Hajodae Beach (하조대해수욕장)

Explanation

Hajodae Beach, located in Yangyang-gun, is famous for the beautiful scenery of the deep blue ocean, soft sandy shore, a nearby lighthouse, and unique rock formations and stony islets. The beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, at an average x_width of 100 meters, and a coastal incline of 1.5 meters. Gwangjeongcheon and Sanguncheon Streams run into the ocean near the beach, creating slightly warmer waters than other areas along the eastern coast. During the summer season, visitors can pay to pitch a tent on the beach or in the pine forest campground. The beach is complete with a parking lot, shower booth, drinking fountain, and restroom among other amenities. The beach is open for swimming between July and August, and is the venue for many festivals and events throughout the year. Hajodae Pavilion, one of the Eight Scenic Sights of Yangyang, and a skywalk observatory are located nearby.

Inquiry

+82-33-672-2346

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Information Use

Experience Guide : Swimming

Contact and Information : +82-33-672-2346

Parking facilities : Available

Hours : Open 24 hr

More information

Areas Open to the Public
[Hajodae Trail] April-October 06:00-22:00 / November-March 07:00-18:00

Film Locations
Drama - "The World of the Married (2020)"

Parking Fees
Free

Restrooms
Available

Admission Fees
Free

Available Facilities
Hajodae Pavilion

Location

35 Hajodaehaean-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Directions

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