Cambodia is popular with travelers who want to explore temples, particularly Angkor Wat, learn about the killing fields, and more. There is more to see in Cambodia that is not all about ancient ruins and history but the country does offer many beautiful beaches that are surrounded by beautiful scenery and clear water.
Cambodia has over 440 km of coastline with the Gulf of Thailand and is mainly in Sihanoukville, Kampot, and Kep. The beaches in Cambodia do vary from beach to beach with some being very busy and developed while others can be remote. A lot of these beaches are good places for safe swimming and snorkeling.
In this post, we will go through the best beaches in Cambodia So let’s get started!
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Does Cambodia Have Beaches?
Yes, Cambodia has some of the nicest beaches in the world. It is true that many beach lovers often overlook Cambodia as a beach destination and prefer to go to Thailand instead.
However, things are changing and tourists have realized that Cambodia has some beautiful beaches worth visiting.
Best Beaches In Cambodia
You will find that Cambodian beaches are in 3 main areas which are Sihanoukville, Kampot, and Kep. And on the islands of Koh Rong. You should remember that the beaches in Cambodia do vary from beach to beach with some being very busy and developed while others can be fairly remote.
Here are some of the best beaches in Cambodia that are worth a visit.
See Otres Beach In Sihanoukville
When you visit Sihanoukville, you will realize that Sihanoukville is a popular place for parties. Party lovers from all over the world that visit Sihanoukville do enjoy the Sihanoukville nightlife. Sihanoukville offers more than just partying, but is home to some beautiful beaches.
Just a few meters away from the main street in Sihanoukville, you will find Otres Beach. Otres beach is 2 km in length of the white sand beach. Otres beach is relatively quieter than other beaches in Sihanoukville.
You will be able to find beach resorts along the beach, and there are plenty of restaurants and bars alongside the beach.
Explore Long Beach On Koh Rong Island
One of the popular islands in Sihanoukville is Koh Rong. Koh Rong is an island just off Sihanoukville. Koh Rong has many different beaches but one of the popular ones is Soh San Beach. Sok San Beach is also known as Long Beach.
Koh Rong Island is beautiful but is a relatively quiet island that has a very beautiful beach where you can enjoy the beautiful beach scenery. This 7 km long beach has a small fishing village.
Also, people visit Long Beach to enjoy other beach activities like swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and so on. It is worth mentioning that kayaking is a great activity that gives you an opportunity to see the general area of long beach.
Relax On Koh Poh Beach
Situated off the coast of Sihanoukville, Koh Poh Beach is one of the best beaches in Cambodia. Koh Poh beach attracts visitors from around the world. Koh Poh beach is a quiet beach that is surrounded by a beautiful jungle that you can explore.
There is plenty of seafood restaurants that serve all types of seafood that you can enjoy. Remember, when you visit Koh Poh Beach at Sihanoukville, you have to watch your belonging. A Group of monkeys often steal your wallet and other personal possessions.
The Main Beach On Koh Tonsay Island
Another popular beach in Cambodia is the main beach of Koh Tonsay Island. If you want to go to this beach, you need to go to Kep. From Kep, you need to ride a boat for about 25 minutes.
Lucky, Koh Tonsay is an easy Island to get to. Koh Tonsay Island offers beautiful beaches with many tourist amenities like hotels, restaurants, and so on. Also, the sand on Koh Tonsay Island is rather yellow than white.
Explore Serendipity Beach
This is another beach in Sihanoukville and is called Serendipity Beach. Located near Sihanoukville is a rocky beach that offers gorgeous beach scenery for visitors to enjoy.
Serendipity beach does not have any white sand but it has two miles of golden sand color that adds to the beauty of the beach.
Just off the main road of Serendipity beach, you will find a number of amenities like bars, and restaurants, and you can also find a golf course.
Visit Sokha Beach
Sokha Beach is a privately owned beach, that is open to the public. However, to enjoy the beauty of Sokha beach, you have to pay for a ticket.
Sokha beach is a beautiful and clean beach where you can enjoy many fun beach activities like swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and so on.
And Sokha beach also offers a beautiful resort where you can stay and enjoy a nice and warm resort located close to the beach.
Visit Lazy Beach
Another popular island is Koh Rong Samloen. To reach this Island, you need to ride a boat from Sihanoukville. The lazy beach is situated on Koh Rong Samloen island.
There are many bungalows along Lazy Beach that overlook the beautiful blue water. Lazy Beach offers gorgeous white sand with lush green jungle on the end of the beach.
So if you are looking for a calm and quiet beach, Lazy Beach is the right option. There are also bars and restaurants along the beach that offer a good range of food.
Explore Victoria Beach
Again, in Sihanoukville and there is Vitoria beach. This is a popular beach. This particular beach has gorgeous white sand with many palm trees alongside the beach.
If you want to enjoy it, you can sit on the sea and enjoy the beauty of Victoria beach with Sihanoukville port in the background.
You will be able to see boats coming into the port while other boats are leaving the port constantly.
USEFUL TRAVEL RESOURCES
Book Accommodation
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Booking Flight
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Booking Transportation & Things To Do
Rome2rio and 12Go are useful to plan how to get anywhere by searching train, bus, car, and ferry routes. Especially useful in countries like Vietnam or Thailand. While Klook is great for exploring things to do in each place.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is cheap and more than likely you will never need to use it but you will have peace of mind if something does happen, you are covered in case of an emergency. World Nomads have great customer service and competitive prices.
Check out our resource page for the best companies to use when you travel.
Wrapping Up
Finally, Cambodia is blessed with over 440 km of coastline. Cambodia has a good range of beaches that are found mainly in Sihanoukville, Kampot, and Kep. With resorts, restaurants, bars, and more to keep you busy. Remember that beaches in Cambodia do vary from beach to beach with some being very busy and developed while others are remote and not developed.
And that’s it for now! I’d love to know if this guide on the best beaches in Cambodia has helped you. Let me know if you have any questions and let me know if there are any more beaches that you think should be added to the list.
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