Bai Dai - nice beach and fresh seafood

Bai Dai beach (Long beach) is 19 km from the outskirts of Nha Trang, to the south, along the relatively new road that cuts through the coastal mountains to the Cam Ranh Airport. There's a bit of fishing boat activity here, but the water is still good and clean.

Bai Dai beach is a long, beautiful stretch of sand that extends for ten kilometres or more along an arc-shaped bay. There's a long row of beach-side, seafood restaurants, of the makeshift bamboo and canopy variety, clustered at the northern end of the beach, and the rest of it is just deserted.

The restaurants provide a great place to lazy away the day in canvas lounge chairs and enjoy excellent, very fresh seafood. The restaurant owners and staff live on the beach, so they open when the first customer comes and close when the last one leaves. There's a wide band of shallow water close to the shore, which makes it a better swimming spot for some.

Bai Dai beach is one of the few spots where surfers can find waves through April. The waves generated enough power for a short or longboard. Excellent for beginners or those looking for adventure besides scuba diving. Locals claim it gets much bigger during winter months.