Best scenic beaches in Malaysia, 2026
25 scenic beaches in Malaysia that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to scenic travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Air Papan Beach
Mersing, Malaysia
Core mainland Mersing beach
2OBI 7.5+
Badaraq Beach
Kudat, Malaysia
Low-profile beach
3OBI 7.5+
Bagan Lalang Beach
Sungai Pelek, Malaysia
Popular beach
4OBI 7.5+
Bak Bak Beach
Kudat, Malaysia
Local beach
Balok Beach
Kuantan, Malaysia
Surf-friendly spot
6OBI 7.5+
Batu Burok Beach
Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Main urban beach
7OBI 7.5+
Batu Ferringhi Beach
Batu Ferringhi, Malaysia
Main Penang beach
8OBI 7.5+
Bavang Jamal Beach
Kudat, Malaysia
Hidden gem
9OBI 7.5+
Blue Lagoon Beach
Port Dickson, Malaysia
Cove beach
10OBI 7.5+
Chendor Beach
Chendor, Malaysia
Cherating extension
11OBI 7.5+
Cherating Beach
Cherating, Malaysia
Classic Pahang beach
Coral Bay Beach
Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia
Quiet alternative
Coral Beach
Pangkor, Malaysia
Top Pangkor beach
14OBI 7.5+
Dalit Beach
Tuaran, Malaysia
Tuaran flagship
15OBI 7.5+
Desaru Beach
Bandar Penawar, Malaysia
Johor’s clearest mainstream east-coast beach
16OBI 7.5+
Fort Supai Beach
Kuala Linggi, Malaysia
Offbeat beach
Gertak Sanggul Beach
Teluk Kumbar, Malaysia
Southwest beach
18OBI 7.5+
Juara Beach
Pulau Tioman, Malaysia
Top Tioman beach
Kapas Island Beach
Pulau Kapas, Malaysia
Popular island beach
Karakit Beach
Banggi Island, Malaysia
Remote island beach
21OBI 7.5+
Karambunai Beach
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Resort beach
Kelambu Beach
Kudat, Malaysia
Top Kudat beach
Kelulut Beach
Marang, Malaysia
Marang beach
Kemasik Beach
Kemasik, Malaysia
Kemaman beach
25OBI 7.5+
Kerachut Beach
Teluk Bahang, Malaysia
National park beach