Yeongok Beach, Gangneung
Swimming beach · Data as of
Yeongok Beach in Gangneung is a swimming beach with a wide sandy beach and a dense pine grove. It is 700 m long and covers 56,000 m². It is in Dongdeok-ri, Yeongok-myeon, and official information notes that it is close to Yeongokcheon Stream, which flows down from Sogeumgang and Jingogae Pass, where many people fish for sweetfish or play in the water. In the 13,220 m² pine forest there is a campsite with room for 881 tents a day, and a simple parking lot holds 40 cars a day. It is open from 6:00 to 22:00; for inquiries, call the Yeongok-myeon Office at +82-33-660-3682.
- Location
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 연곡면 해안로 1282
- Opening hours
- 6:00 to 22:00
- Admission
- Check on site
- Contact
- Yeongok-myeon Office, +82-33-660-3682
- Restrooms
- Available
Official information page (Korean)
What is Yeongok Beach?
Short answer: A beach with 700 m of sand in Dongdeok-ri, Yeongok-myeon, known as a pine forest campsite.
The sand covers 56,000 m². Official information notes that the clear Yeongokcheon Stream, flowing down from Sogeumgang and Jingogae Pass, is close by, where you can see people fishing for sweetfish and children playing in the water.
What are the opening hours and admission fee?
Short answer: No admission fee is listed in official data, so check on site. It is open from 6:00 to 22:00.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 강원특별자치도 강릉시 연곡면 해안로 1282 |
| Opening hours | 6:00 to 22:00 |
| Admission | Check on site |
| Contact | Yeongok-myeon Office, +82-33-660-3682 |
| Restrooms | Available |
It is open from 6:00 to 22:00. No admission fee is listed in official data, so check on site. For camping, check the separate information.
What should I see at Yeongok Beach?
Short answer: Walk the sand and the pine grove, then continue to the food village along Yeongokcheon Stream and the scenery toward Sogeumgang.
A food village lines Yeongokcheon Stream, known for dishes such as kkukjeogu-tang (freshwater goby soup), native chicken, sanchae baekban (mountain-vegetable set meals) and makguksu (buckwheat noodles). Yulgok Yi I praised the scenery of Sogeumgang and left the Cheonghaksan-gi, and with Sogeumgang nearby you can combine hiking and swimming.
The campsite in the 13,220 m² pine forest has room for 881 tents a day.
Dongdeok-ri is said to have had a post station and the Yeongok market in the past, and its harbor grew busy with merchant ships traveling between Hamgyeong-do and Gyeongsang-do.
Where can I stay near Yeongok Beach?
Short answer: The closest is 리벤티아 (hostel), about 13 min walk. These are the 3 closest stays within 2 km.
| Stay | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 리벤티아 | Hostel | 1.1 km | About 13 min walk |
| 알고보니 호텔 | Hostel | 1.2 km | About 1.2 km (straight line) |
| 음악시간 호스텔 | Hostel | 1.3 km | About 1.3 km (straight line) |
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 Yeongok Beach?
Short answer: 3 restaurants between 894 m and 913 m, listed from the closest.
| Restaurant | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 다래 | Korean | 894 m | About 11 min walk |
| 봉주빼다지 | Korean barbecue | 902 m | About 11 min walk |
| 소풍레스토랑 | Western | 913 m | About 11 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 Yeongok Beach. Tap a pin to see its name and distance.
What else is there to see near Yeongok Beach?
Short answer: The closest is Yeongjin Beach (about 1.5 km (straight line)), and there are 2 attractions within 4 km.
| Attraction | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeongjin Beach | Beach, fishing village | 1.5 km | About 1.5 km (straight line) |
| Sacheon Beach | Swimming beach | 3.8 km | About 3.8 km (straight line) |
Who is Yeongok Beach good for?
- Anyone looking into a pine forest campsite
- Those combining a beach with a trip toward Sogeumgang
- Anyone who wants to walk on a wide sandy beach
Check before you go
- No admission fee is listed in official data, so ask on site
- For camping, check the separate information
Checklist
- Arrive within opening hours
- Fit it around your Sogeumgang plans and travel time
- Pick nearby restaurants and cafés on the map in advance
Photos of Yeongok Beach
Frequently asked questions
Until what time is Yeongok Beach open?
From 6:00 to 22:00.
How much is admission to Yeongok Beach?
No admission fee could be found in official data, so check on site.
Is there a campsite at Yeongok Beach?
Official information says there is a campsite in a 13,220 m² pine forest with room for 881 tents a day.
Where is the closest place to stay near Yeongok Beach?
Hostel 리벤티아 is the closest (about 13 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)
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