The Ancient Town gets the headlines, but An Bang Beach Hoi An proves this is a beach town too. Just a few kilometres from the lanterns, An Bang Beach and Cua Dai Beach offer soft sand, warm sea and a string of easy-going beach bars — and both are a short, scenic ride away.

An Bang Beach Hoi An

About 4 kilometres from the Old Town, An Bang is the most popular and easiest beach to reach. Expect a broad sweep of clean sand, gentle water and a friendly line-up of restaurants, cafes and homestays catering to international visitors. It’s the perfect spot for a sunrise swim, a long lazy lunch or sundowners by the sea.

Cua Dai Beach

A touch further out at around 4.5 kilometres, Cua Dai is quieter and more spacious. Some stretches have seen erosion in recent years, but it remains scenic and peaceful, with resort bars and umbrella rentals. If you want room to breathe away from the busier social scene, Cua Dai is your beach.

How to get there

The roads to both beaches are flat, paved and suitable for every kind of traveller — the scenic Hai Ba Trung Street links the town straight to the sand. The most flexible way to go is on your own wheels: a motorbike rental in Hoi An means you can catch sunrise at An Bang, head back for breakfast, and return for sunset whenever you like.

Beach days are also tailor-made for going green. An electric scooter or bicycle from hoianit.com handles the short, flat ride beautifully — and parking is a breeze.

Beach-day tips

Go early or late to dodge the midday heat, bring cash for sun-loungers and drinks, watch for occasional strong currents, and keep your valuables with you. A light cover-up and plenty of water make the ride home comfortable.

FAQ

How far is An Bang Beach from Hoi An Ancient Town?

About 4 kilometres — roughly a 10-minute ride by motorbike or a 15–20 minute cycle along flat, paved roads.

Which is better, An Bang or Cua Dai Beach?

An Bang is livelier with more cafes and the easiest access; Cua Dai is quieter and more spacious. Many visitors ride to both in a single day.

Riding to An Bang Beach Hoi An

Getting to An Bang Beach Hoi An is half the fun. The flat, palm-lined road from the Old Town takes only ten minutes by scooter, winding past rice paddies and little cafes. Park easily near the beach entrance, rent a sun lounger from one of the friendly bars, and you have a full day of swimming and seafood ahead. Cua Dai, just along the coast, is quieter and good for a sunset stroll once the main beach winds down.

Swim between the flags, watch for the afternoon breeze that picks up the surf, and bring a little cash for drinks and parking. For wider travel ideas around central Vietnam, the official guide at Vietnam.travel is worth a look. To plan the easiest ride, see our Hoi An motorbike route guide.

Ready for a beach day? We deliver a fresh, fully checked scooter to your hotel with helmets and a free map, so the ride to An Bang Beach Hoi An is as relaxed as the afternoon you’ll spend on the sand.

Explore Hoi An your way

Ready to explore Hoi An on your own terms? Rent a motorbike, electric scooter, electric bike or bicycle at hoianit.com — free delivery to your hotel and 24/7 support!

Part of our complete guide: Motorbike Rental in Hoi An — The Complete 2026 Guide.