The bay at Front Beach is known as 'Tam Duong' or 'Rising Sun' bay, referring to its easterly orientation.
The beach serves as the primary terminal point for high-speed hydrofoil passenger ferries arriving from Ho Chi Minh City.
White Palace (Bạch Dinh), a colonial-era retreat for French Governor-Generals, overlooks the northern end of the beach.
The park surrounding the beach contains numerous statues and monuments commemorating local cultural figures.
Front Beach is positioned directly across from the Vung Tau ferry port, making it the first sight for many arrivals by water.
Front Beach (Bãi Trước) is the central coastal landmark of Vũng Tàu, situated along a crescent-shaped bay between Big Mountain and Small Mountain. The shoreline is bordered by Tran Phu Street and a well-maintained park featuring mature trees and landscaped walkways. Unlike the city's larger swimming beaches, Front Beach serves primarily as a scenic promenade and harbor area for local fishing boats. The beach features a small sandy strip that transitions into a paved esplanade used for public exercise and social gatherings. It acts as the gateway to the city’s harbor and is central to urban nightlife. The calm waters in this area are generally used for mooring rather than competitive swimming due to higher levels of vessel traffic.
From the park benches facing the ocean during sunset with the fishing boat silhouettes in the foreground.
Walk the promenade at night to see the illuminated coastline and the city's vibrant local street food scene.
Bring a light jacket if visiting in the evening, as the sea breeze can be cool.
Avoid swimming here as the water is primarily used for boat mooring and transport.
Do not attempt to swim in the central bay area due to heavy boat traffic and water quality concerns.
Modest beachwear is expected; cover up when walking through the adjacent park.
