Okgye Beach, Gangneung
Swimming beach · Data as of
Okgye Beach in Gangneung has a wide sandy beach and an old pine forest and is a designated tourist site. It was designated on April 10, 1982, and the pines are 30 to over 40 years old. It is on Geumjin-solbat-gil in Okgye-myeon, and the water is said to be relatively warm thanks to a stream flowing into the sea from nearby Seokbyeongsan Mountain. The beach can hold up to about 20,000 people in summer, and the Gangwon-do Women’s Training Center stands in the forest of large pines. During the swimming season, it is open from 6:00 to midnight. For inquiries, call the Okgye-myeon Office at +82-33-660-3627.
- Location
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 옥계면 금진솔밭길 104-32
- Opening hours
- During the swimming season, 6:00 to midnight
- Admission
- Check on site
- Contact
- Okgye-myeon Office, +82-33-660-3627
- Restrooms
- Available
Official information page (Korean)
What is Okgye Beach?
Short answer: A beach on Geumjin-solbat-gil in Okgye-myeon, designated a tourist site on April 10, 1982.
It has a clean, wide sandy beach and a pine forest with trees 30 to over 40 years old. Official information notes that the water is relatively warm because of a stream flowing into the sea from nearby Seokbyeongsan Mountain.
What are the opening hours and admission fee?
Short answer: No admission fee is listed in official data, so check on site. During the swimming season it is open from 6:00 to midnight.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 강원특별자치도 강릉시 옥계면 금진솔밭길 104-32 |
| Opening hours | During the swimming season, 6:00 to midnight |
| Admission | Check on site |
| Contact | Okgye-myeon Office, +82-33-660-3627 |
| Restrooms | Available |
The hours apply to the swimming season, so check on site at other times of year. Camping is allowed only in permitted areas; for the campsite office, call +82-33-534-0810. For the Okgye-myeon Office, call +82-33-660-3627.
What should I see at Okgye Beach?
Short answer: Walk the sand and the pine forest, and visit Okgye Port right next to it.
Okgye Port, next to the beach, is known for its strong waves and described as a beautiful place to see the winter sea. A pine forest has been planted beside the beach, and in the permitted areas you can camp and enjoy the stars and the sound of the waves.
Okgye Port was licensed as a cement shipping port under the Okgye urban planning project, and the Gangneung Okgye Industrial Complex was built next to it. The complex is described as handling a large share of the cement industry in Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province.
Where can I stay near Okgye Beach?
Short answer: The closest is 썬옥 호텔 (hotel), about 9 min walk. These are the 2 closest stays within 1 km.
Distances are straight-line distances, so the actual route may be longer; walking times assume 80 m per minute. Select a stay to open its page (in Korean) with check-in times and nearby restaurants and cafés. Property names are shown as officially registered in Korean.
Where can I eat or get coffee near Okgye Beach?
Short answer: 1 restaurant between 815 m, listed from the closest.
| Restaurant | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 썬옥 베이커리카페 | Café | 815 m | About 10 min walk |
Select a name to open its page on our restaurant or café guide (in Korean). The small dots on the map also show nearby places that are not in the tables.
See it on the map
The large purple pin is Okgye Beach. Tap a pin to see its name and distance.
Who is Okgye Beach good for?
- Anyone looking for a wide beach with a pine forest
- Those looking into camping in permitted areas
- Anyone who wants to see the winter sea at Okgye Port
Check before you go
- The hours apply to the swimming season, so check at other times
- Camp only in permitted areas
Checklist
- Check the hours for the time of year you visit
- If camping, contact the campsite office
- Pick nearby restaurants and cafés on the map in advance
Photos of Okgye Beach
Frequently asked questions
How much is admission to Okgye Beach?
No admission fee is listed in official documents, so find out on site before you go.
Until what time is Okgye Beach open?
During the swimming season, from 6:00 to midnight.
What is next to Okgye Beach?
Okgye Port, known for its strong waves, with the Gangneung Okgye Industrial Complex beside the port. In the pine forest next to the beach, you can camp in permitted areas.
When was Okgye Beach designated a tourist site?
It was designated a tourist site on April 10, 1982.
Where is the closest place to stay near Okgye Beach?
Hotel 썬옥 호텔 is the closest (about 9 min walk). Its page, in Korean, shows the check-in time and nearby restaurants and cafés.
Things to do in Gangneung
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Sources
- Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI, Korean-language tourist information (attraction details) · Korea Tourism Organization · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
- Official information page · Operator · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
Fees, hours and closing days can change. Please check with the site before you visit.