weekends and holidays, which is useful but should not be generalized into continuous supervision every day.

There is no single general admission gate. The beach is public shoreline, while resorts, chair rentals, parking, restaurants and managed camping services can charge separately. Current tourism guidance notes rental services and organized camping support in parts of Long Hai, but those prices and providers change. Travelers who want only a swim and walk can visit without buying a resort package.

Early morning is particularly attractive. The fishing village begins work early, seafood reaches the local market and sunrise is visible from the coast. Late afternoon is also popular for sunset light and cooler temperatures. Midday can be hot, and visitors should use sun protection even when sea breeze makes conditions feel mild. Current tourism guidance identifies both sunrise and sunset as photogenic times.

Swimming is generally approachable in the main sandy sections, but conditions still change with weather and tides. Use the supervised areas when lifeguards are present, follow flags, and keep children close. The rocky parts near the ends of the beach are better for photography than for casual bathing. Camping should be set well back from the high-tide line, and groups should clean up completely after using public sand.

Long Hai is well positioned for a broader coastal outing. Nuoc Ngot Pass links Long Hai toward Phuoc Hai, and the route is widely promoted for sea-and-mountain views. Dinh Co provides a local spiritual and cultural stop close to the beach. Phuoc Hai’s fishing village and seafood can be added on the same trip. These combinations make Long Hai more interesting than simply driving out for one swim and returning immediately.

A typical beach visit lasts two to four hours; a full day works well when adding Dinh Co, seafood and the coastal road. Current Vung Tau guidance places Long Hai around 30–40 minutes by road from central Vung Tau depending on route and traffic. Taxi, ride-hailing, private car or motorbike are practical. Public buses connect Vung Tau with Long Hai, but visitors should check live route details before relying on an older number or timetable.

Accessibility is variable. Central beach and resort zones have easier road access than wild stretches, but no universal beach wheelchair system was verified. Sand remains a barrier even when the promenade or road is level. Travelers requiring step-free beach facilities should choose a managed property or established access point.

Current 2026 visitor activity confirms that Long Hai remains an active beach destination, while hotel reviews show a functioning accommodation market immediately beside the coast. Opinions about litter and water clarity vary by day and section, which is typical of a public working shoreline. The safest expectation is a quieter local beach with fishing-village character rather than an isolated pristine island shore.

Long Hai’s tourism identity also rests on culture and food rather than the beach alone. The Dinh Co area, morning fishing activity and seafood market give visitors reasons to stay after swimming. An early start is especially valuable because the village is most active in the morning, while the beach becomes a calmer place for walking and photography later in the day.

Long Hai Beach is therefore best for travelers who want a calmer Vung Tau-area coast, easy seafood access and the option to combine sea, village and mountain-road scenery. Use the Vung Tau hub for planning, but search “Long Hai” locally for accommodation, transport and beach access.