Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장)

Haeundae Beach is the most famous beach in Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, over a 30- to 50-meter wide area, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay, making it perfect for swimming.

People flock to Haeundae Beach every summer. All kinds of accommodations from luxury hotels to private guesthouses have developed in the area around the beach, making this the perfect summer vacation spot. Haeundae Beach is also famous for various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. Other facilities in the area include Dongbaekseom Island, Busan Aquarium, a yachting dock, BEXCO, driving courses and more.

◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series “Strong Girl Nam-soon”
Here, Nam-soon and her Mongolian mother shared a joyful moment creating the word “바다” (sea) with seashells on the sandy beach and taking pictures together.

– Address : 264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

※ Presentation Information
– Capacity
120,000 people

– Information and Guides
+82-51-749-7611

– Parking
Available

– Available Facilities
Shower booth, changing room, drinking fountain, small beach library, summer police office (July-August), 119 water rescue team

– Facility Utilization Fees
Varies by facility; refer to the official website for details.

– Admission Fees
Free

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Haeundae Tourist Information Center (해운대관광안내소)

Haeundae Tourist Information Center, located next to the Busan Aquarium, provides information about tourist attractions and programs. Visitors can obtain leaflets, travel maps, and guidebooks to make their trip more convenient. Right next to the Information Center is the Haeundae Souvenir Shop, where visitors can purchase a variety of Haeundae-themed souvenirs, such as camellia tote bags, mugs, magnets, and accessories.

⊙ Ilpum Hanwoo (일품한우)

– Homepage
www.ilpumhanwoo.kr
(Korean only)

Ilpum Hanwoo is a restaurant near Haeundae Beach serving hanu galbi (grilled Korean galbi). Its signature dish, sanggang kkotgalbi (grilled whole boneless galbi), is a choice cut sourced from top-grade hanu (Korean beef). It is offered in limited quantities. Other hanu gui (grilled Korean beef) menus all feature premium plum-fed beef for rich flavor and tender texture.

⊙ Haeundae Light Festival (해운대 빛축제)

– Homepage
www.haeundae.go.kr

– Tel
+82-51-749-4062

The Haeundae Light Festival features light sculptures, media art exhibitions, and various performances, creating healing spaces and urban art spaces in the city center.

⊙ Hyeongje Jeontong Dwaeji Gukbap (형제전통돼지국밥)

This dwaeji gukbap (pork and rice soup) restaurant is quite accessible, thanks to its location by the big street at the entrance to Haeundae Beach from Haeundae Station. Busan’s pork and rice soup is famous for its odorless yet rich stock, plenty of meat, and soup boiled down for long hours. This restaurant serves a clean and refined bowl, flavored to taste with salted shrimp (small shrimp salted and used for flavoring or as side dishes). It opens quite early in the morning, so locals prefer this place as well. There aren’t a lot of seats, so visitors won’t have to wait for too long.

⊙ KOLON SEACLOUD HOTEL (코오롱 씨클라우드 호텔)

– Homepage
http://www.seacloudhotel.com

Kolon Seacloud Hotel, in Haeundae, Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do, offers fine views of the South Sea from residents’ rooms. All rooms have cooking facilities, and visitors will find restaurants, massage shops, and convenience stores in an arcade within the hotel. Residents can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool overlooking Haeundae Beach, a jacuzzi and a gym; and the hotel offers a large parking space and 24-hour security. Haeundae subway station is a 5-minute walk away, while it’s around 50 minutes by public transport to Gimhae Airport and Busan station.

⊙ Lavi de Atlan Hotel2 (라비드아틀란호텔2)

– Homepage
http://www.lavideatlanhotel2.com

Lavi de Atlan 2 is a 32-story hotel in Haeundae, Busan. Guests in the Superior and Deluxe rooms have a view of Haeundae’s vibrant skyline, while those in the Ocean or Corner Deluxe rooms have views of the sea from their balcony. The sky lounge and rooftop lounge offer more sea views. The hotel provides a rental service for cribs, wheelchairs, umbrellas, and multi-adapters. The location is convenient for touring nearby Dongbaekseom Island, Dalmaji Hill, and the Aquarium.

⊙ Blue Story Hotel (블루스토리 호텔)

– Homepage
http://www.bluestoryhotel.com ⊙ Baymond Hotel (베이몬드호텔)

– Homepage
http://www.baymond.co.kr/

Baymond Hotel is a popular choice because of its proximity to Haeundae Beach and Haeundae Station, a 5-10 minute walk away. The hotel offers 6 different room types, including Standard, Deluxe, and Suites. Each room is furnished with a large king-size bed to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Haeundae Beach from some rooms. On the Bay Rooftop, located at the top of the hotel, you can enjoy a swim overlooking Haeundae Beach or sunbathe on bean bags. There is a restaurant and a self-laundry room on the third floor.

⊙ Paradise Casino Busan (파라다이스 카지노 부산)

– Homepage
www.paradisecasino.co.kr

Paradise Casino Busan is located right on the coast, offering a range of casino games. Located on the first floor of the main hotel building, the casino offers games including blackjack, baccarat, roulette, slot machines and more.

Haeundae Beach (해운대해수욕장)