Sacheon Beach, Gangneung
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Sacheon Beach in Gangneung is a swimming beach open at all times with no admission fee, a quiet beach with 300 m of sand and a wide coastal pine forest. It lies between Gyeongpodae Beach and Yeongok Beach, opened on July 1, 1975, and borders Gyeongpo Provincial Park. Official information describes the color of the sea here as emerald, and notes that its calm waves and clear water draw scuba divers, anglers and families. There is also an auto-camping site. For inquiries, call +82-33-660-3658.
- Location
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 사천면 해안로 877
- Opening hours
- Always open
- Closed
- Open all year
- Admission
- Free
- Contact
- +82-33-660-3658
- Restrooms
- Available
Official information page (Korean)
What is Sacheon Beach?
Short answer: A quiet 300 m beach between Gyeongpo Beach and Yeongok Beach.
It opened on July 1, 1975, and covers 18,000 m². It borders Gyeongpo Provincial Park and draws summer vacationers every year. Official information notes a wide, thick pine forest, clean sand and shallow water.
What are the opening hours and admission fee?
Short answer: Admission is free, and it is always open, every day of the year.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 강원특별자치도 강릉시 사천면 해안로 877 |
| Opening hours | Always open |
| Closed | Open all year |
| Admission | Free |
| Contact | +82-33-660-3658 |
| Restrooms | Available |
You can visit Sacheon Beach at any time, with no time limits. The auto-camping site has its own rules and fees, so check before you go. For inquiries, call +82-33-660-3658.
What should I see at Sacheon Beach?
Short answer: Enjoy the shade of the coastal pine forest and the emerald sea, and notice how the color of the water changes with the seasons.
Official information says the sea changes color with each season, so many people visit all year round. Where Gyeongpodae is a place young couples visit, Sacheon Beach, with its clear water and calm waves, is visited by scuba divers, anglers and families.
The beach has an auto-camping site scented by the pines.
Where can I stay near Sacheon Beach?
Short answer: The closest is 그란데마레 (hostel), about 1 min walk. These are the 3 closest stays within 1 km.
| Stay | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 그란데마레 | Hostel | 112 m | About 1 min walk |
| 페리아902 | Pension | 253 m | About 3 min walk |
| 오붓한 강릉 | Pension | 270 m | About 3 min walk |
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 Sacheon Beach?
Short answer: 5 restaurants between 97 m and 245 m, and 2 cafés between 1.4 km and 1.5 km, listed from the closest.
| Restaurant | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 솔밭추어탕 | Korean | 97 m | About 1 min walk |
| 원영장칼국수 | Kalguksu (noodle soup) | 136 m | About 2 min walk |
| 즈므즈므 | Outdoor pub | 158 m | About 2 min walk |
| 사색포차 사색커피 | Outdoor pub | 224 m | About 3 min walk |
| 해송당 원강희과자점 | Café | 245 m | About 3 min walk |
| Café | Type | Signature menu | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 오늘에 | Brunch café | 돈까스, 크림파스타 | 1.4 km | About 1.4 km (straight line) |
| 우가 | Roastery, specialty coffee | 정과빙수, 우차(HOT) | 1.5 km | About 1.5 km (straight line) |
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 Sacheon Beach. Tap a pin to see its name and distance.
What else is there to see near Sacheon Beach?
Short answer: The closest is Sunpo Wetland (about 1.3 km (straight line)), and there are 3 attractions within 4 km.
| Attraction | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunpo Wetland | Wetland park | 1.3 km | About 1.3 km (straight line) |
| Sageunjin Beach | Swimming beach | 2.6 km | About 2.6 km (straight line) |
| Yeongok Beach | Swimming beach | 3.8 km | About 3.8 km (straight line) |
Who is Sacheon Beach good for?
- Anyone looking for a quiet beach with few people
- Those who want to rest in the shade of a coastal pine forest
- Anyone also looking into auto-camping
Check before you go
- Check the auto-camping site’s rules and fees separately
- Check the swimming season with the City of Gangneung
Checklist
- If camping, check reservations and fees
- Decide in advance where on the beach to go
- Pick nearby restaurants and cafés on the map in advance
Photos of Sacheon Beach
Frequently asked questions
How much is admission to Sacheon Beach?
It is free and always open, every day of the year.
When did Sacheon Beach open?
It opened on July 1, 1975.
What kind of beach is Sacheon Beach?
A quiet 300 m beach with a coastal pine forest, whose water is described as emerald.
Where is the closest place to stay near Sacheon Beach?
Hostel 그란데마레 is the closest (about 1 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.