Love the beach but not the bustle? Just beyond Hoi An’s busier sands lie two peaceful gems. Ha My and Tan Thanh beaches offer the same clear water and soft sand with a fraction of the crowds — and both are a short, flat ride from the Ancient Town.

Tan Thanh Beach

Only about 5 kilometres east of the Old Town, Tan Thanh is a laid-back local beach with a creative, bohemian streak — driftwood cafes, art spaces and easygoing seafood shacks. It’s best known for its lively weekend fishing-village market, where you can browse local crafts and street food right by the sea. Perfect for slow mornings and sunset drinks.

Ha My Beach

A little further north, around 7 kilometres from Hoi An (and only 3.5 km past An Bang), Ha My is a long, pristine stretch of white sand in Dien Duong on the road toward Da Nang. Still wonderfully unspoiled, it’s home to a few upscale resorts but plenty of quiet, open beach for everyone. Calm, clean and uncrowded.

Why they’re worth the short ride

These beaches reward anyone with their own transport — they’re close, but just far enough from the main tourist strip to stay peaceful. A motorbike rental in Hoi An lets you hop between Tan Thanh, An Bang and Ha My in a single relaxed day. Compare them with the busier sands in our guide to An Bang and Cua Dai beaches.

For these short, flat hops, an electric scooter or bicycle from hoianit.com is ideal — quiet, easy and delivered to your hotel.

FAQ

How far are Tan Thanh and Ha My beaches from Hoi An?

Tan Thanh is about 5 km east of the Old Town, and Ha My about 7 km north toward Da Nang — both an easy 10-15 minute ride or a pleasant cycle.

Are Ha My and Tan Thanh quieter than An Bang Beach?

Yes. Both are more peaceful and less developed than An Bang, making them great for slow beach days away from the crowds.

Riding to Ha My and Tan Thanh from Hoi An

Both Ha My and Tan Thanh sit just north of Hoi An along the coastal road toward Da Nang, so the ride takes only 10 to 15 minutes on an automatic scooter. Tan Thanh is the closer of the two and has a string of laid-back cafes, while Ha My stretches further north with wider, emptier sand. Either of these Ha My and Tan Thanh beaches makes an easy half-day escape when the Old Town feels too busy.

Go in the morning for calm water and shade, and bring cash for the simple seafood shacks that line the dunes. The beaches are listed among the region’s quiet shores by Vietnam Travel, yet they stay refreshingly undeveloped. When you pick up your bike, Anh Khoa can mark the quickest route to Ha My and Tan Thanh on a free map, plus the best spots to park near 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.