Haeundae Beach
해운대해수욕장
It works as a coastal walk year-round, while swimming facilities and safety controls are seasonal and should be checked separately.
Language
Place information
- Korean name
- 해운대해수욕장
- Address
- 264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Hours notes
- The beach itself has no opening or closing time. Bathing does: outside the swimming season - which the district defines by its complement, 1 September to 31 May - entering the water is prohibited from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. Those bounds move with the sun rather than the clock, so they are held here rather than as hours rules. The district's front page also carries a live "bathing possible" indicator for Haeundae and Songjeong, which is the closest thing to a timetable this beach publishes.
- Admission
- Free
- Length
- 1.5 km
Nearby
Haeundae Gunam-ro
The main street running straight down to Haeundae Beach, cafés and restaurants along both sides and crowded after dark.
Buda Myeonok
A Pyongyang-style naengmyeon house whose broth is built by simmering and cooling the beef shank and the vegetables in separate pots.
Geumsu Bokguk Haeundae Main Branch
The oldest bokguk house in Haeundae, serving pufferfish soup either clear (지리) or in a chilli broth (탕), around the clock.
Haeundae Amso Galbijip
A cow-rib house founded in 1964 and now in its second generation; the marinade is what made its name.
Frequently asked questions
Is Haeundae Beach free?
Yes. It is a public beach with no admission and no closing hour. Seasonal facilities and rentals have their own charges.
When can you swim at Haeundae?
During the official season set by Haeundae-gu each year, when lifeguards and marked zones are in place. The dates change annually, so check the district's own information rather than a past schedule.
Is it worth visiting in winter?
Yes, as a walk rather than a swim. The sand and promenade are open all year; only the supervised swimming operation is seasonal.
What else is within walking distance?
Dongbaekseom island at the western end, Busan Aquarium on the sand, and the Busan X the SKY observatory in the LCT tower at the eastern end.
How do I get there?
Haeundae Station on Busan Metro Line 2, a short walk from the beach. The address is 264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu.
Stories about this place
- Busan Itinerary for 2 or 3 Days: Old City, Coast, and a Mountain Temple
A first-timer's route through Busan. One day for the old city in the west, one for the beaches in the east, and a third that runs from a mountain temple in the north down to the southern headland. Split east and west so you never cross the city twice in a day.
- Eight Places to Visit in Busan, in the Order the Day Opens Them
Eight places in Busan set out in the order they open, with what you see at each and whether it charges. Haedong Yonggungsa opens at 04:30 and Bupyeong Kkangtong Night Market closes at midnight, and in between the eight barely overlap.
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