The way to approach the nightlife scene in Nha Trang is to start the night early at the bars located in the center of the city and then to move out to the coastal locations as the night goes on.  This is because the bars in downtown usually only stay open until about midnight, even on weekends while the coastal locations such as the Nha Trang Sailing Club stay open much later.  The bars open latest are those which are located on Biet Thu Street, which makes sense since this is the location of many of the hostels where travelers stay and these are the people most likely to be found within the walls of the late night bars.

In addition to the Nha Trang Sailing Club, the bars usually favored by travelers are Crazy Kim’s, Guava, Jack’s and Why Not.  Crazy Kim’s is interesting because it offers a Mexican flavor amidst the Vietnamese culture.  The favorite thing to do there, besides drink, is to lie in one of the hammocks dotting the outdoor bar area.  Although Kim’s also offers pool tables, pool sharks usually find that Guava is more for them.  For a more laidback environment, the Coconut Tree is a good option, offering live jazz music and several drink specials.