Hajodae Beach
Hajodae Beach: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 73); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 4; weekday average 29, weekend average 61; the quietest day of the week is Wednesday; parking: 100 spaces.
Hajodae Beach, located in Yangyang-gun, is famous for the beautiful scenery of the deep blue ocean, soft sandy shore, a nearby lighthouse, and unique rock formations and stony islets. The beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, at an average x_width of 100 meters, and a coastal incline of 1.5 meters. Gwangjeongcheon and Sanguncheon Streams run into the ocean near the beach, creating slightly warmer waters than other areas along the eastern coast. During the summer season, visitors can pay to pitch a tent on the beach or in the pine forest campground. The beach is complete with a parking lot, shower booth, drinking fountain, and restroom among other amenities. The beach is open for swimming between July and August, and is the venue for many festivals and events throughout the year. Hajodae Pavilion, one of the Eight Scenic Sights of Yangyang, and a skywalk observatory are located nearby.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
- Address
- 35 Hajodaehaean-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 5 lots within 500 m · about 507 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:49 · sunset 17:28
- Phone
- +82-33-672-2346
Hajodae Beach: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2830 | 2937 | 3039 | 3173 | |||
| 11/180 | 231 | 328 | 424 | 527 | 631 | 748 |
| 850 | 928 | 1025 | 1124 | 1224 | 1335 | 1462 |
| 1554 | 1630 | 1725 | 1824 | 1925 | 2031 | 2162 |
| 2259 | 2333 | 2430 | 2528 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 7 48 · Sun, Nov 8 50 · Sun, Nov 15 54 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Nov 4 24 · Wed, Nov 11 24 · Thu, Nov 12 24 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 73 · Sun, Nov 1 80 · Sat, Nov 14 62 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 29 · weekends 61 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 31 · Tue 27 · Wed 26 · Thu 28 · Fri 34 · Sat 61 · Sun 61 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Hajodae Beach?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Hajodae Beach?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Hajodae Beach least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Wednesday is the quietest day of the week (average 26) and Saturday the busiest (average 61). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 4.
- What time should I visit Hajodae Beach to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Hajodae Beach be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 73; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Hagwangjeonghang 하광정항 0.4 km · River, sea & lake
- The Stand on Hajo Bay 0.4 km · Experience
- Junggwangjeonghaesuyokjang 중광정해수욕장 0.8 km · River, sea & lake
- Hajodae Muindeungdae 하조대 무인등대 1.0 km · Landmark
- Hajodae Scenic Point 1.0 km · River, sea & lake
- Gisamunmaeul 기사문마을 1.6 km · Street & village
- Gisamunhaesuyokjang 기사문해수욕장 2.0 km · River, sea & lake
- Gisamunhang 기사문항 2.0 km · River, sea & lake