Tran Phu, Nha Trang

When it comes to a central city beach in Vietnam, you can’t come much closer to the center of action than the beach that lines the long Tran Phu Street in Nha Trang. The city of Nha Trang itself is often referred to as the Riviera of the South China Sea – for good reason. Tran Phu is backed by a plethora of restaurants, bars, and plenty of opportunities for shopping that will keep visitors to the beach busy even when they’ve had enough of the heat. It’s popular, however, that popularity is evidenced in the cigarette butts and empty bottles that often get left on the beach. If you’re looking for somewhere in the city to lounge around on the sand that’s still near civilization, Tran Phu is a good choice.