Overview
One of the closest beaches to Sihanoukville town, Independence Beach stretches in front of the 1960s-era Independence Hotel. Its 1.5 km of soft sand, calm waves, and palm-shaded hammocks make it inviting. Less glamorous than Otres or Koh Rong but very accessible — great for short trips — with cheap fresh seafood at beach stalls. Free admission. About 10 minutes by tuk-tuk from town.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Travel Tips
The Independence Hotel is itself a Cambodian modernist masterpiece — walk by while you're here. Sunset is especially lovely.
Hotels near Independence Beach
Hotels and guesthouses in Sihanoukville, Sihanoukville
Other attractions in Sihanoukville
Otres Beach
Sihanoukville's best beach - a quiet, pristine stretch of white sand.
Koh Rong
A hidden-gem Cambodian island of crystal-clear seas and lush tropical jungle.
Ream National Park
A nature park where you can experience mangrove forests and coastal ecosystems.
Koh Rong Samloem
Quieter and more pristine than Koh Rong — a Cambodian paradise island.
Wat Leu (Upper Pagoda)
A gilded Buddhist temple on a hill overlooking Sihanoukville.
Serendipity Beach
Sihanoukville's main beach and the launch point for island ferries.
Koh Tas Diving Site
A diving and snorkeling spot near Sihanoukville with rich coral and tropical fish.