This 4km-long beach is by far Sihanoukville’s most popular. The rocky strip at the northwestern end is known as Serendipity Beach , which has a few resort bar-restaurants where waves lap a few metres from the tables, providing a romantic backdrop. Turning left from the pier, a string of beach-bars rim the white sand. During the day this area is busy with vendors, beggars and nuisances such as jet skis. Escape the mayhem by walking to the southern section of the beach.
Occheuteal can get packed, especially at weekends when local families arrive for some beach time. It's also far from clean, particularly along the beach-bar section; note the rivulets of waste water that flow from the shacks into the surf. The southern section of the beach is ultimately slated to become another exclusive Sokha resort, but is for now pretty empty.
