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kids playing on a beach with orange star fishes.

Hidden gem for kids in Vietnam, a starfish beach.

Tucked away in Phú Quốc Island in Vietnam, the Starfish Beach is a peaceful stretch of white sand where vivid orange starfish live. With calm, crystal-clear water and local floating restaurants built on stilts, this lesser-known kid-friendly spot offers a quiet escape from the island’s busier tourist areas.

What Makes Starfish Beach So Special?

What makes this kid-friendly beach truly unique, is the abundance of bright orange starfish, naturally scattered across the clear, shallow waters. Kids can interact with them in their natural habitat. Don’t forget! Respect the animals when traveling by using best practices. Combined that with the soft white sand and you feel like you hit the jack pot for family pictures too.

Phú Quốc Vietnam beach with starfish in the water.

Why Parents Love Coming Back?

The lack of waves makes it especially safe for children and relaxing for adults. It’s a place to slow down, unplug, and connect with nature in a uncrowded environment. Parents also love the fact that you can relax on sun beds while sipping a dink and eat a local meal at one of the restaurants on the water.

Know before you go

  • The beach is best on sunny mornings, when the starfish are most visible.
  • As a protected marine environment, visitors are reminded not to touch or lift the starfish.
  • You will can take a boat ride (about 10 USD) to head to the beach and can park your car at the pier. Be prepared to negotiate.
  • There is a bar onsite with small snack foods.
Phú Quốc star fish beach with sunbed and umbrellas.

Itinerary Idea For With Kids

Here is an idea of itinerary for a day trip to Phú Quốc Island with kids:

  • Morning: Head of the the Starfish beach.
  • Lunch: Grab lunch on a restaurant on tilt in the water near the beach.
  • Afternoon: Visit the local honey bee farm in Kien Giang.
  • Snack time: Grab a coconut smoothie at one of the local food stand.
  • Night: End your day with a short walk through Dương Đông Night Market, where you can browse local crafts and street food to cap off your island adventure.

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FAQ

When is the best time to visit the starfish beach

The best time of the day is the morning since the starfishes move in the water in the afternoon. Parents recommend to avoid the spring season since the beach tends to be dirtier after raining season, the best time is winter months from December to February.

How do you get there?

You can either walk from the car park ( about 10 min but the road is a bit rough and you need to know where you are going) or hire a boat for a round trip from the pier (it will cost you about 150.000 VND/ pers).

How much does it cost?

The beach is FREE. The umbrella and seats on the beach can be rented for about $2 USD.

Is the beach ADA-accessible?

No. The boat ride is not suited to accommodate wheelchairs and the road that leads to the beach is not adapted for wheels either.

Can I bring a stroller?

Strollers are not recommended since both the road and the boat ride would make it difficult to maneuver the stroller.

Are there bathrooms?

There are no bathrooms so come prepared!

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