Where to swim in Vladivostok: the best beaches

Where to swim in Vladivostok: the best beaches

Опубликовано: 25.06.2025 | Обновлено: 23.07.2025

Vladivostok in summer is a great place for a full beach holiday. From the end of June, the swimming season officially starts in the city. The warm waters of the Sea of Japan warm up to comfortable temperatures and become an ideal place to relax by the water. In the article we tell you where you can safely swim, which coves are suitable for walking and what to take with you for a comfortable day on the beach.

Comfortable recreation areas with infrastructure

For those who prefer landscaped areas with amenities, the following recreation areas near the water are suitable:

  • Prospect of the 100th anniversary of Vladivostok, 161
  • ul. Côte d'Azur, 11 (Azur Bay)
  • Makovskogo St., 184, Sanatorium "Primorye" of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
  • st. Tenth, 2, "Riviera Laguna"
  • street. Artekovsky, 10 (VDC "Ocean")
  • ul. Sadgorodskaya, 23

Date of update of information 23.07.2025

Фото: Виталий Берков

Bays for rest and walks in Vladivostok

If you want privacy, choose natural bays where you can spend time by the sea, walk, have a picnic and take beautiful pictures:

  • Bay Glass - famous for its polished sea glass "stones". This is an unusual photolocation with a view of the rocks.
  • Azur Bay - the most popular place for recreation by the sea in Vladivostok. You will find a sandy beach, a walking area and many cafes along the coast.
  • Akhlestyshev Bay - one of the most picturesque bays of the Russian island. There is a summer street cafe, flooring for walks along the sea. In the evening you can see especially beautiful sunsets.
     

п-ов Басаргина. Фото: Виталий Берков

Tips for a safe beach holiday

  • Take sunscreen, headgear and water with you.
  • It is better to come to the wild beaches with a blanket, food and spare clothes.
  • Shoes with a dense sole will come in handy on stony shores.
  • Watch the weather forecast and wave level.

If you plan to spend the whole day on the shore, come in the morning. It will be easier to find a good place and avoid the heat.

Мыс Тобизина. Фото: Александр Погорелый

The beaches of Vladivostok are a variety of format and atmosphere. If you want to relax in comfort, go to the official recreation areas. Looking for nature and solitude - choose picturesque bays on Russian Island or in the suburbs. Regardless of the route, the main thing is safety and respect for nature. Plan your trip in advance, and the summer on the shores of the Sea of Japan will be remembered for a long time

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