Sihanoukville town sits in the center of a small peninsula that just into the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Several beaches of fine pearl-white sand line the shore around the peninsula, all easily accessible from the town, each separated from the other as much by character as the rocky headlands between. The main beaches are lined with thatch roofed seafood shacks and bars offering cold drinks, umbrellas and chairs, BBQ, evening parties and water sports. Ochhouteal and Serendipity Beaches are the most popular and the busiest with plenty of nearby hotels, guesthouses, bars and restaurants. On the other side of town, Independence and Victory beaches are also popular, both offering smaller crowds and a somewhat more tranquil atmosphere. Otres Beach is similar to Ochheuteal but less touristed and more relaxed.
