Starfish Beach in Vietnam is like nature’s version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with hundreds of bright-colored starfish surrounding every step.
Located near Rach Vem on the north of the island of Phu Quoc, Starfish Beach is home to thousands of starfish living in knee-deep water. A few hours here is truly an amazing experience.
Like a tribute to the night sky, the beach has bright colored starfish of all shapes that cling to the ocean floor. The only difference is the opportunity you have to walk amongst the stars.
During low tide, the water here stays shallow for a few hundred meters. The further you walk out, the more starfish appear. Beware of where you step though, as these are living creatures in their natural habitat.
The beach itself is a well-hidden gem, away from the majority of most tourist areas and difficult to find without a map. However, there is a small fishing village nearby, so it doesn’t feel completely isolated.
There are usually a few restaurants and snack shops open in the area. However, if you plan to spend the day lounging in the sun, I suggest bringing water and food. Some sunscreen won’t hurt either.
THE AFTERNOON SKY AT STARFISH BEACH
While the best time to visit Starfish Beach (map) is on a clear day at low tide, the sunsets here are magnificent too. Phu Quoc tends to get beautiful orange and purple skies as the sun starts to go down. Adding to the beauty is the outline of Cambodia, which is visible off in the distance.
If you are looking to get away from some of the more crowded beaches of Phu Quoc, or just looking to float in water full of orange starfish, this is a must.
Once Again: Make sure not to step on or harm the starfish here. They are living creatures (even if they don’t move much).
