Koh Rong’s beaches range from the busy strip in front of Koh Touch village to genuinely untouched stretches reachable only by boat or a jungle trail hike.
Koh Touch Beach
The main beach fronting the village, Koh Touch is convenient but the busiest and least scenic of the island’s options — bars, restaurants, and boat traffic dominate rather than open sand. It’s the natural default if you’re staying centrally, but not the beach to head to if photos are the priority.
Long Beach (Sok San Beach)
Long Beach is Koh Rong’s headline attraction — several kilometers of pale, fine sand with minimal development compared to Koh Touch. Reaching it requires a short boat transfer or a longer walk along the coast, and it rewards the effort with some of the best beach scenery in the country.
Police Beach
A smaller, quieter cove near Koh Touch, Police Beach offers a middle ground — closer and more convenient than Long Beach, calmer than the main village beach, without requiring a dedicated boat trip.
Coconut Beach
Coconut Beach sits further along the coast and sees noticeably fewer visitors than the more established spots, making it a good pick if you want a genuinely quiet stretch of sand without the full journey out to Long Beach.
How to reach each beach
Water taxis run between the main beaches for a few dollars per trip, while some are also connected by jungle trails for travelers who prefer walking. See our how to get around Koh Rong guide for specifics.
Best beach for swimming
Long Beach and Coconut Beach both offer calmer, more swimmable water than the boat-traffic-heavy area directly in front of Koh Touch village, which is better suited to sitting at a beach bar than actually swimming.
Best beach for sunset
Long Beach’s west-facing orientation makes it the standout sunset spot on the island, with several beach bars set up specifically to take advantage of the view.
Choosing a beach to base your stay around
Where you choose to stay matters as much as which beach you visit for a day trip — see our where to stay on Koh Rong guide for accommodation by beach.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best beach on Koh Rong?
Long Beach is generally considered the most scenic, with several kilometers of largely undeveloped white sand — though Koh Touch remains the most convenient if you want beach access right outside your accommodation.
Do I need a boat to reach Long Beach?
A short boat transfer is the easiest way, though it’s also reachable by a longer coastal walk for those who prefer to hike rather than pay for a water taxi.
Are Koh Rong’s beaches good for swimming?
Yes, particularly Long Beach and Coconut Beach, which see less boat traffic than the water directly in front of Koh Touch village.
Beach cleanliness and conditions
Koh Touch’s beach can accumulate litter given the volume of boat and bar traffic, while the more remote beaches like Long Beach and Coconut Beach stay noticeably cleaner thanks to lower footfall. Some cleanup initiatives operate periodically on the busier stretches, but don’t expect resort-level grooming anywhere on the island.
Beach bars and facilities by location
Long Beach has a handful of beach bars and simple restaurants spread along its length, enough for a full day without needing to return to Koh Touch. Coconut Beach and Police Beach have far fewer facilities — bring water and snacks if you’re spending a full day at either.
Timing your beach visits around the tide
Some of Koh Rong’s beaches, particularly around the rockier sections near Police Beach, are more pleasant at higher tide when more of the shoreline is submerged and swimmable. Checking a tide chart or asking locally before planning a full beach day avoids arriving at low tide with a rockier, less swimmable shoreline.
Photography and quiet-time tips
Early morning is the best time to photograph Long Beach without other visitors in frame, since day-trip boats and other travelers tend to arrive from mid-morning onward. The same applies if you’re simply looking for a quiet stretch of sand to yourself before the day gets busier.
Snorkeling directly from the beach
Some sections near Police Beach and parts of Long Beach offer decent snorkeling directly from shore without needing a boat trip, though the best reef sites still require a proper snorkel or dive excursion — see our Koh Rong diving and snorkeling guide for those options.
Comparing to Koh Rong Samloem’s beaches
If none of Koh Rong’s beaches quite match what you’re after, it’s worth knowing Koh Rong Samloem offers an even quieter alternative — see our Koh Rong Samloem guide for how its beaches compare.
The bottom line on choosing a beach
For most first-time visitors, splitting time between Koh Touch for convenience and food, and Long Beach for the actual beach experience, covers the best of what the island offers without needing to explore every cove. Coconut Beach and Police Beach are worth adding if you have more than a couple of days.
Whichever beaches make your list, pack light for the day — most of Koh Rong’s beaches beyond Koh Touch have minimal shade and limited facilities, so a hat, plenty of water, and reef-safe sunscreen matter more here than they might on a more developed beach elsewhere.
A quick note on marine life
Sea urchins are present in shallower rocky sections near a few of these beaches, so water shoes are worth packing if you plan to wade in from anywhere other than the main sandy stretches of Koh Touch or Long Beach.
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