Surf: Cua Dai Beach has a steeper slope than China Beach and picks up more NE swell, but E is blocked by offshore islands. The large rivermouth grooms constantly changing sandbars but also brings some pretty polluted water to the less-developed beachfront. Environment: Hoi An feels like a tourist haven, with an artistic atmosphere and friendly local people. Famed for cheap tailor-made clothes and seafood, it is small enough to get around on foot, but a set of wheels will be necessary to get out to the beach.