The coastal resort of Nha Trang is a prime destination for backpackers and Vietnamese tourists. Known as the Riviera of the South China Sea, Nha Trang's white sandy beaches, sparkling, turquoise water, brilliant blue sky, and scattered tropical islands make for an idyllic paradise. With an abundance of marine life and thriving reefs, scuba diving is a popular daytime activity. In the evening, packed restaurants and nightclubs dominate the scene.