Tran Phu Avenue stretches for almost 7km from the north of the city to the Cau Da dock. Shaded by coconut palms and lined small outdoor bars and restaurants, it is popular with both foreigners and Vietnamese who come here to enjoy the sea breeze. The long, white sandy beach is particularly pleasant to the north of the city between Le Loi and Le Thanh Ton streets, although you will need to head further away to escape the crowds.