Quieter and more off the beaten path than its neighbor of Nha Trang, the hidden gem of Cam Ranh features a landscape of white sands, turquoise waters and lush forests. Relax on pristine Bai Dai Beach and then extend the serenity at Tu Van Pagoda, a unique temple built from seashells and coral. For lunch, check out the local fish market where eateries prepare banh mi and other dishes with the fresh catch of the day. Just north of Cam Ranh stands Nha Trang, one of Vietnam’s most popular seaside resorts boasting hot springs, mud baths and palm-fringed beaches as well as the striking temples of Po Nagar Cham Towers and the enormous white Buddha of Long Son Pagoda.